tenure track

基本解释

But they receive lower pay than those on the tenure track and have no job security.
但是他们的收入远比那些已经获得不升即离制机会的教授的收入低，并且他们没有职业安全保障。
Those hired with the understanding they will seek tenure are said to be "on the tenure track. " Assistant professor is the first job on this path.
那些被理解为追寻终身职位的职位被称为预备终身职位，助理教授只是他们通往这条道路的第一个工作。
Professors on the tenure track teach classes, advise students and carry out research. They also serve on committees and take part in community activities.
有预备终身职位的教授教学、指导学生开展研究工作。他们同样要服务于委员会和参加社区活动。

And they say fewer tenure track positions mean fewer people to work with students, create new courses and serve on committees.
Such appointments are permanent. Those hired with the understanding they will seek tenure are said to be "on the tenure track."
But they receive lower pay than those on the tenure track and have no job security.

For instance, many colleges have steadily increased their use of contingent, or non-tenure track, faculty.
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