Faculty Positions in Higher Education - an AcademicJobs.com Podcast

This AcademicJobs.com podcast differentiates between various faculty positions in higher education. Tenure signifies a permanent appointment, typically for Professors and Associate Professors, while tenure-track positions are probationary but offer a path to tenure. Non-tenured positions are temporary, and emeritus status grants lifetime privileges to retired tenured faculty. The text also outlines different position types, including primary, joint, and courtesy appointments, clarifying the varied roles and statuses within a university's faculty.