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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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be on the tenure track
Meaning: To be in a long-term academic position that may lead to tenure.
Example: Assistant professors are on the tenure track.
cannot be easily dismissed
Meaning: Cannot be removed from a job without strong justification.
Example: Professors with tenure cannot be easily dismissed.
carry out research
Meaning: To conduct academic or scientific investigation.
Example: Assistant professors must carry out research and publish their findings.
for a limited time
Meaning: Only for a short or fixed period.
Example: Adjunct professors are hired for a limited time, usually one semester.
take part in
Meaning: To participate in an activity or group.
Example: Tenure-track professors take part in community activities.
tenure
IPA (UK): /ˈten.jər/
IPA (US): /ˈten.jɚ/
Meaning: A permanent academic position that provides job security.
Meaning: A permanent academic position that provides job security.
Example: Professors with tenure have permanent appointments.
associate professor
IPA (UK): /əˈsəʊ.si.ət prəˈfes.ər/
IPA (US): /əˈsoʊ.si.ət prəˈfes.ɚ/
Meaning: A mid-level professor who has earned tenure.
Meaning: A mid-level professor who has earned tenure.
Example: An assistant professor becomes an associate professor after receiving tenure.
adjunct professor
IPA (UK): /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt prəˈfes.ər/
IPA (US): /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt prəˈfes.ɚ/
Meaning: A part-time professor hired temporarily without job security.
Meaning: A part-time professor hired temporarily without job security.
Example: Adjunct professors often receive lower pay and have no job security.
committee
IPA (UK): /kəˈmɪt.i/
IPA (US): /kəˈmɪt.i/
Meaning: A group of people chosen to make decisions or manage tasks.
Meaning: A group of people chosen to make decisions or manage tasks.
Example: Tenure-track professors serve on committees at their universities.
real-world experience
IPA (UK): /ˌrɪəl ˈwɜːld ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/
IPA (US): /ˌrɪəl ˈwɝːld ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/
Meaning: Practical knowledge gained from working outside academia.
Meaning: Practical knowledge gained from working outside academia.
Example: Colleges say adjuncts can provide real-world experience for students.
Other Listening Exercises
Coming to Terms With Academic Titles
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