Tenure track

The University of Groningen Tenure Track system for academic staff members was introduced in 2003. The Track runs from assistant professor, via associate professor with ius promovendi or adjunct professor) to full professor, a process that takes about ten years in total. If the career path is followed successfully, it will lead to a full professorship. There are also career paths to associate professor, and there are career paths that put more emphasis on research or teaching. For more information, see the Memorandum on UG Tenure Track Policy 2024 .

The Tenure Track system has a strict selection policy, aimed at recruiting highly talented and motivated academics.

During the Track, progress along the career path is regularly assessed. A great deal of attention is paid to the supervision of Tenure Track staff, and to guidance in developing their teaching and management skills.

The diagram below shows an example of a Tenure Track programme. The exact design of the career path varies per faculty, so if you would like more information about your options, please contact your own faculty. Further information can also be found on the page about the Recognition and Rewards programme.