Survey of Postsecondary Faculty and Researchers (SPFR)

Tenure status of employee, status

Tenure status refers to an employee obtaining tenure status. It excludes those with leading to tenure or probationary status.

Employee refers to any person receiving pay for services rendered in Canada or for an employer paid absence, and for whom the employer is required to complete a Canada Revenue Agency T4 slip. These persons may work on a full-time, part-time, casual or temporary basis.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Tenure status