tenured

American  

[ten-yerd] / ˈtɛn yərd /

adjective

1. of, having, or eligible for tenure, especially in a college or university.

   There are three tenured professors in the history department.

2. granting, allowing, or leading to tenure.

   None of the advertised jobs is a tenured position.

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tenured British  

/ ˈtɛnjʊəd, ˈtɛnjəd /

adjective

1. 1. having tenure of office

      a tenured professor

   2. guaranteeing tenure of office

      a tenured post

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Etymology

Origin of tenured

First recorded in 1960–65; tenure + -ed ³

Example Sentences

This was her 15th season as the Bruins’ boss, which previously made her the longest tenured coach without a national title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Guthrie, 54, has been co-host of “Today” since 2012, She is the second longest tenured female co-host in the program’s 74-year history behind Katie Couric.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The Guardian reported that under his reign the share of tenured positions offered to women fell from 36 percent to 13 percent.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Compensation costs for staff and tenured faculty grew, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Her voice sounds irritated and impatient, like some of Dad’s tenured colleagues at school who Dad says are just counting the days till retirement.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman