"J. Mijin Cha expressed that her early research on integrating equity and justice into climate policy was difficult to contextualize for her tenure application, stating, 'I do remember wishing I'd had more guidance.' This highlights the challenges faced by academics in navigating the tenure process."
"The tenure process can be fraught and stressful, as academics must gather evidence of their productivity in research, teaching, and service. This often leads to anxiety, especially since requirements differ across disciplines and institutions."
"Tenure was originally meant to protect academic freedom, but in recent years, such protections have eroded. Tenured academics have faced termination for voicing support for causes like the Palestinian issue or for their views on diversity, equity, and inclusion."
J. Mijin Cha received tenure for the second time, first at Occidental College and then at UCSC. Both tenure processes felt opaque and frustrating. Cha's early research on integrating equity and justice into climate policy posed challenges in contextualizing her work for tenure. The tenure process requires academics to demonstrate productivity in research, teaching, and service, often leading to stress. While tenure protects academic freedom, recent years have seen erosion of these protections, with tenured academics facing termination for their views. Despite challenges, tenure remains a key aspiration for many.
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