Nontenured (adjective)

Not holding a permanent position in an institution, especially in academia.

Origin:

Non- + tenured, from tenure (noun).

Examples:

1. The majority of faculty members at this university are nontenured.
2. Nontenured professors are often paid less and have fewer job security.
3. The college is offering a one-year nontenured position to teach this course.
4. Nontenured teaching staffs are not eligible for promotion and could be let go at any time.
5. The candidate has to apply for a nontenured position before being considered for a tenure-track position.