Female Ph.D. scientists «who do not secure ladder - track [i.e.,
tenure - track] appointments,» they add, «are more likely to stay in academia [
than men], either as contingent
instructors or in nonteaching appointments.»
After hearing The Times» findings more
than a week ago, the superintendent pledged to scrutinize probationary teachers more closely so poor
instructors are ousted before they become
tenured.