Norris, Kristin E.2011-03-102011-03-102011-03-10https://hdl.handle.net/1805/2486The article provides an overview of the faculty profession in less developed countries including academic appointments and the tenure system, discusses issues related to academic freedom and autonomy of work, then discusses the influence of these factors in the Turkish higher education system.en-USAcademic freedomAutonomyuniversity governanceTurkeyWorking Paper