Academia - A model?

As I was preparing for an interview for a public administration professor position recently, I was struck how, in academia, there are job specification type qualities to emulate for other professions. For example, in the world of teaching in higher education, to receive tenure, the lines are very clear for accountability. It is “publish or perish” as they say. Performance metrics are clear and accepted. Standards must be met or job futures will be insecure. Additionally, training and professional development is embedded in two ways. One, the schools usually dedicate specific funds for these purposes and encourage the professors to exercise their use. Second, CVs of academicians are often loaded with training, courses, professional development experiences and continuing education citations. It is expected that not only will continuous learning be part of the fold, but documentation thereof as well. Perhaps some modeling for other professions.