most recent 30 from http://mathoverflow.net 2013-05-25T19:57:03Z http://mathoverflow.net/feeds/user/7355 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://mathoverflow.net/questions/50909/switching-jobs-when-you-have-a-tenure-track-position Anonymous 2011-01-02T06:23:05Z 2011-01-02T19:25:43Z

<p>I hope this topic is appropriate for MO. I have a tenure-track position at a US university in a location where my spouse is very unhappy, severely underemployed, and has no real prospect of finding suitable employment. I know the economy/job market is bad now and that I will likely have to stay put for a few years. But, hopefully in the near future, things will improve and I would like to test the job market.</p> <p>Question One: How should I go about obtaining a teaching letter? I work in a small department and I do not think any other faculty member would willingly help me "test the market." (Things could be especially awkward if I cannot find another suitable position and decide to stay in my current position with everyone knowing I tried to leave.)</p> <p>Question Two: Is it better to apply for other jobs right before or after I get tenure at my current university? (Can having tenure be detrimental in the application process?)</p> <p>Thanks in advance for any advice ...</p>

http://mathoverflow.net/questions/50909/switching-jobs-when-you-have-a-tenure-track-position Anonymous 2011-01-02T15:37:29Z 2011-01-02T15:37:29Z

@Pete: It was a poor choice of words. I meant that I wanted to apply for other jobs but I am uncertain I will be able to get a more suitable one than the job I already have.

http://mathoverflow.net/questions/50909/switching-jobs-when-you-have-a-tenure-track-position Anonymous 2011-01-02T06:52:24Z 2011-01-02T06:52:24Z

@Gil: Thanks for pointing out the related question. I read the responses on the thread that you mentioned and, though my spouse is not an academic, they were helpful.