Will places not hire an associate for an assistant job?

[leave tenure]

I have happily been in a TT job for a couple years and have everything I need to make tenure.  Just getting the stability, a raise, and a place on the hook for tenure is very appealing.  


However, if I go up early, would this limit my ability to move on should I continue to apply outwardly the next 2-3 years?   Like, do I get tossed in the trash can if my CV says "Associate" if I apply for "Assistant" positions?   I would happily take an assistant job at the right place and leave tenure much to say.  

thanks

[anon prof]

It definitely makes it harder. I interviewed for an untenured job when I had tenure and did not get it, and maybe I screwed up the interview, but maybe they thought I wouldn't be willing to move there.

[leave tenure]

Feb 25, 2024 17:35:41 GMT -5 anon prof said:

It definitely makes it harder. I interviewed for an untenured job when I had tenure and did not get it, and maybe I screwed up the interview, but maybe they thought I wouldn't be willing to move there.

I swear I interviewed for jobs as a desperate grad student they ultimately didnt think I would ever accept or show to (I would have).


The fact that they interviewed you while tenured is comforting, and the sort of thing I need to hear.  How much harder is just tough to calibrate.

 thank you for the response.