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Post by sociology nomad on Dec 10, 2020 12:21:13 GMT -5
I currently have a full time, multiyear teaching position. Like many places, we are teaching online for the foreseeable future. I have wanted to leave because of the geographic location, health of my family, etc. Does anyone know if one must be located in the state that they teach in? If we are teaching online will it matter? I'm curious how higher ed will adapt and how the professoriate will adapt.
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Post by Temporary accomodations on Dec 14, 2020 16:59:05 GMT -5
Although I expect that all universities will end up with more online offerings after the pandemic has ended, I'm guessing that most will regress back to what they were doing before this all started. Offering primarily in-person courses is an important component of many institutional identities. And after a full year of remote learning, many students will be clamoring for a "real" college experience. At my regional university, most administrators are essentially turning a blind eye to what "teaching from home" means, because fewer people on campus is better for all of us. Many have left the city or the state depending on what has worked best for them and their families during these uncertain times. But with few exceptions I anticipate that there will be an expectation that most of us will return to having a physical presence on campus next fall.
Regarding your question about whether one "must be located in the state that they teach in," there is no general rule. If you are hired to teach in-person courses, not showing up in the classroom would most likely be seen as a breach of contract. I know of some faculty hired to exclusively teach online who had no intention of moving to do that. But all of those were for adjunct positions, not tenure-track.
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