This is a useful method of gaining contacts and extra money. Investigate the university's policy on second jobs. There may be a departmental travel budget to go to conferences, or you may need to raise this money yourself. As in industry, benefits packages will differ from school to school. The university's personnel department should be able to help with these issues.
Relocation is probably even more common in taking an academic post than taking an industrial post.
Happily, there are schools in every type of geographic location. You can choose college towns, rural locations, suburbs, even downtown in major cities. Not all of the schools in these areas will be of equal quality. If you are looking for a particular type of school, your choice of location may be more limited. Top of Page For more information about the Department of Career Services, Please see our Contacts List .