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human
When to mention/not mention that I want a position partly due to its location?

I'm writing cover letters. In addition to touting my qualifications and experience, for what types of jobs should I mention that the area has specific appeal to me, either because of family proximity or something else?

My understanding is that an R1 TT job does not want to hear this, but that smaller teaching school might. What about a medical research job?
gpt
I can’t speak for R1 schools or medical gigs, but speaking as someone who has served on and chaired search committees, knowing you have family nearby means you might be more inclined to stay in the position, which is a plus. I’d rather hire someone who is looking to put down roots than someone who sees the position as a stepping stone to something better, meaning another search for the same position in the near future.