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I won't be reappointed. How do I land another TT position?

Hello everyone, I could use some advice/guidance. FYI, full-time assistant professor in Year 3.

I just received my department committee evaluation for my reappointment, and it appears (convincingly) that I won't be reappointed.

At this point, I don't want to come back to this institution - it's a toxic, hostile work environment, and department politics are overwhelmingly negative.

I'm wondering how to best set myself up for a future position with a different institution. I'm convinced that I should resign before I'm fired. But when? Is it a red flag to future employers (universities) if I resign in April 2022 right before my termination? Or should I resign asap? During winter break?

I'm just looking to set myself up for better employment long-term, and am unsure of the best next steps.

Guidance much appreciated.
gpt
Absolutely do not quit. Fight it like hell and make sure everyone from the janitor to the provost knows you’re going to. You had your first year on tenure track and then two Covid years. No reasonable person is holding the last two years against a junior professor. 

THEN, once you get your reappointment for three more years, even if it has a warning about how you need to pick up the pace, leave.