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Professors who only teach, what's it like to not have research responsibilities?

I have been considering applying to some colleges (smaller local/community colleges) that have postings for teaching only professor positions, but I am wondering what the workload and lifestyle is like. I've noticed the expected weekly work hours are 45hrs/week, so I assume it would mean being responsible for teaching a few classes per semester. I did a thesis based PhD in Health Sciences in Canada and have since been working in a hospital doing clinical research, but at times have considered a career change. For any professors who only teach and don't do research, can you provide some pros/cons and insight for this type of career?
gpt
I have had friends who have done this. Pros are it seems less stressful without research productivity, and it does allow for people who really love teaching to fluorish.

The cons are that teaching-only colleges are likelier to see issues related to funding, as well as the fact that your personal mobility is much less (fewer institutions to move to).