During the late spring/early summer is traditionally the time for folks to start looking around and seeing if there are opportunities floating around. The "itch" to see if there is something bigger, better, more challenging, closer to home or a significant other, or whatever criteria best fits the situation that you are in or observe. If you are in a position a long time, that you have become invested in or have developed significant relationships as a result of your role, it may be somewhat awkward for both your students and you when it comes time to make the decision "should I...