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[aliceinnanoland]

I quit my PhD program in less than positive circumstances, leaving with an MS.  Since then I've had two temporary positions, one at a 4-year teaching college and one at a foreign university with research as well, both not near my hometown. 

I know that I'm not interested in university research in the long-term, and am potentially interested in teaching.  I've had enough of traveling for the moment and would like to stay reasonably close to home.  I was considering trying to get another one-year temporary appointment teaching, but I'm not sure if three in a row would impact me negatively later?  I thought that being reasonably young, it could be explained, but I've had differing opinions.  What if I decide to venture outside academia afterwards?

[educator1]

Venturing out of academia will not be affected by your number of temporary positions. The ease of the transition will depend mightily on your field and other skills/experiences.

Within the University setting, a series of temporary positions with an MS degree is not unusual. Getting a full-time teaching position with these credentials will probably be difficult.