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Having a husband in the STEM college education field, I would definetely ask them if there is the option to have your 9-month salary spread over 12 months. 
It will seem like a big salary drop, BUT it will take the pressure off of spending 9 months trying to find research funds for the summer months.  Also, besides health insurance, do read carefully what the disability policy is should you ever become disa led or ha e a serious illness and need to go on disability if it happens during the summer.

You might want to do some research to see how many folks have gotten there in say the last 5 to10 years or not? What is the real expectation for funding to get tenure?  Are you being offered the teaching job because of your realm or only perceived ties to research dollars where you are coming from presently.  Aftere 35 years in the academic world, it it is a research university, the bottom line on everything is bringing in money in the STEM fields.  Besure you take the time to get a commitment for any lab space, equipment, technology support, and any other basic items you would need to set up a research program.
If you are a woman, it is a lot easier than a male.  if a male, having a woman on any proposal really helps with chances for funding. Just go in with your eyes wise open.
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