Socio-psychological problems of the transition of university teachers to distance employment during the Covid19 pandemic

The challenges of higher education that the world faced during pandemic led to an emergency temporary transfer faculty a distance learning format. article reveals results analysis socio-psychological problems university teachers transition remote employment. work is based on content previous studies issue, as well data from formalized online survey members universities. was attended by 169 representatives teaching staff universities in 10 cities Russia. presents main opportunities and disadvantages employment point view teachers. As result study, authors formulated key identified social psychological require attention when organizing activities labor market changing, requirements for competencies professors are it necessary systematically, strategically introduce changes administration switching format with focus well-being employees.