New Job Cycle

It seems like I only just completed the last round of applications, and already I'm seeing adverts for JRFs starting Sept/Oct 2009! There is some hope for those still searching at this late stage though: Keele are advertising a one year lectureship in political philosophy starting this September (deadline 14th Aug):

The successful candidate will hold (or be very near to completing) a postgraduate research degree in Philosophy. Applicants should have experience of, and a strong commitment to, teaching political philosophy at undergraduate degree level. A Learning and Teaching in Higher Education qualification would also be desirable.

It is expected that teaching required (lecturing, tutorials and seminars) will be concentrated in our first, second and third year modules in Justice and Social Values (PIR-10024); Human and Moral Agency (PHI-10001); Political Concepts (PIR-20027) and Toleration (PHI-30014). An ability to contribute to other SPIRE modules would be desirable.

I expect that by now some people may have already accepted worse positions!

UPDATE: Phil Anon has also picked up on the coming meat market.