Readers of this list may be interested in the job listed below. A few things worth knowing, if you're not based in the UK: (1) UK academia now has a new emphasis (thanks to government requirements) on research that has an impact outside academia. In many areas of philosophy, this is obviously a huge problem. But lots of people in feminism and related areas do integrate their research and their real-world activism. If you're one of these people, you should know that this is now a big selling point in the UK. (2) You have probably been hearing lots of horror stories about what's happening to academia in the UK. And there is indeed a lot that's horrible. But the effects of the policies vary from place to place, and Sheffield is (so far anyway) healthy and projected to continue being healthy. (3) Health care is free, contraception is free, maternity leave is 39 weeks paid (plus 13 unpaid, if desired), paternity leave is 26 weeks paid. (So, not Scandinavia but still pretty good compared to the US!) Job information below: The Department of Philosophy, University of Sheffield seeks to make a permanent appointment, preferably to start in September 2011. The Sheffield department is one of the strongest in the UK, ranked very highly indeed both for its teaching and research. (See http://www.shef.ac.uk/philosophy/home.html) The AoS for the post is open, though expertise in Kant or post-kantian continental philosophy might be an advantage. Appointment will be made at either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level (roughly equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor), depending on the successful candidate's achievements and experience. Details of the post may be found at: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/. The job number is UOS002477. Informal inquiries should be directed to Prof. Robert Hopkins ([log in to unmask]). Note that all applications must be made via the University's e-recruitment system (accessible via the link above). Applicants will be required, inter alia, to provide two samples of philosophical work and the name of three referees. The closing date is April 26th 2011. -- _________________________________________________ Professor Jennifer Saul Department of Philosophy University of Sheffield 45 Victoria Street, Sheffield S3 7QB Ph: 0114 222 0578 E-mail: [log in to unmask] <http://www.shef.ac.uk/philosophy/staff/profiles/saul.html>