New JFP to be Launched October 1

The American Philosophical Association is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the new Jobs for Philosophers on October 1, 2012. In 1971, Jobs for Philosophers was created to provide APA members with a centralized listing of all employment opportunities within the profession of philosophy. As such, it has been a consistently sought-after publication in print and, more recently, online. As part of the effort to minimize environmental impact, the print version of JFP has been discontinued. And, as of October 1, the existing online-only system will be replaced by the new online JFP.

Free from the limitations of print publishing, hiring institutions can now determine the publishing schedule of their job ads. The new JFP will allow employers to electronically submit and pay for job ads, which will appear on the website immediately upon APA approval. These ads will be posted for 30, 60, or 90 days, as determined by the hiring institution. Ads can be purchased in packs:

For an additional $20, employers can feature their ad, making it appear at the top of the general listing and search results. Employers may post one position per ad, unless the positions are strictly identical. For example, a single ad may specify the opportunity to apply for five fellowships, or two lecturer positions with identical job descriptions; however, a single ad may not contain a listing for one non-tenure track associate professor in applied ethics and one tenure track professor in modern philosophy. This will make it easier for job seekers to find positions relevant to their capabilities. The following services will be available to job seekers on the JFP website:

• Post their resume/CV. Employers with active listings will have the ability to browse resumes and contact job seekers directly.
• Search by keyword or filter by rank, AOS/AOC, location, and duration.
• Save active job listings and return to them later.
• Choose to receive an email notification when new jobs are posted.

Users of the new JFP will also be able to take advantage of the APA’s new partnership with Interfolio. Members of the APA who are job seekers will enjoy a free subscription to Interfolio’s Dossier service (a $19.95 annual value), which provides a centralized, easy way to send one’s placement file, including CV, confidential letters of recommendation, and other materials, to prospective employers. Interfolio is also offering APA members and JFP advertisers the opportunity to sign up their departments for a free, one-year subscription to their ByCommittee service for up to five hiring searches. ByCommittee from Interfolio provides efficient, standardized, and streamlined management of the candidate search process. Learn more about Interfolio by visiting http://www.interfolio.com.

Screen shots of the new site

Below are some screenshots of the new JFP site, still under development. We are on schedule to launch October 1, and more information will be released throughout the month of September, so please visit the APA website regularly.