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I found out today that my department has some money to keep me on for the next academic year as a temporary lecturer, part-time. I will be able to get more experience of teaching, admin, and supervising MA dissertations. I'm very relieved and happy. It won't be permanent or a lot of money - but it is a start and good for the cv.

:) (robin)

Just need to make sure I pass the PhD this summer. In fact, were I to fail this would all fall through!:-(

Well done, Chrisrolinski. You deserve this. I'm not a betting man, but I really think you'll get through the Viva with no problems. if you can get some more publications out of your PhD, in conjunction with experience of teaching, admin and supervising MA students, it will leave you in a much stronger position for a more permanent lectureship. At the very least, it gives you time to plan and breathe.:-)

well done chrisrolinski! I really hope it all works out for you with the job, and I also have no doubt that you wil pass your viva with no problem, you've worked damn hard for it! Just enjoy the feeling of being technically employed for a while!