We are looking for two new editors for EASA’s flagship journal, Social Anthropology / Anthropologie Sociale, to join the current editorial team (Martin Fotta, Leonardo Schiocchet, Magda Crăciun, Ville Laakkonen). The suitable candidates will have existing editorial experience, be able and willing to work collaboratively as part of a non-hierarchical team, and bring a clear vision for the future of the journal and its role in promoting European social anthropology. EASA is committed to the principles of equity and diversity and therefore particularly welcomes applications from under-represented communities and regions in Europe.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position comes with a small honorarium of 2400 GBP per year and a travel allowance to attend international conferences in view of promoting the journal and networking with potential authors and reviewers. The Poznan EASA2026 conference offers the opportunity to meet informally with the current editorial team and members of the EASA Executive committee and to inquire more specific details about the position, so mark the Social Anthropology / Anthropologie Sociale reception on your calendar: Friday, 24 July, 18.00.
The tasks of the Editors are as follows:
Oversight and strategy
- To work closely with the other Editors, the Managing Editor and Book Review Editor, ensuring the editorial team meets regularly and works effectively with clear delegated responsibilities;
- To develop a strategy for the future of the journal as an innovative Open Access journal promoting the rich diversity of European social anthropology;
- To plan future issues of the journal and to actively solicit manuscripts and themed issues from scholars of all career levels across Europe and beyond.
Editorial leadership
- To review submissions prior to selection of international peer reviewers, to oversee a system of international-standard review and revision, and to make final publication decisions;
- To work closely with the publisher to ensure that published issues meet the highest international quality, monitoring the workflow to ensure the work is published on a timely and regular basis;
- To ensure communication of decision making in order to guarantee the quality of the work;
- To compose editorial introductions to issues, sections and special issues, as appropriate.
Reporting
- To liaise with the publication representatives on the EASA Executive Committee, providing six-monthly reports on the journal’s performance and direction, and presenting a yearly report to an AGM or Executive committee meeting;
- To liaise with the publisher and the International Advisory Board on matters of scholarly strategy and quality.
Applications consisting of a cover letter and CV should be sent to the EASA Secretary, Jonas Tinius, at secretary(at)easaonline.org by 23 August 2026. Shortlisting and interviews will be held in August 2026. The editors are expected to start their work from Autumn 2026 for a 4 year term of office.