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3. Call for new Social Anthropology/ Anthropologie Sociale editors

The open access EASA Social Anthropology journal seeks its future editors.

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EASA is looking for two new editors for its flagship journal Social Anthropology/Anthropologie Sociale. This is an exciting time for the journal as it transitions to Open Access publication with Berghahn. Application is by CV and covering email, detailing previous editorial experience and offering a brief vision for the journal. These should be sent to the EASA Secretary, by Feb 14th 2022. Shortlisting and interviews will be held in March 2022. The editors would be expected to be in post from August 2022 for a 3 year term of office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • To work closely with the other Co-Editor, the Assistant Editor and Book Review Editor, and to ensure 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 key figures and early-career scholars across Europe and beyond. rich diversity of European social anthropology
  • 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. rich diversity of European social anthropology
  • To compose editorial introductions to issues. rich diversity of European social anthropology
  • To liaise with the publication reps on the EASA Executive Committee, providing six-monthly reports on the journal’s performance and direction, and presenting a yearly report to an EASA Exec meeting. rich diversity of European social anthropology
  • To liaise with the publisher and the International Advisory Board on matters of scholarly strategy and quality. rich diversity of European social anthropology

Applications can be made by individuals or as a team of two. The post comes with an honorarium and a travel allowance to attend international conferences and network. An Assistant editor is currently in post, to assist with continuity during the handover period. We aim to have completed this handover by EASA2022 at end-July. The Belfast EASA2022 conference offers the opportunity to meet the EASA Exec committee and the outgoing team, and the successful applicants will be expected to attend if at all possible.