The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology has been the flagship publication of the
Egypt Exploration Society since its inauguration in 1914. As the Journal
approaches its 100th issue The Trustees are seeking to appoint a new
Editor-in-Chief to ensure it remains at the forefront of publishing in
Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology whilst meeting the challenges posed by
open-access and the transition to a mixed print and
digital environment.
The successful candidate will be an Egyptologist
with a strong background in a broad range of Egyptological and
archaeological topics, a proven track-record of producing high-quality
research, and appropriate publishing or editing experience. The role will
include:
-- Checking that submissions are suitable for JEA
--
Arranging for peer review via two academic referees, one or both of whom may
be drawn from the Editorial Board
-- Evaluating peer reviewers' reports, and,
in consultation with the Editorial Board where appropriate, making the
decision as to whether or not to publish based on their advice
-- Relaying
the decision and advice to the contributor
-- Liaising with the editors of
the Society's other publications to ensure co-ordination across the full
range of titles and series
At the outset the new Editor-in-Chief will
also, with the Society's Director, assemble an international Editorial Board
of scholars, to provide the necessary expertise across the full range of
specialisms
within Egyptology. The Society plans to review the Journal's
editorial policy alongside that of its other publications during 2014 to
ensure that it can maintain its leading role in Egyptological and
archaeological scholarship for many years to come, and the successful
candidate will be expected to play a guiding role in this.
The
Editor-in-Chief will report to the Society's Director and will be paid an
honorarium of c. £3-5,000 per volume.
Potential candidates are invited to
submit an expression of interest to the Director, Dr Chris Naunton, by e-mail
(chris.naunton@ees.ac.uk), no later than 12pm (BST) on Friday 18
October.
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