Amerasia Journal, the longest-running journal in Asian American studies, invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Editor. For 50 years, Amerasia Journal has provided an essential publishing forum for groundbreaking research and trailblazing creative work for writers, scholars, and public intellectuals exploring the experiences of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and the Asian diaspora. A scholarly journal sponsored by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center (AASC), Amerasia Journal publishes three issues per volume and is available to over 2,500 institutions worldwide. We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented editor to advance the journal and the field of Asian American Studies in these transformative times.
The Senior Editor sets the vision for Amerasia Journal and engages leading scholars in and outside of the field to contribute their expertise to the publication. Additionally, the Senior Editor takes on the important role of identifying and mentoring promising scholars and writers, using the journal’s resources to promote new research and pedagogy. The Senior Editor will work closely with the AASC’s Publications Editor, who manages the day-to-day operations and production of the journal, in conjunction with our publishing partner, Routledge. This is a three-year appointment reporting to the Publications Editor starting on July 1, 2022.
The Senior Editor will receive $14,000 per year. Applicants are encouraged to seek support from their institution, such as a course release or student assistant funding.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- The candidate must be a senior scholar holding the rank of Professor or tenured Associate Professor in Asian American studies, ethnic studies, or related field.
- The candidate must have editorial experience, whether as an editor of an academic journal, as an editorial board member, and/or as editor of a collection or anthology.
- The candidate should have a strong research profile and a leadership position in the field.
- The candidate should have proficiency with online resources and platforms. It is recommended that the candidate has a strong familiarity with Zoom, social media applications (such as Twitter and Facebook), and digital publishing platforms.
APPLICATION
Interested applicants should electronically submit a Cover Letter, CV, and two (2) Sample Call for Papers.
Please provide a cover letter that explains: a) your familiarity with Amerasia Journal; b) vision for how the journal can contribute to the development of Asian American studies and ethnic studies; and c) any support that your institution will provide. Because Amerasia Journal frequently publishes special topic issues, we ask that you provide two sample calls for papers that describe subjects that you would like the journal to address; the sample CFPs should provide two paragraphs explaining your perspective on the given topics and what kinds of submissions you would encourage.
Applications and queries about the position should be emailed to AASC Publications Editor Arnold Pan at arnoldpan@ucla.edu. Applications are due by March 1, 2022.
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