Lead Editor position for ‘Language & History’
Language & History, the journal of the Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas (www.henrysweet.org), invites applications for a Lead Editor. We are looking for a reliable candidate with excellent organizational skills and wide-ranging interests in the history of linguistic ideas to direct our editorial team, manage the rigorous peer-review process and ensure a timely publication schedule of 3 issues per year.
Responsibilities include:
Screening incoming submissions and issuing decisions regarding their suitability for the journal
Managing, mentoring and recruiting as necessary an excellent Editorial Team consisting of six Associate Editors, Editorial Assistants and Reviews Editors
Liaising as necessary with the journal’s Editorial Board and the Production Team at Taylor & Francis Publishing
Overseeing peer-review workflow via the journal’s online Editorial Management System and corresponding with prospective authors
Taking overall responsibility for compliance of submissions with journal policies, style and formatting requirements
Representing and promoting the journal at conferences and other events
Reporting regularly to the Executive Committee of the Henry Sweet Society
This is an unremunerated position. The successful candidate can avail of a free annual subscription to the Henry Sweet Society. We are seeking applicants with an excellent command of written academic English, a strong background in the history of linguistic ideas, an eye for detail and a vision for the strategic direction of the journal. Candidates should be comfortable with learning to use an online submission system (training will be provided).
Ideally candidates should be able to commit to a five-year term. Previous editorial experience (whether for a journal or in other projects) is desirable.
For more information about the journal, see https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ylhi20/current.
Applicants should send a CV (max. 2 pages) and brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to the current Lead Editor of Language & History, Dr Deborah Hayden (deborah.hayden@mu.ie) by no later than Friday 26 January 2024.