The editors of Sociological Research Online, Larry Ray and Graham Crow,
will be coming to the end of their term of office in the Autumn and the
journal is seeking a new editor or editorial team.
Sociological Research Online (http://www.socresonline.org.uk/socresonline)
has an international reputation as a major journal of record in sociology,
a steady flow of submissions, and worldwide readership. The challenge is to
enhance the reputation of the journal while continuing to develop
innovations that will increase its value to the international sociological
community.
As an electronic journal, editorial operations are conducted entirely
through email and the web, supported by software that was written specially
for the journal and which simplifies the management of articles through the
publication process. This means that the editor or editorial team could be
located anywhere in the UK (or even elsewhere if the internet links are
fast and reliable).
The Editor is supported by a Publications Assistant who handles the more
routine matters and also deals with the 'electronic' side of the journal
publication process. The Editor's main responsibilities are encouraging the
submission of articles, selecting referees, and developing the editorial
policy of the journal. The Editor will be assisted by the journal's
Editorial Board (currently chaired by Sue Scott, Durham) and is a member of
the journal's Management Board (chaired by Nigel Gilbert, Surrey). Editing
an electronic journal is in many ways similar to editing a traditional
paper journal - but without the delays inherent in a paper-based system,
and with more opportunities for innovation.
Applications for the role of Editor should be made to
[log in to unmask] by 1st August 2002, and are invited from either
individuals or prospective editorial teams. The application should include
a brief statement of why you are interested in the post and a CV, the
latter mentioning any previous experience in editing academic journals. The
post is honorary and for three years.



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                      SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ONLINE
                      Editors:  Larry Ray and Graham Crow
                      Book Review Editor: Nicola Green
                      Publishing Assistant: Catherine Surgey
Department of Sociology            http://www.socresonline.org.uk/
University of Surrey               mailto:[log in to unmask]
Guildford, Surrey GU2 5XH          tel: (+44) (0)1483 686989
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