Call for Editors, Sociological Research Online
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Sociological Research Online (http://www.socresonline.org.uk/) is
seeking two new Editors, starting from Autumn 2005 or before. The new
Editors will work together and alongside the current Editor until March
2006 to ensure that the journal is properly supported during the
transition period.
Sociological Research Online 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 simplifies the
management of articles through the publication process. This means that
the editors could be located anywhere where internet links are fast and
reliable.
The Editors are supported by a Managing Editor who handles the more
routine matters and also deals with the 'electronic' side of the
journal publication process. The Editors' main responsibilities are to
encourage the submission of articles, select referees, and develop the
editorial policy of the journal. The Editors will be assisted by the
journal's Editorial Board (currently chaired by Gayle Letherby,
Coventry University, UK) and are members of the journal's Management
Board (chaired by Nigel Gilbert, University of Surrey, UK). 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 July 2005, 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
two page CV, the latter mentioning any previous experience in editing
academic journals and your publication record. The post is honorary and
for three years.
Nigel Gilbert
Chair, SRO Management Board
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Professor Nigel Gilbert, FREng, AcSS, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor
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Sociology, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK. +44 (0)1483
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