Call for Editor - Visual Culture in Britain
Visual Culture in Britain, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis, seeks a new Editor
About the journal Visual Culture in Britain publishes original articles that place a broadly defined visual culture encompassing painting and sculpture, architecture and design, print, film, photography and the performing arts in relation to its wider geographical and historical contexts. The journal seeks material engaged with the period from the 18th century to the present day and addresses a range of debates involving constructions of racial, ethnic, sexual and gender identities, nationality and internationalism, imperialism and colonialism, high, low and consensus cultures, the role of institutions and cultural groupings, and models of production and consumption.
Submissions which consider theoretical and interpretive issues as well as those concerned with empirical research in relation to cultural production and representation are encouraged. Material which is methodologically and historiographically innovative and significant and will stimulate discussion and demonstrate connections across relevant disciplines is particularly welcome.
Visual Culture in Britain Editor Routledge is seeking expressions of interest for the Editor of Visual Culture in Britain, to take over the role from 1 January 2015 officially, but a transition period prior to this is anticipated.
Routledge is seeking an Editor with relevant expertise in the field.
The Editor is responsible for ensuring that high-quality research, that supports the journal’s aims and scope, is published in Visual Culture in Britain. Key elements of the role include:
Soliciting and receiving submissions to the journal
Maintaining rigorous peer review using ScholarOne Manuscripts
Commissioning special/themed issues and appointing Guest Editors as appropriate
Establishing responsive relationships with reviewers for the journal
Appointing Editorial Advisory Board Members
Promoting the journal at conferences, events and to relevant networks
The Editor of Visual Culture in Britain is supported by a Reviews Editor. A modest Editorial Honorarium will be provided, in order to cover any expenses incurred during the work of editing the journal.
Expressions of interest Interested individuals are invited to submit their CV and a brief Vision Statement (1-2 pages only), outlining their thoughts in relation to the editorship of the journal. The Vision Statement may cover the following in relation to the journal’s performance:
Current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Key developments in the subject area, conferences and events
Opportunities for soliciting articles, special/themed issues
Considerations that will enhance the quality and reputation
Competitor analysis of key journals in the subject area
Interested individuals are also asked to outline any relevant editorial experience and how they would apply this experience to this role. Editorial experience may include the following:
Editor, Co-Editor, Associate Editor, Assistant Editor
Editorial Board/Editorial Advisory Board Member
Reviewer
Author
Guest Editor
Experience with electronic editorial systems, such as ScholarOne Manuscripts or Editorial Manager
Expressions of interest from individuals or Co-Editorship teams will be considered. In cases of Co-Editorships or teams, please clearly outline the roles, responsibilities and how you intend to work as a team.
Any queries about the role and expressions of interest should be sent to Ruth Glasspool, Managing Editor at Routledge: [log in to unmask]
The deadline for expressions of interest is: 20th October 2014.
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