This is an early notification that the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion is seeking a new editor and home for the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion when Marie Cornwall's term comes to an end in 2012. SSSR is extremely fortunate and grateful to both Professor Cornwall and Brigham Young University for the numerous years which they have contributed to SSSR as home for the Journal and, previously, for the Executive Office.
The new editor will begin in January 2012 a term that is four years long.
Full details of the editor's responsibilities, the arrangement between the SSSR and the home institution, and the application procedure will be announced in November. Meanwhile, Marie Cornwall, current Editor, has kindly agreed to answer any questions about the editorship. She and Jim Beckford, President-Elect, will also be available at the annual meeting in Baltimore to answer questions from members who may be interested in eventually submitting a formal application.
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