 |
 |
Call for Editors, Early Career Editor and Digital Editor for REGIONAL STUDIES The Regional Studies Association is looking to appoint three Editors, one Early Career Editor and a Digital Editor for its flagship journal, Regional Studies<https://rsa.tandfonline.com/toc/cres20/current>. Editors (three positions available) The Editors support the Editor-in-Chief, David Bailey (Aston University, UK), in managing the peer review of submissions in their area of expertise, enhancing the journal's reputation as a world-leading publication in the field of regional studies, and ensuring that it remains in a position to attract the best authors and papers for its readership. Early Career Editor (mentored role) The appointment of the Early Career Editor is open to candidates within five years of the date on their PhD certificate on 3rd June 2018. The appointment is similar to the role of Editor outlined above, although it is a mentored role designed to offer capacity building and training over a fixed term of three years. Digital Editor (one position available) This is a new role to develop the journal's digital and social media presence. It is expected that the Digital Editor will manage the journal's social media accounts and strategy to best disseminate journal content and engage with readers and followers about the journal, trends in the field and publishing tips and queries. The Digital Editor will also be expected to oversee the peer review of a limited number of submissions to the journal to allow them to engage in day-to-day editorial processes. The successful candidates appointed to all positions will be expected to join the RSA as Members throughout their term. Current non-Members may apply. Further details on are available from the Regional Studies Association Office<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and here<http://www.regionalstudies.org/uploads/RS_editors_further_information_various_EDs_2018.pdf>. Closing date: No later than 5pm (UK time) 17th May 2018 Klara Sobekova Grants and Knowledge Exchange Officer Regional Studies Association<http://www.regionalstudies.org/> Sussex Innovation Centre Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9SB, UK