[Linganth] Journal of Linguistic Anthropology seeking Editor-in-Chief

[SLA Online]

The Executive Board of the Society for Linguistic Anthropology invites
applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the *Journal of
Linguistic Anthropology*. The editorship is a three-year term, beginning
September 1, 2018.


*Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae
including names of two referees to asifagha at sas.upenn.edu
<asifagha at sas.upenn.edu>. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2018.*
The Editor-in-Chief has the option of working with an associate editor;
this option can be discussed during the selection process.



*Job Description. *

The Editor-in-Chief of the *Journal of Linguistic Anthropology* is
responsible for:



*Manuscript processing and evaluation: ensuring quality and timeliness*

·       initial screening and evaluation of submissions for their
suitability and quality (some may be rejected without review; others may be
returned to authors for revisions before initial review).

·       Assigning the manuscript to an editor (if there is an Associate
Editor)

·       the peer-review process: requesting reviews from scholars with
relevant expertise, tracking responses and timely return of reviews.

·       assessing the submission in light of both the reviews and own
reading

·       sending author a decision letter explaining the decision and, in
the case of revisions, providing clear directions for what revisions must
be made.

·       assessing revisions to make sure they have responded to directions
provided in the editorial letter.

·       Managing book reviews and book review articles (via the book review
editor).



*The production process:*

·       Working with Wiley-Blackwell (or other publishing) staff to provide
final, accepted articles on a pre-determined schedule

o   insuring articles forwarded for publication meet all formatting
requirements.

o   proof-reading typeset articles.

o   proof-reading final issue mock-up.

o   managing any typesetting/formatting problems with the publisher.



*Advertising/promotion*

·       Identifying newsworthy articles to AA staff for social media and
other promotional activity

·       Proposing JLA articles for Open Anthropology and other similar
online publications

·       Identifying issues/articles to be made available for free (open
access)

·       Communicating with SLA Blog and newsletter when appropriate.

·       Soliciting other-language abstracts, video abstracts or other
material.



*Preparing journal annual report*



*Soliciting and or evaluating special issues, or special (non
peer-reviewed) content, such as roundtables, forums etc.*



*Regarding selection of associate editor.*

The incoming Editor-in-Chief has the option of recommending an associate
editor to the SLA board. The SLA board/President has final approving
authority.



*SLA Support. *

The SLA provides $10,000 for a course release and/or other support for the
editor.



*Institutional Support.*

Candidates should consider what institutional support might be available
from their home institution.

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*Society for Linguistic Anthropology Online*
Digital Media Director: Mariam Durrani (Hamilton College)
Web Assistant: Diego Arispe-Bazan (University of Pennsylvania)
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