[Linganth] Call for Nominations, Society for Linguistic Anthropology Board and Extended Board Positions

[Ennis, Georgia C.]

Dear colleagues,


We have returned energized from the opportunity to see many of you in Seattle for the AAAs, and remain inspired by SLA President Bernard Perley’s reminder of the opportunity that this time of transition presents to imagining the possible futures of the Society for Linguistic Anthropology.


We hope that you will consider getting more involved in shaping the future of our organization by joining the SLA Extended Board. The Society for Linguistic Anthropology seeks nominations for several appointed positions, opening Fall 2022/Winter 2023, and 3 elected positions, opening in November 2023:


Appointed positions:

  *   SLA Section News Co-Editor for Anthropology News

  *   SLA Digital Media Director (Jan. 2023)

  *   SLA Program Committee Members (Jan 2023) (4-5 positions - graduate students and early career scholars encouraged to apply)


Elected positions:

  *   President-Elect (Nov. 2023)

  *   Secretary-Treasurer (Nov. 2023)

  *   Member-at-Large (Nov. 2023)


If you are interested in nominating a colleague or yourself, please contact any of the members of the Nominations Committee: Georgia Ennis (gennis at wcu.edu<mailto:gennis at wcu.edu>), Jocelyn Ahlers (jahlers at csusm.edu<mailto:jahlers at csusm.edu>), or Britta Ingebretson (bingebretson at fordham.edu<mailto:bingebretson at fordham.edu>). Expressions of interest are due by January 8, 2023.


Below are descriptions of the open positions. Please consider getting involved in the SLA!


With sincere thanks on behalf of the nominations committee,

Georgia Ennis



Appointed positions:


SLA Section News Co-Editor for Anthropology News

Anthropology News (AN) is the American Anthropological Association’s (AAA) award-wining member magazine, published bimonthly in print and continually on the AN website<https://anthropology-news.org/>. The section column co-editors work together to solicit, provide editorial feedback on, and publish four quarterly columns each year. These include timely news about goings-on in a section, essays (magazine-style anthropology stories), photo essays, and interviews grounded in interesting research, current events, or debates within the discipline related to the section’s area of expertise. Section editors review pitches from section members to determine if they are a good fit for Anthropology News. They then provide developmental feedback, recommendations for revision (structure, clarity of argument, style), and copy edits during the editorial process. Section editors are responsible for submitting final pieces and working with AN’s Chief Editor and Publishing Assistant to finalize publication. Published pieces are promoted via the Anthropology News Twitter account, AAA social media, and email. As members of the SLA extended board, SLA Anthropology News Editors receive an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.


Digital Media Director  (January 2023)

The SLA Digital Media Director is responsible for updating the SLA website, sending out periodic announcements on the SLA listserv, archiving announcements/news on the SLA website, and helping JLA editors with media content as needed. In addition to working closely with the SLA Digital Assistant to expand the SLA’s social media presence, the SLA Digital Media Director recruits content writers for the SLA blog—working with content authors, co-editing blog posts, adding finished posts to the SLA website, and advertising new posts to SLA membership. As a member of the SLA extended board, the SLA Digital Media Director receives an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.



SLA Program Committee Members (January 2023)

Program Committee members work closely with the Section Program Editor to build the program for the Society of Linguistic Anthropology’s contribution to the AAA Annual meetings. Primary duties include: reviewing SLA panels and abstracts for AAA 2024 program; assisting with organizing special events for AAA 2024; connecting with other extended board members to foster virtual events, connections, and community for SLA members throughout the year. This is an excellent position for SLA members interested in fostering, overseeing, and supporting cutting edge research in the field. Currently seeking 4-5 members, one of whom is a graduate student representative. Interested parties please feel free to contact snarayanan at unr.edu<mailto:snarayanan at unr.edu>.


Elected positions:

President-Elect (Fall 2023)

The term for President-Elect lasts two years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings.  The President-Elect will work together with the SLA President, the Secretary-Treasurer, and 3 Members at Large for two years before stepping into the office of SLA President for two years. The President-Elect position is largely an apprentice position; once President, the individual in this position is responsible for carrying out recurring SLA initiatives, representing the SLA membership, and leading the organization in positive new directions. The President-Elect receives an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.


Secretary-Treasurer (Fall 2023)

The term for Secretary-Treasurer lasts three years and begins at  the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have charge of the records of the Society and shall submit a draft budget not less than sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting for the approval of the Executive Committee. All payment requests are submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer and approved by the President before being processed by the AAA.The Secretary-Treasurer receives an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.


Member at Large

The term for the Member at Large position lasts three years and begins at the conclusion of the AAA meetings. The Member at Large will work together with the SLA President, the SLA President-Elect, the Secretary-Treasurer, and 2 other Members at Large. Members at Large assist the President with internal SLA initiatives, including the annual student paper prizes, the book prizes, and conference and event planning. Members at Large receive an annual stipend of $300 toward attending the AAA annual meeting.


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Georgia Ennis, PhD (she/her)
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Western Carolina University
http://georgiaennis.com<http://georgiaennis.com/>





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