Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Editor, Journal of American Ethnic History
Institution Type: | Nonprofit |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Editor |
The Immigration and Ethnic History Society (IEHS) is issuing a call for proposals to edit its flagship publication, The Journal of American Ethnic History (JAEH). The new editor will succeed John Bukowcyzk of Wayne State University. The term of appointment will begin in Fall 2017 (subject to negotiation) will extend for five years and may be renewed. The editor is supported by a book review editor and an editorial board representing a broad range of specializations in the field of immigration and ethnic history. The position requires support from the editor’s home institution, which generally includes course release time and some level of administrative assistance. IEHS may be able to provide a subvention to support editorial activities.
JAEH is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the University of Illinois Press. The journal publishes original essays, historiographic overviews, forums, and reviews of scholarly books, films, and exhibits on all aspects of immigration and ethnic history. For additional information, please see http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/jaeh.html
Applicants should submit the following to Madeline Y. Hsu at myhsu@austin.utexas.edu. Review of applications will begin May 12, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
1. A c.v.
2. A proposal (5 pp. maximum) that assesses the JAEH as it now stands, offers a vision for the journal as it evolves, and specifies the level of support your institution is likely to offer.
3. The names and contact information of three references
The IEHS has established a search committee composed of Madeline Y. Hsu (chair and president-elect of the society), Ronald Bayor, Maria Cristina Garcia, Torrie Hester, and Alan Kraut. The final decision will be made with the endorsement of the committee and the IEHS executive board. The successful candidate will be required to provide a letter from the sponsoring institution on its commitment of support.
See also: http://iehs.org/online/
Contact: |
Madeline Y. Hsu, myhsu@austin.utexas.edu |
Website: | http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/jaeh.html |
Primary Category: | Immigration History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies American History / Studies Asian American History / Studies Canadian History / Studies Chicana/o History / Studies Ethnic History / Studies Labor History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/03/2017 |
Closing Date | 12/31/2017 |