ASOR SEEKS NEW BASOR EDITOR(S)
The Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research (BASOR), a publication of the American Schools for Oriental Research (ASOR), is seeking an Editor (or Co-Editors) for a three-year term for six semi-annual issues, with the possibility of renewal for one more three-year term (ASOR editors are limited to two terms of services). Beginning in January 2020, the current editors (Eric H. Cline and Christopher A. Rollston), will work closely with the new editor(s) to facilitate the transition, with the new editor(s) assuming full responsibility by January 2021. BASOR is a peer-reviewed illustrated publication including technical articles covering the entire Near East and eastern Mediterranean world from the Paleolithic period through Islamic times. The principal subject areas of the journal include art and archaeology, history, anthropology, bioarchaeology and archaeozoology, archaeometry, geography, philology and epigraphy, and literature. BASOR is published on paper and online through the University of Chicago Press.
The duties of the position include the following: maintenance of an editorial office for the journal; solicitation and acquisition of manuscripts suitable for publication; implementation of a peer-review process for the evaluation of manuscripts; collaboration with the managing editor and the ASOR staff; actively promoting the journal online; and editing and proofreading each issue. One of the most important responsibilities of the Editor(s) is the chairing of an editorial board, which is actively engaged in the production of the journal. Duties also include timely publication of journal issues and providing annual reports to the Chair of the ASOR Publications Committee. The new Editor(s) will be required to gain familiarity with the Editorial Manager software program, which is currently used in the publication of the journal.
The Editor(s) of BASOR will have editorial control over the journal, within the parameters of the editorial mission established for BASOR by ASOR. Ideally, the Editor(s) should have knowledge of the production and distribution processes common to print and electronic journals. The Editors of BASOR currently receive a stipend and are eligible for reimbursement for travel expenses to ASOR’s Annual Meeting. These funds also could be reallocated to provide release time at the successful candidate’s home institution. ASOR will negotiate details regarding administrative support and other basic infrastructure in collaboration with the successful candidate.
The search committee requests proposals from applicants outlining a vision for the journal within the changing realities of academic publishing. Applications from a single editor, co-editors, or an editorial team will be considered and accepted until the position is filled. All applications received by October 15, 2019 are guaranteed to receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The candidate’s application package should consist of the aforementioned vision statement and a current CV. These materials, and any other inquiries, should be submitted via e-mail to Kevin McGeough (kmcgeough@gmail.com), Chair of the ASOR Publications Committee.
