Eric Selinger has announced that "This spring, after 15 years, I will be stepping down as Executive Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies." In this role, and others, he's been central to establishing popular romance studies as a field, so I'd like to express my appreciation for that.
However, this means that JPRS is now "seeking an experienced replacement who is passionate about romance scholarship and can help lead the journal as we grow!"
The full job description for the Executive Editor role can be found here. Key points to note are:
- This is a volunteer position.
- This is a senior role that requires previous experience of editorial work at an academic journal (or equivalent).
- We estimate this role would require a commitment of 2-3 hours per week.
- The closing date is 30 November 2024.
They're "also looking to add two Associate Editors to the team to help with regular operations. This is a good position for someone who is interested in getting some experience in the behind-the-scenes operation of an academic journal."
The full job description for Associate Editors can be found here. Key points to note are:
- This is a volunteer position.
- This role would be well-suited to those without specific editorial experience but who would like to gain an insight into academic editorial roles.
- We estimate this role would require a commitment of 1-2 hours per week.
- The closing date is 30 November 2024.
