Call for Near Eastern Archaeology Editor
The Publications Committee of the American Society of Overseas Research announces a call for nominations (self-nominations welcome) for the position of Editor ofÌýNear Eastern Archaeology for a term to beginÌýJanuary 1, 2025.Ìý Â鶹ֱ²¥ Journal Editors serve a three-year term (eligible to be renewed once).
Near Eastern Archaeology, the more popular publication of Â鶹ֱ²¥,Ìýbrings to life the ancient world from Mesopotamia to the wider Mediterranean with authoritativeÌýanalyses and vibrant images.ÌýNEAÌý(ISSN 1094-2076) is published four times each year (quarterly) in March, June, September, and December.
The Editor ofÌýNear Eastern ArchaeologyÌýcurrently receives an annual stipend of $13,000. The Editor—working with an Assistant Editor, Editorial Board, the Publications Committee, and Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s publishing partner The University of Chicago Press—holds full editorial control ofÌýNear Eastern Archaeology. The editor works remotely but is expected to attend the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Annual Meeting to attend both the annual Committee on Publications meeting and the annual meeting of the NEA Editorial Board.
Self-nominations are preferred and should include the following items: 1) a one-paragraph academic biography; 2) a brief statement describing why the candidate is interested in the position; and 3) contact information (including e-mail and telephone number).ÌýÌýIf a candidate is being nominated by another person, we seek the candidate’s name, a short academic history, a brief statement describing why the candidate would be appropriate for the position, contact information, and, most importantly, a statement from the candidate that she or he agrees to being nominated.
Candidates are also encouraged to contact the current editor, Stephanie Budin (nea-editor@asor.org), or the Chair of the Publications Committee, Kevin McGeough (kmcgeough@gmail.com), for more information about the position and its responsibilities. Nominations for the position should be directed to the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Office c/o Marta Ostovich (programs@asor.org).
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The Publications Committee intends to recommend a candidate to the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees and the full Â鶹ֱ²¥ Board before the Annual Meeting in Boston in November 2024.