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 ASOR Journal Editors serve a three-year term (eligible to be renewed once).
Near Eastern Archaeology, the more popular publication of ASOR,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 ASOR’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 ASOR 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 ASOR 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 ASOR Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees and the full ASOR Board before the Annual Meeting in Boston in November 2024.