The Algonquian Studies Association is looking for a new co-editor for Papers of the Algonquian Conference (PAC). Monica Macaulay will be leaving her position as co-editor after more than ten years of service. The remaining co-editors Inge Genee and Natalie Weber are looking for one or two energetic individuals to strengthen the team. This is currently an unpaid position for an initial term of three years to begin as soon as possible.
PAC has been the flagship venue for the dissemination of original scholarship in Algonquian Studies for more than half a century. Currently published by Michigan State University Press, it publishes peer reviewed papers from the Algonquian Conference held annually in October.
Job description
We work collaboratively on all aspects of the publishing process. There is no editor-in-chief. Tasks include:'
Call for papers: Distribute at annual conference and email out to presenters
Peer review process: Secure peer reviewers, send out papers and guidelines to reviewers,receive reviewers’ reports, make editorial decisions
Revision process: Communicate editorial decisions to authors, work with them on revisions, assess revised submissions
Copy-editing and page proofing process: Work with the copyeditors at the Press and the authors to create clean texts and final page layout
Workload
Currently on average 2-4 hours/week, with busier and quieter times
Zoom meetings approximately once a month, more frequently in busier times
Submissions are divided equally between the co-editors. Depending on the number of submissions each co-editor currently handles approximately 4-5 papers per volume.
What we offer
A collaborative, supportive team
On-the-job training for new editorial team members
An opportunity to help guide PAC through a significant period of change
A chance to work with the board of the new Algonquian Studies Association to help lead the direction of the field
Requirements
We are looking for one or two energetic individuals with the following characteristics:
Considerable knowledge of and experience in the field of Algonquian Studies
Experience with research dissemination processes, preferably from both sides, i.e. as author and as editor / editorial board member
Commitment to regular meetings and editorial work for a term of three years (renewable)
Interest in and willingness to contribute to realignment of the relationship between PAC, the annual Algonquian Conference, and the new Algonquian Studies Association
Interest in and willingness to contribute to ongoing decolonization work
Familiarity with and commitment to issues around Indigenous data sovereignty and ethics
Strong organizational skill; ability to manage projects and adhere to timeliness
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaboratively work with other
More Information
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Inge Genee (inge.genee@uleth.ca) and/or Natalie Weber (natalie.weber@yale.edu.), PAC co-editors.
Expressions of interest
Send an email outlining your interest and qualifications with your CV to: Antti Arppe (antti.arppe@ualberta.ca), secretary of the Algonquian Studies Association with the subject line: PAC co-editor.
Deadline: September 15 (position open until filled)
We welcome new co-editors with backgrounds in any field, although we are particularly interested in building expertise in fields other than linguistics to complement the existing expertise among the current editorial team members. Members of Algonquian communities are especially encouraged to apply.