Journal of Religious History: Call for Expressions of Interest in Position of Co-Editor

Journal of Religious History: Call for Expressions of Interest in Position of Co-Editor

The Journal of Religious History is seeking expressions of interest in the role of co-editor of the Journal to work alongside Dr Miles Pattenden. The new co-editor will take over from Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker who is stepping down from this role after three years’ service. The position would run for a three-year period, subject to a one-year probationary period, with potential for renewal for a second three-year term, if so desired. The JORH is published by Wiley and engages an Editorial Manager (Paul Watt) to work on practical matters relating to the Journal, as well as benefiting from support from Wiley staff and an international editorial board.

While the position is a voluntary one, the Agreement between Wiley and the Religious History Association may allow for limited travel support each year to promote the journal, subject to the approval of the RHA executive committee.

The tasks involved in editing JORH vary considerably from week to week – some weeks we are only required to answer a few emails, other weeks require a full day’s work making decisions on articles and proofreading. On average, each editor probably spends 4-6 hours per fortnight on the role. The main tasks involved are:

  • representing the Journal at appropriate events
  • working with the Editorial Manager (Paul Watt) to make initial decisions about sending articles for review
  • keeping the database of reviewers updated
  • making decisions on each article based on the reviewers’ recommendations
  • corresponding with authors about these decisions
  • checking revisions made by authors
  • proofreading articles for Early View
  • proofreading and approving each issue (which has been copyedited by a professional copyeditor)
  • approving the table of contents
  • selecting an image for the cover
  • shortlisting articles for the annual prize

If you are interested in finding about this position, contact Prof. Megan Cassidy-Welch, President of the RHA. Applications (a letter outlining qualifications, experience and fit with the Journal and Association’s general remit, and a brief CV) close on 5pm Friday 17 January 2025.

Prof. Megan Cassidy-Welch FAHA, [email protected]
President of the Religious History Association (owner of the Journal of Religious History).