Call for Applications: EJAS Co-Editor for Web Presence
Call for Applications: EJAS Co-Editor for Web Presence
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The European Association for American Studies (EAAS) invites applications for the position of Co-Editor for Web Presence of its journal, the European Journal of American Studies (EJAS). Founded in 2006, EJAS is a peer-reviewed, quarterly, English-language journal that publishes interdisciplinary research on all aspects of American studies. The appointment will begin on 1 October 2026. The Co-Editor for Web Presence will receive a modest annual stipend.
The European Association for American Studies (EAAS) invites applications for the position of
Co-Editor for Web Presence of its journal, the European Journal of American Studies (EJAS). Founded in 2006, EJAS is a peer-reviewed, quarterly, English-language journal that publishes interdisciplinary research on all aspects of American studies.
The appointment will begin on 1 October 2026.
The Co-Editor for Web Presence will receive a modest annual stipend.
Responsibilities
- Upload and publish four issues of the journal annually (each issue typically includes 5–15 articles and at least 5 book reviews)
- Prepare and format content for online publication using established workflows and ensure the timely publication of all issues in accordance with the journal’s schedule
- Maintain and update the journal’s website
- Liaise with the publishing platform (OpenEdition/Lodel) on technical matters
- Ensure consistency and quality of metadata and formatting across published materials
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Experience with Word-based editorial workflows in academic publishing
- Demonstrated reliability and strong time-management skills
- Familiarity with metadata standards and editorial quality control processes
- Working knowledge of content management systems (CMS) used in scholarly publishing
- Basic proficiency in HTML
- Experience using Microsoft Word styles, templates, and macros
- Willingness to participate in training workshops provided by OpenEdition/Lodel
Desirable:
- Reading knowledge of French
Application Procedure
Applicants are invited to submit:
- A brief curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages)
- A letter of intent addressing:
(a) relevant qualifications and experience
(b) any prior involvement with EAAS or related associations or networks
(c) how this role fits your current career stage
Applications should be sent to Marek Paryz (m.a.paryz@uw.edu.pl), the journal’s editor for literature, culture, the arts and “American Studies,” and to the journal’s director Ingrid Gessner (ingrid.gessner@ph-vorarlberg.ac.at) by 1 June 2026.