Editor for JA
Introduction
The American Academy of Advertising seeks an Editor for the Journal of Advertising; Deadline 15 Jan 2022
INTEREST CATEGORY: MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
POSTING TYPE: Journal News
Author: Herbert Jack Rotfeld
Call for Editor Applications
Journal of Advertising
The American Academy of Advertising seeks an editor for its flagship publication, Journal of Advertising, published five times per year by Routledge-Taylor & Francis, starting with volume #52. Editorship is a three-year appointment, with possibility of renewal for additional term. Along with decisions on JA’s content, the editor appoints associate editors and members to the Editorial Review Board, works with the publisher to ensure a timely production process, and provides reports to the AAA Publications Committee regarding past activities and future plans.
Candidates should provide evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and publication in the field of advertising. Preference is given to candidates whose background, experience, and research accomplishments indicate their ability to provide leadership for the journal and direct its future development. The Editor is expected to attend the AAA annual conferences to report to the Publications Committee and is required to be an AAA member during the period of Editorship.
Finalists will be interviewed during the first days of the 2022 AAA Annual Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, March 24-27.
To Apply: Submit your current vita highlighting editorial experience, plus a letter of interest stating:
- Why you are interested and qualified to be editor;
- Your editorial philosophy;
- What you like best about the journal’s current practices;
- Your ideas for maintaining, and possibly increasing,  the number of high quality manuscripts submitted to JA, as well as enhancing citations and the visibility of the journal; and
- How the work as editor would fit with all of your other work assignments.
An optional additional document for submission is a statement from your academic unit’s director, chair, or dean indicating any promises to you for support as editor (release time from other duties, summer funding, student assistants, etc.).
Submit all documents via email (as PDF formatted attachments) to:
Herbert Jack Rotfeld, AAA Publications Committee Chair
email:rotfehj@auburn.edu
In the email subject line, write “JA Editor Application.â€
Contact the committee chair if you have any additional questions about your application.
Deadline to Apply: 11:59 p.m. U.S. CST (Chicago), January 15, 2022