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... of scholarly journal or book series; service on editorial boards of scholarly journals or book series). Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful ...

CJK Group

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Working on a scholarly journal editorial team often involves balancing tight publication deadlines with the need to maintain high academic standards. Editors must carefully manage peer review processes, ensuring timely and constructive feedback while coordinating with authors, reviewers, and fellow editors. Another common challenge is staying updated with evolving publishing guidelines and ethical considerations, such as plagiarism detection and open access requirements. Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential for success in this collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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RolePublishes academic research articlesEvaluates and reviews submitted articles for quality
CredentialsTypically authors with advanced degreesExperts in the field, often with academic credentials
Work EnvironmentAcademic or publishing institutionsAcademic, research, or publishing settings
Industry UsageAcademic publishing, research disseminationQuality control in publishing process

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Editor of William and Mary Quarterly

Williammary

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Job Requisition:

JR100984 Editor of William and Mary Quarterly (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Editor of William and Mary Quarterly

Department:

CC00007 WM001 | PRES | OIEAHC - Omohundro Institute

Job Family:

Faculty - Tenure Track (12 months)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

William & Mary

Primary Job Posting Location:

William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for the position of Editor of the William and Mary Quarterly. This ten-year, renewable appointment is tenure eligible at the rank of Full or advanced Associate Professor. Appointment will begin June 25th, 2026. The Editor oversees all aspects of editorial and production for this distinguished journal. Duties include managing peer review; generating decision letters; offering editorial input; liaising with Book Review Editor; supervising copyediting and production; developing special content including forums, special issues, and digital publications on the OI reader. The Editor also plays a leadership role in the annual WMQ-EMSI workshops. The Editor is, moreover, an important participant in the intellectual life of the OI, including publications, lectures, colloquia, conferences, and seminars. The OI is jointly sponsored by William & Mary and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in early American history or a related discipline, including English, American Studies, and Art History; a record of scholarly accomplishment; and a demonstrated aptitude for sustained editorial work.
The Omohundro Institute (OI) is a research organization focused on the history and cultures of North America from circa 1450 to 1820 and includes related developments in Africa, the British Isles, the Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. An advanced research institute for early American studies, the OI builds intellectual infrastructure for the public good. As a full-service scholarly research platform sponsored by William & Mary, the OI supports research through fellowships, hosts workshops, conferences and public events, and publishes in multiple digital and print formats. The OI publishes the field leading journal, The William and Mary Quarterly, one of the oldest and most respected journals in any field of historical research.
Additional duties include teaching one class a year in their area of expertise, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate, and participating fully in the life of the tenuring Department. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body as well as Master's/Ph.D. students. This is a 12-month appointment.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time appointment begins (June 25, 2026).

  • A record of scholarly excellence and a demonstrated capacity for sustained editorial work (including serving as editor of scholarly volumes, encyclopedias, handbooks, etc.; serving as editor or co-editor of scholarly journal or book series; service on editorial boards of scholarly journals or book series).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate and graduate students.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is restricted to a specified term.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip filefor upload)

  • Cover letter

  • A statement of teaching interests

  • A statement of research interests

  • A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in early American Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, November 24 2025. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Additional Job Description:

Benefits Summary Statement

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Background Check Statement

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Job Profile:

JP0155 - Professor/12-Mth - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-10-10

Review Date:

2025-11-24

Position Restrictions:

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

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