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Archaeological Institute of America
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
The Archaeological Institute of America seeks applications and nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Archaeology. Candidates must have a distinguished record of research and publication in one of the fields covered by the journal as well as prior editorial experience. The duties of the EIC include the solicitation and editing of manuscripts accepted for publication, the appointment of Book Review Editor(s) and an Editorial Advisory Board, and fundraising for the Society for the AJA.

Compensation will be in the form of release time from the EIC's home institution (or in the case of an independent scholar, an equivalent dollar amount). The home institution will be expected to provide additional support, the amount and nature of which is subject to negotiation. The appointment will be for an initial term of three years, renewable once.

The AIA plans to announce the appointment of the new editor in October 2003. She/he will succeed the present editor on 1 July 2004, but there will be a period of shared responsibility beginning in January 2004 in order to ensure a smooth transition. Although the position is based at the home institution of the EIC, the EIC travels to Institute headquarters in Boston on a regular basis. The EIC reports to the Vice President of Publications on policy and editorial matters and consults with the Director of Publications and New Media on operational matters.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to the search committee by 1 November 2002. Interviews for the position will take place at the January 2003 Annual Meeting of the AIA in New Orleans.

All applications, nominations, inquiries, and supporting materials should be sent to: AJA Search Committee, Archaeological Institute of America, 656 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02215-2006, tel. 617-353-9361, fax 617-353-6550, e-mail aia@aia.bu.edu. The Archaeological Institute of America is an equal opportunity employer.