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AJS Review

The Journal of the Association for Jewish Studies

Call for New AJS Review Editorial Board Members

Published biannually, AJS Review is a peer-reviewed journal publishing scholarly articles and book reviews covering the field of Jewish Studies. The editors of AJS Review invite applications for two (2) members of the Editorial Board of AJS Review. Editorial Board positions will begin July 1. The term is 3 years. Applications will remain open until the positions are filled.

Members of the Editorial Board shape the vision of the journal, help plan special issues, actively solicit articles, and represent the journal at conferences and other forums. They also serve as resources for identifying potential reviewers with relevant expertise for peer-review. While we welcome applications from scholars in all fields, we are particularly interested at this time in applications from scholars of American Jewish studies, medieval and modern Jewish thought, the social sciences, and the arts.

Candidates should:

•   Possess interest and ability to advise the Editors, Managing Editor, and AJS Director of Publications

•   Possess a strong track record of scholarship in Jewish Studies

•   Possess strong writing and editorial skills

To apply for the Editorial Board position, please email review@associationforjewishstudies.orgg using the subject header “Editorial Board Search” and include the following materials:

•   a complete CV

•   a brief letter presenting your experience and reason for interest in the position

•   acknowledgement that you are in good standing of the Association for Jewish Studies