Jobs/Jan 30, 2017

Editor of Hesperia

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The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is searching for the next Editor of Hesperia, the official journal of the ASCSA. The successful candidate will work full-time, preferably out of the Princeton office, beginning on or around June 1, 2017. This is a five-year appointment with the option to renew.

The Editor is responsible for all aspects of publication associated with maintaining Hesperia as one of the leading publication venues for scholarship in the fields of Greek archaeology, art, epigraphy, history, materials science, ethnography, and literature, from earliest prehistoric times onward.

Job Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in archaeology, Classics, or a related field.
  • Editorial experience, which could include freelance work, in an academic publishing environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite 6 (or higher) and Adobe Acrobat Professional strongly desired.