Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies Editor Position
The Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies (CJBS) is currently looking for a candidate to fill the editor position. The CJBS is an online peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes annually and which is dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Buddhist scholarship. Ideally, the editor will serve on the journal for a minimum of two years ideally beginning in March of 2023. The role is a volunteer position.
The main tasks of the editor will include the following duties:
-To solicit and communicate with potential authors
-To solicit peer reviewers for submissions
-To coordinate publication details with the review editor and journal manager
-To host virtual meetings and provide updates for the editorial board once or twice a year
-To promote the journal on various social media platforms
-To support the CJBS blog and maintain connections to Canadian Buddhist Studies community
-To work with the editorial board to seek funding to support the journal (minimal funding is needed)
[Note: Although the tasks listed above take place year-round, the bulk of the copy-editing and peer review work will take place from April to July of each year.]
The qualifications of the editor’s position should include the following:
-A passion and enthusiasm for promoting scholarship in Canadian Buddhist studies
-A Ph.D. degree in Religious Studies or similar discipline with a focus on Buddhist Studies (an example of a similar discipline might be Anthropology of Religion); ABD will be considered. Preference will be given to Canadian scholars (though applicants with an affiliation to a Canadian University are welcome to apply; i.e., a graduate from a Canadian university).
-Candidates must have strong copy-editing skills
-Publication experience (either those who have published or who have served on an academic journal) will be an asset
-Proficiency in a classical Buddhist language (i.e., Chinese, Pali, Sanskrit or Tibetan) will be an asset
Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV and brief cover letter to the current editor, Dr. Sarah Haynes (Western Illinois University) s-haynes@wiu.edu by March 1, 2023. Please include “CJBS Editor Applicant” in the subject line of the email.
Please visit the CJBS’ website to preview previous publications.
