Looking for the next Journal Editor of Historical Archaeology

As one of the premier journals in global archaeology and the flagship journal of the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA), Historical Archaeology provides a prominent platform for advancing research in the field. The SHA is now looking for the next editor. The journal editor is responsible for the content published in Historical Archaeology, including original articles, thematic issues, memorial and award essays, technical briefs papers, and book reviews. The editorial process includes soliciting and accepting submissions for consideration, organizing the peer review process, responding to queries from authors and associate editors, and seeing accepted works through to publication. Other duties include preparing an annual budget and report to the SHA Board and working with our publication partner, Springer, to develop content and new ideas for the journal. The Journal Editor and Co-Publications Editor are the SHA’s Research Editors, and if elected, the Journal Editor will also serve as the Research Editor on the SHA Board of Directors. 

The last few years have witnessed tremendous growth in the journal. Although Editorship of the journal in the past has been a single person, we now will consider proposals for a shared editorship. Applications will need to specify the distribution of the usual Editor responsibilities and the benefits of the proposed organization.

While the next journal editor will assume the position in January 2026, we intend to make a selection so that the incoming candidate can work with the current editor for a year before taking the lead. Thus, we are looking for someone who can accept the position as of January 2025. The journal editor’s term lasts for three years and it is typical for editors to commit to two terms/six years.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Katie Sampeck at shaeditor@gmail.com before January 1, 2024.  The Editor will be available for in-person meetings to discuss the position at the SHA Annual Meeting in Oakland.