CALL FOR EXECUTIVE EDITORS
Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies
journaloflmmontgomerystudies.ca
L.M. Montgomery Institute + Roberston Library, University of Prince Edward Island
Executive Editors, 2027-2029. with possible extension, 2029-2031
The Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies (JLMMS), University of Prince Edward Island, invites applications for two (2) Executive Editor positions (1 May 2027-30 April 2020). Extensions of the appointments for two additional years are possible upon mutual agreement.
Applicants should be reminded that these are volunteer, unremunerated positions. Applicants are welcome to apply as a team.
Position Description:
The Executive Editors:
- become members of the LMMI Committee, participating in monthly virtual meetings and providing updates on the JLMMS activities (the two Executive Editors could alternate meeting attendance).
- monitor progress on all collections in conjunction with parties listed below, as required.
- ensure established processes (workflow, permissions, publication agreements, &c) are being followed.
- communicate with authors (e.g., send acceptance letters to authors).
- edit “L. M. Montgomery: Vistas” pieces (our collection for pieces that do not belong to a themed collection).
- update style sheet/website as required in consultation with other editors and copyeditor/proofreader (technical support provided).
- host an Annual General Meeting including all editorial board members, past and current collection editors, and others as appropriate.
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Support Provided:
This position will be supported by: the L.M. Montgomery Management Committee (an international group of Montgomery scholars and other stakeholders); UPEI’s Robertson Library (technical support); consulting editors, Laura Robinson, Lesley Clement, Jean Mitchell, Donald Moses, Simon Lloyd, Juanita Rossiter (for advice/guidance); former editor in chief, Kate Scarth, and founding co-editor, Emily Woster (for advice/guidance); collection editors (who review submissions, choose peer reviewers, make acceptance decisions); copyeditor/proofreader; UPEI’s Comptroller’s Office (publication agreement processing), administrative support (Cindy Chen), and social media/promotions (Akila Thomas, LMMI social media coordinator).
The LMMI management committee will work with the executive editors to establish reasonable annual publication targets (we’re anticipating 10 pieces maximum, including minimum 6 blind peer-reviewed scholarly articles plus 4 other responses to Montgomery—e.g., creative writing, multimedia display, etc.).
Application Information:
The competition is open to university-affiliated and independent scholars, in any discipline, and from any country.
Applicants will have completed a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in their discipline by the time they assume this role.
Applicants are welcome to apply as a team for these are volunteer, unremunerated positions.
1) In a one-page letter of application please:
a) explain why you are interested in this position,
b) describe your relevant experience/interests, including publication or editorial experience,
c) identify key scholarly or creative contributions appropriate to stage of career.
Scholarly or other experience related to L.M. Montgomery is desired but not required.
2) A CV and names of two referees (with their contact information) should also be submitted.
Applications will be adjudicated by the LMMI Management Committee (according to the Aims and Scope of the Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies, the journal’s editorial board is appointed by the LMMI management committee).
The LMMI reserves the right to seek additional applications if an appropriate match is not found as a result of this call.
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2027
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To request further information and to submit your application, contact: Dr. Kate Scarth, Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies, the current Executive Editor, at kscarth@upei.ca