Cambridge University Press is inviting applications for the position of a team of Co-Editors of the British Journal of Music Education (BJME)
BJME is a fully refereed international journal, which provides clear, stimulating and readable accounts of contemporary research in music education worldwide, and a section containing extended book reviews which further current debates. The journal strives to strengthen connections between research and practice, so enhancing professional development and improving practice within the field of music education. The range of subjects covers music teaching and learning in formal and informal contexts including classroom, individual, group and whole class instrumental and vocal teaching, music in higher education, international comparative music education, music in community settings, and teacher education.
The current editorial team consists of Ally Daubney University of Sussex, UK, and Martin Fautley Birmingham City University, UK, both of whom will be stepping down from their editorship of the journal. There is also a managing editor, who will remain on the team to provide administrative support.
Current editorial duties include:
- Handling manuscripts from submission through to publication on our OPRS, ScholarOne
- Managing the peer review process, ensuring that the journal adheres to our publishing ethics and research integrity policies
- Appointing editorial board members, ensuring that the editorial board remains a valuable resource in terms of soliciting papers, reviewing papers in their particular area of expertise and guiding the editorial direction of the journal.
We are open to applications from individuals based anywhere in the world. The successful candidates will have a clear and exciting vision for the journal’s future development and the energy, as well as the commitment and standing to realise that vision.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a brief CV and covering letter to the Search Committee (contact details below). Members of the Committee are on hand to answer questions and would be delighted to speak to potential candidates about the role.
Candidates are very welcome to apply singly or as a team, or even to suggest possible co-editors in their application.
Covering letters should outline how the applicant(s) would approach the editorship, including:
- thoughts on the future content and strategic direction of BJME
- an indication of the support available (if any) from the applicant’s home institution, including administrative support and time allowed for journal work
- details of any prior journals experience
The total document should comprise no more than four pages.
Applications (by email) are welcome at any time up until 31st August.
Financial support in the form of an annual editorial stipend and administrative support to manage the Scholar One peer review system are provided by Cambridge University Press. Enquiries about this, or any other contractual issues, should be made to Olivia Hassall (olivia.hassall@cambridge.org)
Search Committee:
Professor Martin Fautley
Dr Ally Daubney
Olivia Hassall, publisher (olivia.hassall@cambridge.org)