Christopher Jones writes [in the original post here]:

Dear Environmental Historians,

I write to invite applications for the new editor(s) of the H-Environment Roundtable Reviews. I have enjoyed serving in the role for the last four years, and following the precedent set by series founder Jacob Hamblin, I will make way for new leadership after my four-year term (though I will continue to shepherd several more roundtables that are in process to completion). Both of us share the view that the roundtables create a unique format for deeply engaged, civil, and constructive conversation about recent scholarship in our field that does not exist elsewhere.

As a result, I invite applications for a new editor. This could be a single individual, though in this experimental forum, alternative editor structures are encouraged as well, such as a team approach with 2-3 scholars seeking to represent a range of geographies or time periods. As a first step, interested parties should send a statement of interest, indicating (a) a description of their interest; (b) any ideas they have for how to continue and/or enhance the current structure; and (c) CV(s) by February 20, 2018. This can be sent to me at christopherfjones@gmail.com, though the decision will be made by a committee including the H-Environment editors. Committed engagement to the field of environmental history is expected. Experience with editing, and personal experience writing and publishing a book, are both pluses. The editorship is an uncompensated position.

Job duties include: selecting books, finding suitable reviewers, prodding participants to meet deadlines, advising participants on how to navigate sensitive issues, writing introductions, editing responses for clarity, and disseminating the roundtables. It is expected that there will be at least four roundtables a year, with hopefully 6-8 produced.

The rewards of the job are many, including intellectual stimulation, contribution to the field, and the chance to meet a great number of wonderful colleagues one would not otherwise. 

If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Best regards, 

Chris

Christopher Jones
Arizona State University
Editor, H-Environment Roundtable Reviews

Image: King Arthur’s knights, gathered at the Round Table to celebrate the Pentecost, see a vision of the Holy Grail, Courtesy of Gallica Digital Library.