English for Specific Purposes is calling for applications for an associate editor position. The candidate will join the editorial team of associate editors of ESPj. Associate editors are expected to support the editorial organisation of the journal and show willingness to drive the journal forward.

As a member of the Editorial Team the associate editor will assist the editors-in-chief in reviewing or in coordinating the reviewing of papers submitted for publication in the journal. In addition, the members of the Editorial Team will, in consultation with the editors-in-chief, solicit and acquire suitable articles for the Journal and invite colleagues of high scientific standing to contribute to the Journal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the editorial flow of manuscripts and making recommendations and/or decisions on submissions, working in collaboration with the editors-in-chief. They will ensure that reviewers and authors adhere to the Journal’s Code of Publishing Ethics. The role is offered for a two-year period and may be renewed.

Once experience has been gained as an Associate Editor, the candidate may wish to step up to the position of Editor-in-Chief of the journal.

Applications should be submitted in writing to the Publisher, Marta Baena at [email protected] and should include the following:

Expression of interest
Full CV

The closing date for applicants is 15th October 2024.

For more information about the journal, please visit www.elsevier.com/locate/esp.

Please also feel free to contact the co-editors in chief if you are interested in the position and want more details about it.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)