ANN 18.09.2020

Voluntary Editors, H-AfrArts

Stacey Kennedy

H-AfrArts is looking for Editors to join our small team and share duties and responsibilities on a voluntary basis. We rotate the post every two months and full training and support are available.
The Editor role involves moderating discussion posts and general CFPs. There is also an exciting opportunity (optional) to develop new content based on your interest and initiative, such as developing Teaching and Research Resources, Conference Reports, and Cross-Network Projects. A minimum of one year commitment is required for this role.

For a full description of the duties of Editors please consult: https://networks.h-net.org/node/905/pages/80264/becoming-editor

About the Network:
H-AfrArts is an international network jointly sponsored by H-Net (Humanities Online) and ACASA (Arts Council of the African Studies Association-USA) to provide a forum for the discussion and exploration of African art and expressive culture. There are a number of reasons and benefits for joining H-AfrArts Network, these include:

Collaboration: Volunteering with an H-Net Network can be an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary and committed editorial team.

Engagement: H-AfrArts Network provides an excellent opportunity to engage with, support, and develop your field of study.

Best Practice: H-Net is committed to supporting editorial best practices. You will receive comprehensive H-Commons online training to moderate and safeguard the content of the network.

Support: H-Net has a Home Office staffed by trained historians, an online training program, a Help Desk, and a separate space where its Editors can discuss questions and concerns relating to academic best practices and project development.

Durability: H-Net is committed to the long-term digital preservation of its academic content.

Visibility: H-Net's content is available online for free and uses an email notification system to deliver academic content directly to subscribers.

How to Apply:
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in African Arts and have regular and reliable access to email.
If you are interested, please send your CV and a covering letter by email to: editorial-afrartsmail.h-net.msu.edu
For any questions or help please contact: Helena Cantone - Advisory Board yenacantagmail.com
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
This is a voluntary position: The H-Net is a non-profit organisation run by academics and built around a committed community of volunteers.

Quellennachweis:
ANN: Voluntary Editors, H-AfrArts. In: ArtHist.net, 18.09.2020. Letzter Zugriff 28.03.2024. <https://arthist.net/archive/23563>.

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