The Chief Editor provides overall academic and strategic leadership for the Bulletin and is responsible for:
• Setting the strategic, editorial, and scholarly direction of the journal
• Managing and overseeing the peer -review process for all submissions
• Ensuring the academic quality, integrity, and ethical standards of the journal
• Working closely with Associate Editors, Assistant Editors, and the Editorial Committee
• Promoting the Bulletin nationally and internationally
• Representing the journal in academic and professional forums.
Requirements
• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Library and Information Science, Heritage Studies, Publishing, Literary Studies, History, or a related discipline
• A strong record of scholarly publications and peer -reviewed research
• Experience in academic publishing, editorial leadership, and peer review
• Knowledge of digital and open -access publishing
• Commitment to ethical publishing practices
• Ability and willingness to serve actively for the full term.
Benefits
Three -year contract appointment.
Opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a respected academic journal.
Collaborate with leading academics and researchers.
Professional exposure within the academic publishing sector.
Opportunity to influence scholarly research and knowledge dissemination.
Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications.
National and international networking opportunities.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 16:30.Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
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