Call for Editor 

Journal of Advertising

Application Deadline: February 1, 2010

The American Academy of Advertising (AAA) seeks an Editor for The Journal of Advertising (JA), published quarterly by M.E. Sharpe. The new Editor will assume responsibilities January 1, 2011 with first publication in Spring 2011. Editorship is a three-year appointment.

The JA Editor appoints members to the JA Editorial Board, works with M.E. Sharpe, provides bi-annual reports to the AAA Publications Committee, and oversees JA's content. Candidates must be current members in good standing of AAA.

JA encourages discovery and development of (a) valid theory and relevant facts regarding the behavioral and philosophical aspects of advertising communications, and (b) the relationships between these and other components of the advertising business and related processes.

Candidates should provide evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and publication in the field of advertising. Preference is given to candidates whose educational background, experience, and research accomplishments provide direction for the future development of JA. The Editor is expected to report to the AAA Publications Committee (which reports to the Executive Committee) at annual conferences and is required to be an AAA member during the period of Editorship. Support from the Editor's institution is required. Finalists will be interviewed at the 2010 AAA Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN, March 18-21, 2010.

To apply:  Submit (1) letter of interest, (2) statement of publishing philosophy and relevant experience, (3) current vita, and (4) statement of support from your university director, chair, or dean, including specifics as to what resource support your university would contribute. Submit all documents in MS Word or PDF form via e mail to Sally McMillan, Chair, AAA Publications Committee, email: sjmcmill@utk.edu. In
the e mail subject line, please put JA Editor Application.

More information will be provided upon request.

Deadline to apply:  February 1, 2010

All inquiries and applications should be addressed to:

Sally J. McMillan
Chair, AAA Publications Committee
Email: sjmcmill@utk.edu