ISHS seeks new editor for Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society

The Illinois State Historical Society seeks a new editor for the 112-year-old Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, the leading academic publication for historical research about the state of Illinois.

Candidates should:

• Have a Ph.D. in American history and hold a teaching position at an Illinois college or university
• Be engaged actively in the study of Illinois and Midwestern history
• Be a member of the Illinois State Historical Society
• Have support from his or her department and institution (release time or interns)
• Have some editorial experience in academic writing
• Be willing to make a three-year commitment to publish four issues of the Journal per calendar year

Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae to:

William Furry, Executive Director
Illinois State Historical Society
5255 Shepherd Road
Springfield, IL 62703

Or send via email to:

Executivedirector@historyillinois.org

Deadline for application: October 1, 2020