Medical Anthropology Quarterly Seeks Book Reviews Editor

 

UPDATE: This position has been filled.

Medical Anthropology Quarterly invites applications for the position of Book Reviews Editor. The ideal candidate would be broadly trained in medical anthropology and committed to meeting publication deadlines. The Book Reviews Editor’s responsibilities include:

  • selecting books for review
  • identifying qualified reviewers
  • ensuring that reviews are completed in a timely manner
  • editing reviews for length, clarity, and style
  • working with the main MAQ editorial office at the University of Florida

The position requires approximately 4–6 hours per week, on average. Successful applicants should have support from their home institutions.

MAQ is an international journal published by the Society for Medical Anthropology, a section of the American Anthropological Association. The journal publishes research and theory in all areas of medical anthropology. Its goal is to stimulate development of important ideas, methods, and debates in medical anthropology and to explore the links between medical anthropology, the parent discipline of anthropology, and neighboring fields in the health and social sciences.

To apply, send a letter of interest and a CV to the Editor, Clarence C. Gravlee, at cgravlee@ufl.edu by April 15.