[Commlist] Call for Editorial Board Members : Journal of African Media Studies

*Call for Editorial Board Members : Journal of African Media Studies*

The Journal of African Media Studies (JAMS) is seeking expressions of 
interest from media and communication research professionals to join our 
Editorial Board. The opportunity will allow you to keep up-to-date with 
research in our field and to improve the quality of submissions for 
JAMS. The opportunity allows you to position yourself as one of the 
leaders in the evolving and most exciting field of African Media and 
Communication Studies. JAMS is an interdisciplinary journal that 
provides a forum for debate on the historical and contemporary aspects 
of media and communication in Africa. All articles are double-blind 
peer-reviewed in order to maintain the highest standards of scholastic 
integrity. It welcomes research articles, film and theatre reviews, Blog 
and book reviews as well as commentaries reflective of African media and 
communication.

Appointments to the Editorial Board are for a 2-year period and may be 
renewable. Membership on the Editorial Board requires ability to perform 
allocated tasks and to work with a team.

*The Editorial Board members activities include:*

  * working closely with Editors to develop the journal’s vision, policy
    and practices
  * providing expertise and assessment assistance to the editors
  * helping to approve topics for special issues,
  * participating in monthly board meetings,
  * reviewing 8 to 10 manuscripts yearly, and
  * helping recruit reviewers
  * Promoting the journal to authors and readers


The following are criteria for selection of board members:

  * A PhD degree and relevant expertise
  * Prior experience with publishing in and reviewing for peer-review
    publications
  * Access to and capacity for completing reviews in the online
    publication system


Applications should be submitted by *10 February 2020* to the Principal 
Editor, Dr Winston Mano by email: (manow /at/ westminster.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(manow /at/ westminster.ac.uk)>

Application materials should include:

  * Curriculum Vitae
  * Short statement of interest
  * List of journals for which you have reviewed manuscripts


For more information about the JAMS, Submission Guidelines and recent 
issues, please go to the Website: 
https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-of-african-media-studies

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