Call for Associate Editor (Book Reviews)

Προθεσμία: 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2019

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Approaches is seeking an Associate Editor who will be responsible for managing book reviews.

Book reviews are a vital feature of Approaches’ critical engagement with contemporary scholarship and new emerging research in the field.In addition to welcoming different types of reviews (including reviews of audio-visual materials, such as educational DVDs), Approaches invites reviews both of music therapy books and of books that explore issues related to the wider field of music, health and wellbeing. As a bilingual journal, Approaches also welcomes reviews written in English and in Greek. Reviews can take different formats and new ideas are always welcome.

This new role within the journal’s editorial board involves remaining up-to-date with new emerging knowledge and publications, selecting books for review, identifying and inviting reviewers, liaising with book publishers, and managing the submission process through to publication.

The Associate Editor (Book Reviews) will join a dynamic,international and interdisciplinary editorial team and work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the other Associate Editors of Approaches. This role offers scope for career development and is a unique opportunity for someone who wishes to contribute to the development of Approaches as a leading open access music therapy journal. The editorial team of Approaches meets in person annually at international music therapy conferences, and more regular online meetings are arranged as needed to discuss manuscripts submitted for review.

Approaches fosters interdisciplinary dialogue bridging local and global aspects of music, health and wellbeing. The Associate Editor (Book Reviews) is expected to agree with the journal’s ethos and its vision, and to retain high professional standards in all aspects of their work.

Required qualifications:

  • Excellent academic writing skills in English or in Greek. Knowledge of both languages is not required
  • Experience in academic writing for peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience as a peer reviewer

Preferred qualifications:

  • Music therapy qualification
  • Experience as an editor

This is a 5-year term, voluntary position which can be renewed once. Time commitment is flexible as long as the work is produced in a timely manner and is of high quality.

How to apply:

If you are interested in becoming an Associate Editor (Book Reviews) for Approaches,please email:

  • your CV
  • an article or book review you have had published in a peer-reviewed journal within the last five years
  • a brief statement of interest (maximum 600 words) detailing why you are interested in this role

Please email these materials to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr Giorgos Tsiris (approaches.editor@gmail.com) by 15th February 2019. Potential candidates are welcome to get in touch if they wish to discuss any questions
prior to submitting their application.

Applications will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editors of Approaches.