{"id":5300,"date":"2026-02-19T10:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/espsig.iatefl.org\/?page_id=5300"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:44:33","slug":"call-for-expressions-of-interest-volunteer-editor-in-chief","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/espsig.iatefl.org\/?page_id=5300","title":{"rendered":"Call for Expressions of Interest \u2013 Volunteer Editor-in-Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The IATEFL English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group (ESPSIG) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for its biannual peer-reviewed journal Professional and Academic English.<\/p>\n<p>This is an exciting moment to join the journal as it works toward indexing in major research databases.<\/p>\n<p>About the role. As Editor-in-Chief, you will:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Lead and grow scholarship in English for Specific Purposes (ESP)<br \/>\n\u2022 Build and manage a team of editors and peer reviewers<br \/>\n\u2022 Oversee the journal publication cycle and liaise with the publisher and ESPSIG committee<br \/>\n\u2022 Promote the journal and encourage submissions from global networks<br \/>\n\u2022 Help shape the journal\u2019s future direction and strategy<\/p>\n<p>Term: 3 years (renewable once)<\/p>\n<p>Requirement: Must be an IATEFL member with ESPSIG membership before taking up the role.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking for someone with:<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 Strong knowledge of ESP and postgraduate teaching experience<br \/>\n\u2714 Academic publishing experience (author\/reviewer\/editor)<br \/>\n\u2714 Leadership, teamwork and strategic planning skills<br \/>\n\u2714 Excellent editing, proofreading and communication skills<\/p>\n<p>How to apply:<\/p>\n<p>Send the following to <a class=\"de3d5865 ee709ba4\" href=\"mailto:journal.espsig@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-view-name=\"feed-commentary\"><span class=\"e1c756a4\"><strong>journal.espsig@hotmail.com<\/strong><\/span><\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Expression of interest explaining how you meet the criteria<br \/>\n\u2022 Your vision for the journal<br \/>\n\u2022 Your CV<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Deadline: Monday, 9 March 2026<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 further information and application here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatefl.org\/current-calls-volunteers\/\">https:\/\/www.iatefl.org\/current-calls-volunteers\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Help shape the future of ESP research and publishing\u2014please share or apply!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IATEFL English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group (ESPSIG) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for its biannual peer-reviewed journal Professional and Academic English. 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