CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF alt.theatre: cultural diversity and the stage

[Edward Little]

*CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF alt.theatre:
cultural diversity and the stage. *

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*alt.theatre* is Canada's only professional theatre journal examining
intersections between politics, cultural plurality, social activism and the
stage. Our readership includes theatre practitioners, academics, plus
others interested in issues pertaining to arts and cultural diversity. The
magazine is published quarterly by Teesri Duniya Theatre.  The
editor-in-chief reports to the Board of Teesri Duniya and is responsible
for all aspects of the editorial content of the magazine, including writing
editorials, ensuring a steady stream of submissions, managing the receipt
and assessment of articles, making final decisions regarding revisions and
intention to publish, overseeing copy editing and graphic layout, and
ensuring that the magazine is published on schedule An editorial board
assists the editor in identifying, soliciting, and vetting content. The
editor-in-chief also works in partnership with Teesri Duniya’s general
manager on magazine-related grant-writing, advertising, revenue strategies,
pricing, costs, and circulation management.



The position offers considerable opportunity for team-building, growth, and
the development of a unique editorial vision and voice. The ideal candidate
will have superior writing and editing skills, strong connections to
culturally diverse theatre artists and practices in Canada and abroad, and
a deep interest in building upon the solid intellectual and aesthetic
foundations already established *by alt.theatre*. This is a one-year
initial appointment subject to longer term renewal based on clear evidence
of achievement. Remuneration during the initial appointment will be $2,500
per issue, subject to review in subsequent years as funding permits.



Affiliation with a university is not required, although the institutional
support provided by such a position would be an asset. The editor may serve
from any location; residency in Montreal is not required.



FOR MORE INFORMATION about the mandate, structure, and editorial policy of
the magazine, visit our web pages at *www.teesriduniya.com* or contact
Teesri Duniya Theatre via email at admin at teesriduniya.com



Applications should include: a resume and a detailed letter of application
addressing related skills, experience, and abilities, as well as editorial
interests and the candidate’s vision for the journal.



Applications must be received by email at Teesri Duniya Theatre by June 15,
2012. Please send to: admin at teesriduniya.com.



The hiring decision will be announced in late June, with the editorship
changeover scheduled to coincide with the September 2012 issue.


-- 
Edward Little
Professor, Department of Theatre, Concordia University
Editor-in-Chief, *alt.theatre: cultural diversity and the stage*
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