American Journal of Archaeology Editorial Assistant
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), a not-for-profit membership organization in Boston, MA, is seeking an Editorial Assistant (EA) for its academic quarterly journal, the American Journal of Archaeology (AJA). The EA is responsible for assisting the Editors-in-Chief (EICs) with screening article submissions, corresponding with authors and reviewers, and performing comprehensive technical checks on accepted manuscripts.
The AJA Editorial Assistant is a part-time contract position overseen by the Editors-in-Chief and the Managing Editor. The target start date will be mid to late August 2026 to allow training overlap with the outgoing Editorial Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct preliminary assessment of whether new article submissions conform to submission guidelines and requirements
- Correspond with authors and reviewers through the editorial process; correspond with the Managing Editor as necessary for questions about figures, procedure, etc.
- Perform comprehensive technical checks on accepted manuscripts (e.g., format of text, figures, and tables; format of all citations and references; figure number sequence and call-out agreement)
- Format (within reason) the final manuscript text according to the house style guide
- Monitor whether authors have submitted the necessary supporting documentation and communicate with them when it is missing
- Provide organizational assistance to the EICs (e.g., change due dates for authors and reviewers, assist authors and reviewers with Editorial Manager)
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Mediterranean, Classical, Near Eastern, or Egyptian archaeology or a related field
- Ability to work hybrid in our Auburndale, MA office or remotely in a distraction-free environment
- A functioning, updated computer and reliable high-speed internet connection
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Exemplary organization and time management skills, with the understanding that the time commitment will vary (5–15 hours per week) depending on the stage of the editorial cycle
Compensation will be $40 per hour as well as AIA membership at the Professional level and Annual Meeting registration. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three people who can serve as references.
The AJA is committed to upholding the AIA’s goals of advocacy and accountability, and we welcome applicants from groups who historically have not been represented in the field of academic publishing. BIPOC candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
AIA offices are located at 2000 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 415, Auburndale, MA 02466. The AIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit the AJA’s website (www.ajaonline.org) and the AIA’s website (www.archaeological.org).
To apply:
Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, writing sample, and list of references to aja@archaeological.org by August 3, 2026. For questions, please contact Meg Sneeringer, Managing Editor, at msneeringer@archaeological.org. Video interviews will commence after the application deadline.