The Board of Australian Historical Studies is seeking expressions of interest to edit the journal for a 3-year term, 2018–2020. Owing to publishing schedules, which require substantial work on issues before they go to press, the volumes for which the new editors will be responsible will be dated 2019–2021. An individual, or editorial team, can apply for the editorship. The current editors, Professor Kate Darian-Smith and Associate Professor Penny Edmonds, complete their terms at the end of 2017.

The journal is published by the Taylor and Francis Group, which handles subscriptions, production and distribution. All submissions are made through an online manuscript submission site, ScholarOne. A part-time Administrative and Editorial Assistant, based at the University of Melbourne, supports the journal and its Editors.

The use of ScholarOne means that it is not necessary for the editor(s) to be based in Melbourne. The Board of Australian Historical Studies continues to meet in Melbourne; Australian and international members outside Melbourne can participate through teleconferencing.

Those interested in the position should indicate their relevant experience, the skills they would bring to the role, their ideas for the future development of the journal, and an indication of the support (in kind or financial) that they would be given from their own institution to undertake the role.

The Board wishes to appoint the new editor(s) before the end of the year, so expressions of interest should be received by 31 July 2017. The current editors will be present to hand-over the journal and provide guidance to the new editors in their first months in the job.

All enquiries and submissions should be directed by 31 July, 2017 to the Chair of the Board, Professor Christina Twomey, School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, Monash University by email to christina.twomey@monash.edu. If you wish to discuss the position prior to application, please telephone Professor Twomey on (03) 9905 2182