The Society of Christian Ethics seeks a two-person team to serve as Co-Editors of the Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics (JSCE) for a five-year term, from January 2027-January 2032. The search for the next Co-Editors is now open.

Among other professional benefits, Co-Editors receive an annual stipend from the SCE as well as travel and lodging for the January Annual Meeting.

The Co-Editors play an important role in shaping the SCE, its Annual Meeting, and the academy at large.

• As standing members of the Annual Meeting Program Committee, the Co-Editors influence the content of the Annual Meeting by vetting paper proposals—the first review for potential publication in the JSCE.
• As Co-Editors, they maintain and appoint new members to the Editorial Board (EB) of the JSCE, as well as a Book Review Editor.
• They assign referees (members of the EB and other SCE volunteers) to papers presented at the Annual Meeting by authors who wish to have their papers considered for the JSCE—the second review for publication.
• From referees’ reports and their own assessments, they determine acceptance for publication—the third and final review.
• The Co-Editors produce two issues per year; book reviews included in each issue are under the purview of the Book Review Editor.

Description of Position

Co-Editors work in a team environment to produce two issues of the JSCE each year; lead the JSCE Editorial Board; appoint and collaborate with a Book Review Editor; participate in and attend the online Program Committee meeting; recruit and facilitate the efforts of referees; attend the Annual Meeting in person; and sharpen the quality of the JSCE through regular assessment of publication criteria, reviewer responsibilities, and author eligibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of and familiarity with the JSCE and its mission.
• Membership in good standing in the SCE, commitment to the mission of the SCE, and record of regular attendance at Annual Meetings
• Editing Experience:
• academic manuscript proofreading/preparation of scholarly articles or books for production
• publications and/or edited works in the field of Christian Ethics
• published reviews of other scholars’ work
• use of appropriate editing techniques (e.g., Word Track Changes, Adobe Professional)
• working knowledge of (or ability to search) relevant sections of The Chicago Manual of Style
• willingness to acquire facility with Philosophy Documentation Center and the “Scholastica” submission platform
• Evidence of a strong work ethic and ability to function independently
• Professional demeanor and ability to communicate effectively by the written and spoken word
• Reliability in completing work according to a set timeline

Desired Qualifications

• Tenured faculty members
• Support from the candidates’ respective institutions, such as course releases or student assistance, is important and strongly recommended but not required
• Evidence of strength in the following areas:
• leadership
• project management
• professional collaboration
• technical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to cultivate a broad network of collegial contacts with potential to grow the readership of the JSCE
• The Search Committee will consider candidates who have not served on the Editorial Board of the JSCE, however, priority will be given to candidates who have so served.

To Apply

Candidate Pairs: Interested candidate pairs should send a letter of application that includes a brief narrative of collaboration, a c.v. for each, and contact information for two references who can address the required and desired qualifications that you, as a team, possess, including your organizational skills and abilities to meet deadlines.

Individual Candidates: Individuals who are interested in working with a partner, but do not yet have one, should send a letter of application that includes a brief narrative of experience in publishing, a c.v., and contact information for two references who can address the required and desired qualifications you possess, including your organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Others who are familiar with the SCE and JSCE are invited to encourage qualified candidates to apply or to suggest names and contact information of candidates for consideration.

Send your letter of application to the Search Committee Chair, Cristina Traina, via email, at [email protected]. Applications must be received no later than November 30, 2025.

Interviews will be conducted at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Selection of Co-Editors will conclude with SCE Board approval in Summer 2026, with the transition of editorial duties to occur from October 2026 through Spring 2027.