Editor in Chief: Call for Expressions of Interest
Dr. Kenneth Roberts, current Editor in Chief of the World Leisure Journal, will retire at the
end of 2009. Consequently, the World Leisure Board of Governors will appoint a new Editor
in October 2009, with duties to commence on January 1, 2010.
The Journal, now in its 50th year of publication, provides an international vehicle for the
sharing of original leisure research and scholarship. More specifically, the purpose of the
World Leisure Journal is to stimulate and communicate research, theory, and critical thought
in all areas that address leisure, including play, recreation, the arts and culture, sport,
festivals and celebrations, health and fitness, and travel and tourism. Empirical and
theoretical manuscripts, as well as position papers, review articles, and critical essays are
published in the Journal.
Published quarterly, and available in both print and full-text electronic formats, it is
distributed world wide to libraries, government agencies, institutions and World Leisure
members.
The Journal is the flagship publication of the World Leisure, an international nongovernmental organization, founded 52 years ago and dedicated to promoting leisure as
integral to social, cultural and economic development. It achieves these goals by fostering
research and inquiry, by advocating the importance of leisure in daily lives, and by
programming directed at policy and executive development.
As the premier international periodical representing the full spectrum of leisure, from tourism
to the arts, it falls to the Editor-in-Chief to maintain high standards of scholarship and ensure
the timely and judicious soliciting and managing of manuscripts. The Editor-in-Chief is
assisted by an Editorial Board of Associate Editors, and works closely with the Managing
Editor, who is responsible for the production and distribution of the Journal. The World
Leisure Board of Directors recently approved a revised Editorial Policy, available on the
World Leisure Web Site.
Call for Applications:
A Rare Opportunity
As Editor-in-Chief, not only will the incumbent be serving the international leisure community
in general, but also he or she will be at the leading edge of the stimulating world of leisure
research and scholarship, and as such be instrumental in raising standards and broadening
exposure.
Candidates applying for the position of Editor-in-Chief shall:
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have a record of scholarship and publications
be familiar with contemporary standards and procedures for soliciting, adjudicating
and managing the timely publication of manuscripts
be sensitive to language and cultural differences
bring imagination and new ideas about organizing and presenting content
be knowledgeable and skilled in electronic communications
Remuneration
The position carries no salary, but all expenses associated with the position, together with a
modest stipend are provided.
Appointment and Term:
It is expected that a decision will be taken in September of this year, with duties to
commence on January 1, 2010. The initial appointment shall be for three years.
Application Procedure:
Persons interested in applying for the position must provide the following:
1. A letter stating interest in the position and describing special qualifications.
2. A full Curriculum Vitae
3. The names of two persons familiar with your work
Send materials to the Prof. Atara Sivan at: atarasiv@hkbu.edu.hk
DEADLINE: May 31, 2009
For inquiries, please contact Prof. Atara Sivan at: atarasiv@hkbu.edu.hk