ASA editors have an opportunity to shape the intellectual landscape in meaningful ways and to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge. We hope you will consider serving in this role.
Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Journal Editor? (from Inside Higher Ed)
Editors for ASA journals and the Rose Series in Sociology are appointed by ASA Council. Approximately 18 months prior to the end of the editorial term, an open call for editor applications is issued by the ASA Publications Committee (or, in the case of ASA section journals, the section’s publications committee). Any active calls for editor applications will appear on this page and will also be announced in ASA member newsletters and through other communications channels.
See examples of successful editor proposals.
Upcoming Editorships
ASA is currently calling for editor applications for the following journals. Please click on the name of the journal to see the full call for editors. Note that the deadline for applications is December 1, 2025.
Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Co-editorship Interest Form
ASA encourages editor applications for both solo editorships and co-editorships. If you are interested in applying as part of a co-editor team and would like to be connected with other interested colleagues, please complete the Co-editorship Interest Form.
Editor Selection Calendar
June: Upcoming editorships announced.
December 1: Editor proposals due via email [email protected].
January: Publications Committee reviews proposals and sends list to ASA Council for review and approval.
February/March: Council makes formal decisions on editor(s). All candidates are informed. Following verbal agreement, selected candidate(s) sign formal letter of agreement to serve.
July/August: New editorial office opens and begins reviewing manuscripts. Editor-elect is responsible for issues published the following volume year.