Expressions of Interest: pre-1707 editor
Call for Expressions of Interest
Scottish Historical Review: Pre-1707 Editor
The Scottish Historical Review seeks an editor for pre-1707 material. The term of office is 5 years and comes with an honorarium of £1,500 per annum. Working closely with an experienced team of SHR editors, the SHR Trustees, and Edinburgh University Press, you will be responsible for receiving and managing all submissions to the journal covering the period from the earliest times to 1707. You will have knowledge and expertise in any area of the pre-1707 history of Scotland and its peoples, and/or Scotland in its comparative and transnational contexts. Previous editorial experience is desirable but not essential.
Applications are invited from individuals with a track record of scholarly publications or other professional outputs appropriate to their career stage. We particularly welcome applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, and those with other protected characteristics who are under-represented on the editorial team and the Trust. We also welcome applications from candidates who have had recent career breaks or exhibit non-linear career paths. (Applicants can write to or request a conversation in confidence with the Convener of the Trust.)
The Scottish Historical Review is the leading research journal in the field. The successful applicant joins the editorial team at an exciting time, as the editors and the Trust continue to develop initiatives aimed at promoting greater diversity and equality, while advocating for the value of the humanities in a changing world. You can read more about the Trust’s initiatives here.
For queries or to request an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Senior Editor, Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones:
To discuss career breaks or other relevant personal circumstances in confidence, or to find out more about the work of the Trust, please contact the Convener of the Trust, Professor Laura Stewart: laura.stewart@york.ac.uk.
Expressions of Interest should outline your area of expertise, your relevant experience, and your ambitions for the journal (max. 500 words). Please send your EoI, plus a short Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 sides of A4), to the Convener of the Trust, Professor Laura Stewart: laura.stewart@york.ac.uk
The deadline is 5pm on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an informal (c.20min) conversation online with the Convener of the Trust, the Senior Editor, and one of the Trustees in late March or early April.
Role descriptor
receive and manage all article submissions to the journal in the area of pre-1707 history
manage the peer review process in a timely manner by commissioning reviewers with the knowledge and expertise to provide rigorous and constructive assessments
make decisions with the Senior Editor on the suitability of submissions for publication and provide constructive feedback to authors
work with the EUP team to ready accepted articles for publication
work with the Senior Editor, Special Issues Editor, and EUP team on the publication schedule (the SHR is published three times a year, with one special issue per year), ensuring an appropriate balance between pre- and post-1707 material
work with the Senior Editor, Special Issues Editor, EUP team, and Trustees on promoting greater diversity in our author profile and supporting authors from all backgrounds
work with the Editorial team and EUP to provide a bi-annual report on the journal and to attend two meetings per year with the Trustees (April and October)
Person specification
Demonstrable expertise in any area of the pre-1707 history of Scotland and its peoples, or Scotland in its comparative and transnational contexts
Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Well-developed analytical skills
Ability to work independently to deadlines
Ability to work constructively in a team
Good interpersonal skills
Appropriate IT skills