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Deadline: 25 September 2026
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) seeks to appoint Editors for the international journal Regional Studies (RS) published by Routledge.
Applicants are called on to join the existing team of Editors in managing the peer review of general submissions in their area of expertise, enhancing the journal’s reputation as a world-leading publication in the field of regional studies, and ensuring that it is in a position to attract the best authors and papers for its readership.
About the journal
Regional Studies is a leading international journal covering the development of theories and concepts, empirical analysis and policy debate in the field of regional studies. The journal publishes original research spanning the economic, social, political and environmental dimensions of urban and regional (subnational) change.
The distinctive purpose of Regional Studies is to connect insights across intellectual disciplines in a systematic and grounded way to understand how and why regions and cities evolve. It publishes research that distils how economic and political processes and outcomes are contingent upon regional and local circumstances. The journal is a pluralist forum, which showcases diverse perspectives and analytical techniques.
Essential criteria for papers to be accepted for Regional Studies are that they make a substantive contribution to scholarly debates, are sub-national in focus, conceptually well-informed, empirically grounded and methodologically sound. Submissions are also expected to engage with wider debates that advance the field of regional studies and are of interest to readers of the journal.
Regional Studies has a significant circulation footprint and far-reaching impact. It is distributed and promoted with its RSA sister journals, Territory, Politics, Governance; Spatial Economic Analysis; Regional Studies, Regional Science; Area Development and Policy, and Finance & Space.
Key Skills and Attributes
Regional Studies specifically seeks to appoint new Editors with editorial experience with the academic journal peer-review process, including familiarity with the administration of peer-reviewed journals. The journal seeks applications from candidates who are familiar with the journal and its scope, and with substantive expertise within the multidisciplinary fields of regional studies and its constituent disciplines. Specifically, the journal seeks candidates with expertise in regional infrastructure investments/disinvestments (e.g., transportation and housing), carbon transitions, technological change, quantitative methodologies, and regional dynamics in the Global South.
Current non-members of the RSA may apply. However, successful candidates appointed to the position will be expected to join the RSA as a Member throughout their term. Further details are available from the Regional Studies Association Office or the Association website at https://www.regionalstudies.org/about/memberships/
Application instructions
In making expressions of interest candidates are invited to submit a cover letter (maximum 2000 words) setting out:
- Existing editorial experience and in particular experience managing the peer review process. Please note any knowledge of legal and ethical issues in scholarly publishing. Please also note any edited books, journal special issues, or experience editing other academic journals.
- Ideas for the journal that might be pursued during the term as Editor (contextualized within the historic and future strengths of the journal and its place in regional studies, broadly defined). Please note ideas about how the journal can have academic and policy impact.
- Any institutional support available, including any time allowance to undertake the editorial role.
Full CVs should be submitted – these may be in summary form but should give enough information to demonstrate embeddedness in the field, e.g. information about networks, conferences attended, relevant publications, professional memberships, etc.
Candidates are asked to provide a list of any potential conflicts of interest within the vision statement (if applicable). The list should include the candidate’s other commitments and roles involving journals, books, and societies that produce publications (e.g. membership of publication oversight committees).
Those interested in applying who have questions are welcome to contact: Tom Merriweather, Head of Publishing, RSA Email: Tom.Merriweather@regionalstudies.org
Closing date: 5pm GMT, Friday 25th September 2026
Journal pledge
The journal is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team and decision making processes. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and each will be judged on its merits without bias for seniority of institutional affiliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
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