UACES and Routledge are looking for a team of up to three new series editors for their successful Contemporary European Studies Series. The editorships will run for three years from 1 March 2027, with an option to extend for a further two years if mutually agreeable.
 

About the Book Series

The Contemporary European Studies book series is an internationally renowned outlet for the publication of first-rate research in European Union Studies. It aims to reflect the fast moving and multifaceted character of the European Union as a political, economic, social, cultural, security, and technological actor and to represent novel and diverse approaches to European Union Studies.

Over 80 titles have been published since the series’ inception, covering a wide range of topics. You can find out more about the series here: https://www.routledge.com/RoutledgeUACES-Contemporary-European-Studies/book-series/UACES.

The new series editors will need to have some experience in editing and will come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. Relevant editorial experience could include editing an edited volume or guest editing a special issue of a journal – we do not require applicants to have previously edited a book series.
 

Applications

We will accept applications from teams of up to three people. UACES and Routledge are committed to diversifying the field and equal representation in key posts. Please submit a copy of each of your CVs (no more than four pages) and a covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining what you as a team could bring to the role. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they would have the full support of their department should they be appointed.

Applications should arrive by Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT.

Applications should be sent by email to UACES at admin@uaces.org with the subject line: CES Editors Application and will be acknowledged on the next working day. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please contact us before the deadline.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core values at UACES, and all Editors are expected to demonstrate their commitment to our EDI policy.

We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for UACES members, committees, and staff. The UACES community strives to be one where people feel safe, where differences are accepted, where engagement is apparent and where all contributions are encouraged, valued and respected.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates that are underrepresented in the Higher Education sector. 

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process, on commencement, or once in post. You can request support by contacting Kerry Cole, Executive Director at kcole@uaces.org.

Our EDI Officer is available for a confidential conversation with applicants with specific questions or concerns regarding our EDI policy.
 

Interviews

Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview online in December. The interview panel will consist of representatives from UACES and Routledge. An appointment will be made thereafter.

Questions

Questions should be directed to:

• The current CES Editors, Helena Farrand Carrapico (helena.farrand-carrapico@northumbria.ac.uk), Benjamin Martill (benjamin.martill@ed.ac.uk) or Monika Brusenbauch Meislová (brusenbauch.meislova@mail.muni.cz) if about the Editors’ roles;
• Kerry Cole, Executive Director, (kcole@uaces.org)  at UACES if about the appointment process.