Near Eastern Archaeology, the more popular publication of ASOR, brings to life the ancient world from Mesopotamia to the wider Mediterranean with authoritative analyses and vibrant images. NEA (ISSN 1094-2076) is published four times each year (quarterly) in March, June, September, and December.

The Editor of Near Eastern Archaeology currently receives an annual stipend of $13,000. The Editor—working with an Assistant Editor, Editorial Board, the Publications Committee, and ASOR’s publishing partner The University of Chicago Press—holds full editorial control of Near Eastern Archaeology. The editor works remotely but is expected to attend the ASOR Annual Meeting to attend both the annual Committee on Publications meeting and the annual meeting of the NEA Editorial Board.

Self-nominations are preferred and should include the following items: 1) a one-paragraph academic biography; 2) a brief statement describing why the candidate is interested in the position; and 3) contact information (including e-mail and telephone number).  If a candidate is being nominated by another person, we seek the candidate’s name, a short academic history, a brief statement describing why the candidate would be appropriate for the position, contact information, and, most importantly, a statement from the candidate that she or he agrees to being nominated.

Candidates are also encouraged to contact the current editor, Stephanie Budin (nea-editor@asor.org), or the Chair of the Publications Committee, Kevin McGeough (kmcgeough@gmail.com), for more information about the position and its responsibilities. Nominations for the position should be directed to the ASOR Office c/o Marta Ostovich (programs@asor.org).