Call for Editor-in-Chief: International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC)

Melissa Goldman

SAGE Publishing and the IJAC Editorial Committee, in partnership with ACADIA and IJAC’s founding organizations, announce the search for a new Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Architectural Computing (IJAC).

Established in 2003, IJAC is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that advances high-impact research in computer-aided architectural design. It is jointly supported by international organizations: eCAADe, ACADIA, CAADRIA, and SIGraDi. The journal provides a global platform for theoretical, methodological, and technical work spanning architecture, building performance, digital fabrication, construction, urbanism, and landscape design.

Editorial Role

The Editor-in-Chief will:

• Lead and oversee the peer-review and publication process (via ScholarOne)
• Solicit high-quality submissions and make final editorial decisions
• Manage quarterly issues and coordinate rotating Special Issues
• Work closely with SAGE to ensure timely, rigorous, and impactful publication

Term & Start Date

Three-year term, beginning December 1, 2025 First issue due under new editor: March 2026

Applicant Qualifications

Ideal candidates will: * Have a strong research record in computational design or related areas * Possess editorial or academic leadership experience * Be actively engaged with ACADIA or its sibling organizations * Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and management skills

Institutional Support

Applicants should include documentation of anticipated institutional support (e.g. time release, admin or student worker support, travel funding, etc.).

Application Deadline:

July 31, 2025

Application Materials:

• Letter of interest and vision statement for IJAC
• CV
• Institutional support documentation

Submit applications and inquiries to: martin.mcdonald@sagepub.co.uk Subject line: IJAC Editor Application

https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/JAC/Call_for_Editors_IJAC%20(1)-1744095859.pdf

IJAC / ACADIA Editorial Board:

• Tsz Yan Ng
• Kyle Steinfeld
• Dana Cupkova
• Nathan King
• Daniel Koehler
• Shermeen Yousif
• Edvard Bruun
• Galo Canizares