Call for Editors, Deadline September 13

Contingent Horizons: The York University Student Journal of Anthropology is currently accepting applications to its Editorial Collective for the following positions: Managing Editor, Section Editor: Research, Section Editor: Reviews, Section Editor: Creative Works, Editorial Assistant, and the Production Editor: Journal Design and Composition.

The Editorial Collective is responsible for managing the journal’s publication process and conducting all relevant activities, including workshops and events. Editors are graduate and undergraduate students at York University.

Applicants to editorial positions should possess the following qualities: excellent command of grammar and composition; excellent editorial and citation skills; attention to detail; good understanding of contemporary anthropological scholarship and theory; an ability to work with fellow students; good organization; strong time management skills; and a strong devotion to producing an excellent student journal.

To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest (500 words) and a CV that includes the names and contact information of two academic references to contingenthorizons@yorku.ca by Friday, September 13^th, 2019.

The Managing Editor is a 2-year voluntary service position open to graduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Managing Editor oversees all journal activities and the publication process, which includes editorial review, peer-review, author revisions, copyediting, annual timely publication (online and print), dissemination, and promotion of the student journal. The Managing Editor supervises the Section Editors and the Editorial Assistant. The Managing Editor sits on the Editorial Board and is responsible for the journal’s email account and communication with the Editorial Board.

The Section Editor: Research position is a 1-year voluntary service position open to graduate and undergraduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Section Editor: Research is responsible for the publication process for all research articles. Section Editors work with peer reviewers and authors directly throughout the publication process. Section Editors are responsible for soliciting contributions to the journal, promoting the journal, and co-facilitating an annual writing workshop for student authors.  

The Section Editor: Reviews position is a 1-year voluntary service position open to graduate and undergraduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Section Editor: Reviews is responsible for the publication process for reviews including book, film, album, and exhibit reviews. Section Editors work with peer reviewers and authors directly throughout the publication process. Section Editors are responsible for soliciting contributions to the journal, promoting the journal, and co-facilitating an annual writing workshop for student authors.  

The Section Editor: Creative Works position is a 1-year voluntary service position open to graduate and undergraduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Section Editor: Creative Works is responsible for the publication process for all creative works, including but not limited to photo essays, creative non-fiction pieces, pedagogical tools, fieldwork reflections, and scholarly interviews. Section Editors work with peer reviewers and authors directly throughout the publication process. Section Editors are responsible for soliciting contributions to the journal, promoting the journal, and co-facilitating an annual writing workshop for student authors.  

The Editorial Assistant position is a 1-year voluntary service position open to undergraduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Editorial Assistant provides editorial, promotional, and administrative support to the Managing Editor and Section Editors. The Editorial Assistant provide website support and are responsible for the journal’s online presence, including twitter and other social media.