Contingent Horizons: The York University Student Journal of Anthropology is currently accepting applications to its Editorial Collective for the following positions: Section Editors: Research, Section Editors: Reviews & 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 25th, 2020.
Editorial Collective: Roles and Responsibilities
Section Editors: Research (2 positions)
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 Editors: Research are 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.
Section Editors: Reviews & Creative Works (3 positions)
The Section Editor: Reviews & Creative Works position is a 1-year voluntary service position open to graduate and undergraduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Section Editors: Reviews & Creative Works are responsible for the publication process for reviews including book, film, album, and exhibit reviews, as well as all creative works, including but not limited to photo essays, creative non-fiction pieces, pedagogical tools, fieldwork reflections, and scholarly interviews. The three Section Editors will divide responsibilities based on expertise and interest. 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.
Editorial Assistant (1 position)
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.
Production Editor: Journal Design and Composition (1 position)
The Production Editor: Journal Design and Composition position is a 1-year voluntary service position open to graduate and undergraduate students in social anthropology at York University. The Production Editor provides typesetting, design, and composition for the journal’s annual publication, both online and in print. The Production Editor also provides editorial support to the Managing Editor and Section Editors throughout the publication process. The Production Editor is responsible for soliciting contributions to the journal, promoting the journal, and co-facilitating an annual writing workshop for student authors.
Editorial Collective
Contingent Horizons: The York University Student Journal of Anthropology
Department of Anthropology, York University
2054 Vari Hall, 2700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3
Email: contingenthorizons@yorku.ca
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