Position: Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) Editor
Term Dates: January 2024 – August 2026
The Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) is a peer-reviewed publication of thought leadership. Each issue focuses on a timely topic of interest with feature essays and book reviews written by a wide variety of voices—faculty members, independent researchers, international education professionals, and graduate students—synthesizing key information for international educators with the intent to foster dialogues, offer a forum for the expansion of diverse voices, and inform the field regarding current worthwhile publications. Available issues may be utilized as reference materials, in curricula, and in conversations on specific topics. The publication process for GSLR may also be used as a mentoring and professional development opportunity for students and early career scholar-practitioners interested in learning more about publication processes and how to actively contribute to important conversations in the field of international education. The GSLR Editor manages the full product lifecycle for the assigned issues, including soliciting submissions, managing the peer review process, and promoting the completed work to academic and nonacademic networks within and beyond NAFSA.
Position Updated: December 2023
NAFSA is not currently accepting applications for this position. Visit NAFSA Volunteer Leadership to learn about available opportunities.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
This position will:
- Act as overall content editor of the work, actively communicating and engaging with authors, reviewers, the TLS KC liaison, and NAFSA staff liaison and project manager throughout the assigned term.
- Develop a call for submissions related to the associated NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo theme in collaboration with the assigned TLS KC liaison and NAFSA staff liaison and project manager.
- Solicit submissions and submission reviewers for assigned issues from across own professional and academic networks.
- Manage the submission review process for assigned issues.
- Submit a session proposal for each associated NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo focused on assigned issues.
- Attend and engage in the associated NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo for assigned issues.
- Participate in planning and debrief meetings as organized by NAFSA staff.
Commitment
- Confirm for the associated production of two assigned issues, renewable upon agreement with NAFSA staff.
- Prepare for and attend meetings with NAFSA staff, the TLS KC liaison, submission reviewers, and authors as needed throughout the year.
- Dedicate 2-3 hours per month during initial planning phase and 5-10 hours per month for active product management for each assigned issue, depending on the combined quality of submissions and responsiveness of authors and reviewers.
- Foster an inclusive environment in alignment with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
Qualifications
- Over 5 years of experience working or conducting research in the field of international education and exchange.
- Strong publication record, including as an author, peer reviewer, and editor for either journal articles or books.
- Strong mentoring and facilitation skills, including working with authors and submission reviewers with varying levels of experience in general and international education in particular.
- Ability and willingness to identify resources and facilitate connections to adequately address a topical theme.
- Current NAFSA membership preferred.
- Previous NAFSA author or reviewer experience preferred (e.g., blog posts, books, Global Studies Literature Review, International Educator, Research Symposium Series, Trends & Insights, white papers or reports)
