Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism is looking for Associate Editors. We will be accepting applications from October 15 – December 31, 2026. We anticipate holding interviews in February 2027 and onboarding in April 2027.
To apply, candidates must:
- Complete the application form
- Submit a 250 to 500 word statement explaining your interest in: being an Associate Editor of Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism; contributing to the Meridians Project; and advancing transnational women of color feminist knowledge production globally.
- Submit an updated CV
Meridians is looking for five Associate Editors, each with expertise in one of the following areas:
1. Associate Editor for Transnational and Global Feminisms
Scope: Feminist theories and movements across global and comparative contexts
2. Associate Editor for Race, Ethnicity, Racialization, Diaspora and Migration
Scope: Race, racial formation, ethnicity, indigeneity, racial capitalism, diasporic formations, migration, exile, and transnational belonging.
3. Associate Editor for Arts, Cultural Production, and Pedagogy
Scope: Visual art, literature, performance, film, other creative/critical forms, and feminist pedagogy
4. Associate Editor for Politics and Social Movements
Scope: Political economy, activism, and feminist movements
5. Associate Editor for Creative Writing
Scope: Poetry, fiction, plays, and creative nonfiction
Qualifications and Experience | Associate Editors, typically but not necessarily, are faculty members who have:
- A strong record of scholarly publication in fields relevant to feminism, race, transnationalism, or interdisciplinary humanities, social sciences, or STEM.
- Demonstrated engagement with feminist, anti-racist, and/or decolonial scholarship, creative writing, arts production, or activism.
- Experience with peer review and academic publishing (as an author, reviewer, or editor).
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and organizational capacity.
- A demonstrated commitment to ethical editorial practices and collaborative governance.
- A strong record of service to the profession, the college, and their departments/programs.
Term Lengths
- Associate Editors serve for renewable terms of three (3) years, consistent with Meridians editorial bylaws and Duke University Press norms
- Terms are staggered when possible to ensure continuity and institutional memory.
Reporting Lines
- Associate Editors report directly to the Editor-in-Chief.
- They work collaboratively with other Associate Editors, the Administrative Manager, and the Administrative Assistant/Editorial Coordinator.
- All final publication decisions rest with the Editor-in-Chief
Anticipated Time Commitment
- Associate Editors should anticipate regular engagement for an average of 3 to 5 hours per week with Meridians-related work throughout the calendar year, including manuscript handling, editorial group and all-staff meetings, and strategic consultations.
- Editorial responsibilities are ongoing and vary by submission volume.
- Both in-person and virtual meeting attendance is required, including but not limited to:
- Editorial Group meetings scheduled after the three submission and peer review periods (May 31, September 30, and January 31 each calendar year).
- All-staff monthly meetings
- Attendance at the annual National Women’s Studies Association Meeting (November)
- In-person retreat (May)
- Associate Editor area of specialization duties-related meetings
- Participation/attendance at events on and off Smith campus
- Opportunity to stand-in for the EIC during sabbatical leaves
Compensation
In keeping with industry norms and in line with our peer journals, Meridians Associate Editors will serve on a pro bono basis. The primary compensation is the opportunity to guide debates, fields, disciplines, and improve the demographics of the global academy by supporting the publishing efforts of women of color feminist knowledge producers. That being said, we are exploring the possibility of funding for token stipends in the future.