{"id":3450,"date":"2026-09-08T14:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/meridians\/?p=3450"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:55:23","slug":"meridians-is-looking-for-five-associate-editors-each-with-expertise-in-one-of-the-following-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/meridians\/meridians-is-looking-for-five-associate-editors-each-with-expertise-in-one-of-the-following-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Meridians is looking for five Associate Editors, each with expertise in one of the following areas:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfudb-p2bTa3WjxSVkfuadCBg3L2xrQ1PyJqfxYox04i-jfgA\/viewform?usp=preview\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Associate Editor for Transnational and Global Feminisms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Scope: <\/strong>Feminist theories and movements across global and comparative contexts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Associate Editor for Race, Ethnicity, Racialization, Diaspora and Migration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Scope:<\/strong> Race, racial formation, ethnicity, indigeneity, racial capitalism, diasporic formations, migration, exile,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and transnational belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Associate Editor for Arts, Cultural Production, and Pedagogy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scope:<\/strong> Visual art, literature, performance, film, other creative\/critical forms, and feminist pedagogy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Associate Editor for Politics and Social Movements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scope:<\/strong> Political economy, activism, and feminist movements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Associate Editor for Creative Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scope:<\/strong> Poetry, fiction, plays, and creative nonfiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qualifications and Experience | Associate Editors are faculty members who typically have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong record of scholarly publication in fields relevant to feminism, race, transnationalism, or interdisciplinary humanities, social sciences, or STEM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated engagement with feminist, anti-racist, and\/or decolonial scholarship, creative writing, arts production, or activism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with peer review and academic publishing (as an author, reviewer, or editor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent judgment, communication skills, and organizational capacity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A demonstrated commitment to ethical editorial practices and collaborative governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A strong record of service to the profession, the college, and their departments\/programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Term Lengths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate Editors serve for renewable terms of three (3) years, consistent with <em>Meridians<\/em> editorial bylaws and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duke University Press norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Terms are staggered when possible to ensure continuity and institutional memory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reporting Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate Editors report directly to the Editor-in-Chief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They work collaboratively with other Associate Editors, the Administrative Manager, and the Administrative Assistant\/Editorial Coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All final publication decisions rest with the Editor-in-Chief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anticipated Time Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate Editors should anticipate regular engagement with Meridians-related work throughout the calendar year, including manuscript handling, editorial group and all-staff meetings, and strategic consultations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial responsibilities are ongoing and vary by submission volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-person meeting attendance is required, including but not limited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editorial Group meetings scheduled after the three submission and peer review periods (May 31, September 30, and January 31 each calendar year).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-staff meetings monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Women\u2019s Studies Association Meeting (November)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual Retreat (May)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associate Editor area of specialization duties-related meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation\/attendance at events on and off Smith campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standing in for the EIC during sabbatical leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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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. 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