Fw: [DS-HUM] Call for Applications: Assistant Editor of Disability Studies Quarterly

[Aull, Felice]

Felice Aull, Ph.D., M.A.
Founder, Literature, Arts, and Medicine Database
Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Medical Humanities
NYU School of Medicine
personal website: www.feliceaull.com

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Subject: [DS-HUM] Call for Applications: Assistant Editor of Disability Studies Quarterly

 

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Disability Studies Quarterly (DSQ, dsq-sds.org <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://dsq-sds.org/__;!!MXfaZl3l!cj2nGHtKz4xge_lPRO2ICWHldBKhKtboUvAOI0QTvFN6t-w0YvhN_4rn79FvqiogJ_C-CeWgyeW493ren3I1heucgbB62vE$ > ) is
seeking an Assistant Editor. This position is best suited for a graduate
student who is interested in writing and editorial work in disability
studies or a related field.



DSQ Assistant Editor Responsibilities: The DSQ Co-Editors will
collaboratively negotiate duties and expectations of the Assistant Editor
position to meet the needs of the journal and to match the skills of the
Assistant Editor. The Editors will also provide training opportunities to
develop and strengthen the Assistant Editor's skillsets.



Assistant Editor responsibilities will comprise no more than 250 work hours
over a one-year (52-week) period; a five-hour/week commitment should be the
average though the weekly load fluctuates based on the journal's quarterly
deadlines. Assistant Editor responsibilities could include the following,
depending on the journal's needs and the Assistant Editor's skills:



*       recommending reviewers for new submissions
*       responding to emails from authors and reviewers
*       collaborating with Editors on final editorial decisions
*       writing decision letters
*       participating in weekly editorial meetings via zoom
*       creating agendas for editorial meetings
*       copyediting
*       working with the Open Journal System to manage editorial workflow
(training provided)
*       posting to social media
*       updating the DSQ editorial board members annually
*       updating the DSQ user database
*       assisting in communication with the SDS Board and the Board's DSQ
Liaison and serving as an ex-officio member of the SDS Publications
Committee



Qualifications: This position is best suited to a graduate student who is
interested in writing and editorial work in disability studies (preferred)
or a related field. The Assistant Editor will work remotely and can live
anywhere, but should be comfortable with Zoom, Microsoft Work, and Google
Drive. The Assistant Editor will also need to learn and use the Open Journal
Systems (OJS) for managing article submissions and editorial workflow; OSU
Libraries and the Editors will provide training for this system. Other than
weekly meetings, the work schedule is asynchronous and flexible. Applicants
should have an academic and/or community background in disability studies
(or a related field) and a strong commitment to the perspectives of disabled
people. We especially encourage folks who identify as disabled, BIPOC,
LGBTQIA+, im/migrant, non-binary and/or multiply marginalized to apply.



Funding: The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) will provide a stipend of
$5,000 for the Assistant Editor position, for a maximum of 250 hours of
work. Benefits also include free SDS membership and free access to all SDS
events while in the position.



Accommodations and Additional Support: The SDS President will provide
additional support as needed and address funding requests for any needed
disability access accommodations; such funding will be in addition to the
$5,000 stipend.



TO APPLY:

Send a cv and a brief one- or two-page letter that describes your skills and
why you want to do this job. Questions to consider include:

Who are you?

Why do you want to do this Assistant Editor work?

What are your research, teaching, service, advocacy interests that relate to
disability studies and this position?



Deadline for application: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Send to:  <mailto:dsqed...@disstudies.org> dsqed...@disstudies.org








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