Applications Invited for Media Review Editor – Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education
Supporting the Profession Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division Womxn in Student Affairs AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Mid-Level Senior Level VP for Student Affairs
January 26, 2026
Application Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education invites applicants for the position of Media Review Editor of the Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education (JWG). The official term is for three years beginning in March 2027.
Scope of JWG
JWG is published four times a year in both print and electronic formats. The journal publishes scholarship that centers gender-based experiences of students, faculty, and staff while examining oppression, including but not limited to patriarchy, sexism, trans* oppression, and cisnormativity as they intersect with other systems of domination. JWG includes manuscripts that not only focus on a gender-based group but also critically interrogate how gender has been used as a construct to limit opportunities and shape outcomes and experiences. The journal publishes high-quality, rigorous scholarship that can transform daily practice, research, and the field of higher education. JWG is a publication of NASPA, the leading voice of student affairs, in collaboration with Taylor and Francis.
Qualification and Requirements
The Media Review Editor role is a professional service position requiring critical engagement with gender, equity, and justice-oriented media relevant to higher education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate familiarity with feminist, intersectional, or critical perspectives; possess strong analytical and writing skills; and be able to produce concise, scholarly media reviews that align with the journal’s mission and audience.
Applicants should have experience engaging with scholarly or professional literature and media (e.g., books, documentaries, podcasts, digital scholarship); demonstrate attention to detail and clarity in writing; and be receptive to editorial feedback. Media reviewers are expected to meet submission deadlines, participate in a developmental editorial process, and contribute to the journal’s role in shaping scholarly and practitioner conversations. Membership in NASPA is encouraged but not required.
Major Responsibilities
- Review books, films, podcasts, digital scholarship, and other media relevant to women, gender, and higher education.
- Evaluate media through feminist, intersectional, and critical perspectives aligned with the journal’s mission.
- Produce clear, concise, and analytically rigorous media reviews that connect content to scholarship and practice in higher education.
- Meet established submission deadlines and adhere to journal guidelines for length, format, and style.
- Engage in a developmental editorial process by responding thoughtfully to editorial feedback and revision requests.
- Maintain scholarly integrity, accuracy, and ethical standards in all submitted reviews.
- Contribute to the visibility and intellectual scope of the journal by identifying emerging or impactful media for potential review.
- Collaborate with the Managing Editor and editorial team to support the timely publication of media review sections.
- Represent and promote the journal’s media review work within professional and academic networks when appropriate.
Application Packet Requirements
The application packet should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae (CV). The cover letter should be no more than five (5) pages and include:
- Applicant’s name, institutional affiliation, and current position
- A description of the applicant’s qualifications relevant to the role
- Evidence of the applicant’s experience supporting scholarly publishing, peer review, or editorial work
A CV must be included with the application, but it is not counted toward the five-page limit.
Applicants will be notified of a decision in early fall 2026.
Questions regarding the position or responsibilities may be directed to the Co-Editors-in-Chief, Natasha Croom ([email protected]), Christa Porter ([email protected]), or Laura Parson ([email protected]), who are happy to provide additional information.
Questions regarding the application process may be addressed to Melissa Dahne, Senior Director of Publications, NASPA ([email protected]).
Please circulate this call to colleagues who may have an interest in applying.