Posted by Dr Caroline Edwards on 2025-03-12
C21 Literature: Journal of 21st-Century Writings is the journal of the British Association for Contemporary Literary Studies (BACLS). The journal is dedicated to examining the genres, forms of publication, and circulation of 21st-century writings. C21 Literature engages with, and makes a significant contribution to, the explosion of interest in 21st-century writings, seen in book groups, university courses, and the development of online publishing.
The journal now seeks a new editor for a three-year term, to start on 19th May 2025.
The role involves:
- Commissioning special issues on relevant subject areas
- Advocating for the journal as the best outlet for scholarship on twenty-first century literary studies
- Overseeing peer review at the title and ensuring the highest editorial standards
- Liaising with the editorial associates to ensure the highest standards of writing in the title
- Working with our publisher, the Open Library of Humanities, to bring articles to publication
C21 Literature and BACLS are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and we particularly encourage applications from people who identify with groups that are currently underrepresented in literary studies.
Candidates who would like to know more about the role should contact Dr Caroline Edwards (caroline.edwards@bbk.ac.uk) and Prof. Sîan Adiseshiah (S.Adiseshiah@lboro.ac.uk).
Expressions of interest should take the form of a brief cover letter setting out your anticipated editorial approach and a CV, addressed to Dr Diletta De Cristofaro (diletta.cristofaro@northumbria.ac.uk) and Prof. Phil Leonard (philip.leonard@ntu.ac.uk). Please send expressions of interest by 22nd April 2025.
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