Assistant Editor (x2 Positions)
Journal: Politikon: South African Journal of Political Studies
Location: Remote / Flexible
Honorarium: Modest
Application Deadline: 18 February 2026
The Assistant Editors will assist the Editor-in-Chief with:
Shaping a clear vision for the direction of the journal
Managing the peer review of submitted manuscripts assigned by the Editor-in-Chief
Soliciting high quality manuscripts and books to review from quality publishers
Selecting a sufficient pool of reviewers and editorial board members to review manuscripts
Recruiting guest editors for special issues
Ensuring all submissions meet ethical standards and maintain a high quality of publications
Editing 2-3 book reviews of approximately 1200 words per issue
Ensuring that manuscripts and book reviews are received and submitted to meet production deadlines
Performing all such editorial tasks assigned by the Editor-in-Chief
A PhD in Political Studies, International Relations or closely related field
An established record of publications in the field of Politics and/ International Relations or other relevant sub-field within Political Studies
A sound understanding of Political Studies scholarship
Experience with the academic peer review process and journal editing
Strong managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to identify and solicit relevant books for review
Interested parties are invited to submit their inquiries and applications to: matshandaeditor@gmail.com
Applications must include a short cover letter outlining suitability for the position and a detailed CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. If you have not received communication by March 2, 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.