Role Descriptions:
Editor in Chief:
The Editor-in-Chief will oversee the Editorial Board and mediate all communication between contributors and editors. Their roles and responsibilities include:
- Leading and organizing the editorial board, as well as selecting candidates
- Moderating and participating in review and selection of contributions
- Ensuring that the double-blind peer-review process is followed
- Communicate with authors from submission to publication
- Working with the Creative Director to ensure cohesiveness with graphical elements
The allocated time commitment is set to 3 to 5 hours a week between late-September to early-March, with mandatory leadership of at least four group meetings with the Editorial Board, and regular meetings with the UPA VP Academic, the Board of Directors, and occasional meetings with authors. Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled in a program within in the Department of Geography, Planning & Environment at Concordia University. No prior experience is required, but strong leadership, writing and reviewing skills is a strong asset.
Please note that the Editor-in-Chief role is remunerated by a minimum honorarium of $500.
Creative Director:
The Creative Director will be responsible for the design and visual identity of the journal. Their roles and responsibilities include:
- Upkeeping and updating the Roundabout website
- Developing a unique visual identity for volume III which reflects the general design language of previous issues
- Designing the journal based on the needs of the featured articles and graphics
The Creative Director's work will occur mostly in March and April, 2027, after final cuts and edits have been made, to regularily meet with the Editor in Chief, design, and prepare the journal for publishing. Additionally, some regular work will be required throughout the school year, particualrily to maintain the Roundabout website. Prior design experience will be considered a crucial asset.
Please note that the Creative Director role is renumerated by a minimum honorarium of $300.
Editorial Board:
The editorial board is the backbone of Roundabout, and plays the key role of shaping academic quality and integrity of the Journal. The editor will work under the guidance of the Editor-in-Chief to:
- Review and suggest edits for author contributions
- Assist in the selection process
- Reflect and uphold the standards of academic integrity
- Collaborate with other editors in shaping the themes and vision of the Journal
The allocated time commitment is set for 2 to 4 hours a week between December to March, with mandatory attendance to one group meeting every two weeks between that time period.
This role is an excellent opportunity to be part of a nationally-recognized student-led academic journal in urban studies and geography while gaining invaluable experience in academic peer-review and publishing. Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled in a program within in the Department of Geography, Planning & Environment at Concordia University. No prior editing experience is required, but strong writing and reviewing skills is a strong asset.