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The Journal of the Council for Research on Religion (JCREOR) is seeking applicants for 2 Associate Editor positions, for a 12-month term, from June 1st, 2026, to May 31st, 202. JCREOR is a peer-reviewed and open-access publication that publishes bi-annually. For more information, see: https://creor-ejournal.library.mcgill.ca/.

As an associate editor, you will be responsible for:

1. coordinating the peer-review process for manuscripts assigned to you

2. assisting ESL and FSL authors with writing and editing assistance

3. copy-editing, proofreading, layout tasks

4. assisting the managing editors and editor-in-chief as required

(which may include: pre-screening articles, proposing themes for special issues and identifying/inviting appropriate Guest Editors to lead them, utilizing your academic networks to identify/invite new editorial board members, etc.)

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures***. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.*

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.