Position: Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) Author
Term Dates: May 2025 – May 2026
The Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) is a peer-reviewed publication of thought leadership furthering conversations around the NAFSA annual conference theme since 2023.
Each issue focuses on a timely topic of interest with feature essays and book reviews written by a wide variety of voices—faculty members, independent researchers, international education professionals, and graduate students—synthesizing key information for international educators with the intent to foster dialogues, offer a forum for the expansion of diverse voices, and inform the field regarding current worthwhile publications. Available issues may be utilized as reference materials, in curricula, and in conversations on specific topics.
Led by the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC) since 2010, the GSLR publication process may also be used as a mentoring and professional development opportunity for students and early career scholar-practitioners interested in learning more about publication processes and how to actively contribute to important conversations in the field of international education.
If you're interested in reviewing submissions, as well as authoring, view details here: GSLR Submission Reviewer.
Position Updated: May 2025
Major Functions and Responsibilities
This position will:
- Submit an initial idea for consideration as an essay or book review in the upcoming GSLR issue according to the provided guidelines by the specified deadline.
- Respond to constructive feedback from the GSLR Editor in a timely manner and according to the requested timeline in order to revise and refine the submission for publication.
- Provide accurate citation information within the submission for all sources using Chicago style.
- Confirm that the submission is an original work of the author and not under consideration for another publication.
- Actively communicate with the GSLR Editor regarding the status of submission.
- Please note that the review process is confidential and attempts will be made to provide double-blind review.
Commitment
- Confirm for a specific project-defined commitment designated by the lifecycle of a single GSLR issue.
- Communicate with the GSLR Editor regarding the status of the submission and any questions that may arise.
- Dedicate 2-5 hours to write and revise submission, depending on chosen type (i.e., book review or essay), familiarity with content, and feedback received.
- Foster an inclusive environment in alignment with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
Qualifications
- Interest and knowledge of ongoing scholarly and professional conversations in the international education field.
- Ability to critically connect disparate scholarly conversations with the needs of international education professionals in mind—identifying gaps, making connections with the issue theme, and articulating practical implications of the publications reviewed.
- Commitment to access and respond to e-mail in a timely fashion, as well as submit responses using online electronic tools/systems.
- Current NAFSA member preferred.
Submit Your Idea for GSLR2025
Review the current Call for Submissions before submitting 2-3 sentences via the online form summarizing the idea for your submission.
All submission ideas will be reviewed by the GSLR Editor.
The deadline to receive submission ideas for GSLR2026 is September 15, 2025.
