Position: Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) Submission Reviewer
Term Dates: September – November 2023
The Global Studies Literature Review (GSLR) is a peer-reviewed publication of thought leadership. 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. The publication process for GSLR 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. GSLR Submission Reviewers review submissions for the assigned issue, provide constructive feedback to authors, and offer recommendations for the GSLR Editor to consider.
Position Updated: November 2023
Major Functions and Responsibilities
This position will:
- Review two to three assigned submissions according to the provided Review Considerations.
- Provide all feedback for each submission via the online form.
- Actively communicate with the GSLR Editor regarding the status of assigned submission reviews.
- Please note that this review process is confidential and attempts will be made to provide double-blind review. Reviewers should not share any information about the submissions or authors with others.
Commitment
- Confirm for a specific project-defined commitment, renewable annually upon agreement with the GSLR Editor.
- Communicate with the GSLR Editor regarding the status of all assigned reviews and any questions that may arise.
- Dedicate 2-3 hours to review assigned submissions, depending on length of the submissions, familiarity with content, and depth of provided feedback given the reviewer's professional expertise.
- 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 minimize personal/professional bias in reviews of all submissions.
- Commitment to access and respond to e-mail in a timely fashion, as well as submit reviews using online electronic tools/systems.
- Commitment to confidentiality regarding GSLR submissions.
- Previous review experience preferred (e.g., peer reviewer for journal articles, conference submissions, etc.).
- Current NAFSA member preferred.
Expressions of Interest
All applications will be reviewed by NAFSA Staff and the GSLR Editor.
For more information, please reach out through the GSLR Contact Form.
