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Are you an engaged scholar in the digital humanities with a sharp editorial eye and a commitment to academic quality? DSH: Digital Scholarship in the Humanities—a leading international peer-reviewed journal—is looking for two Associate Editors to join its editorial team. The initial appointment will be for one year, after which a longer term will be offered following an evaluation.

You will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, alongside two Senior Editors and four fellow Associate Editors, in a collaborative yet intellectually independent environment that sits at the forefront of digital scholarship.

Your role

As an Associate Editor, you will take ownership of the peer review process for a portfolio of submissions (up to 50 at any given time) within the Scholar One Manuscript Central journal management system. You will play a key role in safeguarding the journal’s academic standards and shaping its scholarly direction.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assessing the suitability of submissions for the journal

• Identifying, inviting, and liaising with expert peer reviewers

• Evaluating reviewer reports and recommending editorial decisions

• Managing revision rounds and maintaining communication with peer reviewers

In addition, you will:

• Support the Editor-in-Chief in the daily management of the journal

• Contribute to the journal’s strategic development

• Represent the journal at scholarly events, meetings, and committees

• Act on behalf of the Editor-in-Chief when required

Your profile

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a strong academic background in digital humanities or a closely related field

• Are familiar with peer review processes in scholarly publishing

• Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills

• Have an excellent command of English

• Can work independently and manage multiple submissions simultaneously

• Are committed to fairness, rigour, and constructive academic dialogue

Editorial experience is not a requirement. Training will be provided.

Early-career scholars are invited to consider this prestigious and rewarding opportunity to make a significant contribution to the field.

What we offer

• A central role in a respected international peer reviewed flagship journal

• The opportunity to influence and support cutting-edge research

• Collaboration with an experienced and dedicated editorial team

• A flexible commitment of approximately 5–7 hours per week

• A small quarterly compensation

Apply now

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• An academic CV

• A short motivation statement

Review of applications will begin on 1 June, 2026. We will continue to review applications until the positions are filled. 

Please send your application to: Edward Vanhoutte (Editor-in-Chief) dshjournal@edwardz.be

Join us in shaping the future of digital scholarship publishing.