Taylor & Francis is recruiting Editors for the African Studies Journal: Apply by 15 December 2026

Overview

Taylor and Francis is seeking academic editors to join the editorial leadership of the international journal African Studies. This recruitment aims to support African scholars, including those in the diaspora, and researchers based at African institutions. Successful candidates will help shape the journal academic direction, oversee the peer-review process, uphold editorial standards, and support the publication of high-quality research focused on Africa.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong academic background in African Studies or a related discipline such as anthropology, critical race studies, gender and sexuality studies, geography, history, literary studies, cultural and media studies, sociology, or politics. Candidates are required to have previous academic publishing experience across the editorial lifecycle, familiarity with online peer-review management systems, and knowledge of Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines. The publisher specifically aims to support African scholars and will give special consideration to applicants based at African institutions.

What you get

Appointed editors receive a modest annual honorarium, free access to one hundred articles on Taylor and Francis Online, and a thirty percent discount on books purchased through Routledge. Additionally, editors gain access to publisher training resources and formal recognition on the journal editorial board webpage.

Requirements

Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae summarizing their qualifications, research experience, publications, and editorial background. A cover letter detailing previous experience on a journal editorial board and highlighting leadership contributions is also required. Furthermore, applicants must provide a vision statement of no more than five hundred words outlining their proposed contribution to the journal, including how they will develop its editorial scope, maintain ethical standards, represent the publication, and encourage high-quality submissions.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the official Taylor and Francis recruitment form. Direct applications sent to individual editors will not be accepted or reviewed.

Key dates

The application deadline is 15 December 2026. The resulting appointment is scheduled to begin in January 2027.