CFP: Puncta: Journal of Critical Phenomenology, Call for Editorial Assistant

Puncta: Journal of Critical Phenomenology

Editorial Assistant Position

About Puncta

Puncta is an open-access, peer-reviewed philosophical journal established with the specific intention of redirecting phenomenological intentionality. It is our belief that phenomenology is not a mere descriptive practice, but an enactment of critique, that is, an ongoing process of revealing and interrogating the concrete conditions, institutions, and assumptions that structure lived experience, phenomenological inquiry, and thinking. We publish articles that engage the critical turn of phenomenology via analyses of socio-political phenomena, reflections on the limits and challenges of phenomenological inquiry, or by attending to the history of philosophy, either through its silences or its canonical figures. 

Critical phenomenology takes up the works of thinkers such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Simone de Beauvoir, Frantz Fanon, Hannah Arendt, and, more recently, Lisa Guenther, Sarah Ahmed, Alia Al-Saji, and Mariana Ortega, committing itself to broaden this field of inquiry. We invite scholars who publish with us to draw both on classical and contemporary phenomenology in order to join our efforts of broadening the scope and import of phenomenological research.

About the Position

The journal is inviting applications for the position of Editorial Assistant. The Editorial Assistant plays a key role in helping Puncta editors accomplish our mission. Once trained, the EA will assist in various steps of the production process, including fact-checking, copyediting, typesetting, and proofing articles prior to publication. The EA will also assist the editors with journal publicity, including managing social media accounts, and conduct outreach to authors for invited and solicited submissions. The EA will be supervised by the Puncta editorial team, who will provide feedback through regular supervisory meetings. The Assistantship is 10 hours/week.  At this time, the position is not compensated. 

This position will appeal most to a student who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with deadlines, enjoys working with social media, and has an interest in learning more about academic publishing.

Professional Development

Editorial assistants will be trained in core editorial competencies, including copyediting, fact-checking, typesetting in Adobe InDesign, and proofreading. While applicants with prior editorial experience are preferred, training sessions will be provided to all assistants at Puncta. Should assistants go on to seek compensated editorial work, Puncta editors will be glad to serve as professional references.

Responsibilities 

• Copyedit new and old submissions

• Proofread articles before publication 

• Assist the editors with journal publicity

• Manage social media accounts

• Conduct outreach to authors for invited and solicited submissions 

• Attend editorial meetings

• Perform other duties related to day-to-day logistics 

Compensation and Hours

• 10 hours/week 

• No compensation.

Required Skills and Competencies

• A graduate student in philosophy or related fields

• Demonstrated computer skills

• Self-starter, motivated

• Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills

• Excellent language skills

• Ability to work well independently and in groups

• Excellent outreach and presentation skills

• Excellent organization, time management skills, and attention to detail

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Editorial experience 

• Exposure to and interest in phenomenology and related fields

To apply, please send the following materials to [email protected] (in the subject line, please indicate “Editorial Assistant Position 2025”) by September 12, 2025. We will review submissions on a rolling basis.  

1. A CV

2. A cover letter describing the current status of your graduate studies, your qualifications, your reasons for interest in the position

3. The names of two references we may contact if necessary

For more information about the journal, visit:http://punctajournal.org/