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Applications for 2025/26 (Closed)

We hire for new positions each fall. This year, applications are accepted until October 21, 2025. We are seeking 4–5 undergraduate Editors, 1 undergraduate Social Media Coordinator, and 1 undergraduate Graphic Designer. Each job description is listed below. 

 

To apply to each position, please email a CV/Resume and a Statement of Interest of no more than 300 words explaining your experience and interest in the role to rii-ajis@arizona.edu by the deadline. Both the CV/Resume and Interest Statement should be in PDF format. In the subject line of your email, please write your last name and the position you're interested in, as follows: "[Lastname] [Position] Application 2025/26".

 

For advice on putting together a resume and your statement, we strongly recommend reviewing the resume and cover letter resources provided by the University of Arizona's Office of Student Engagement and Career Development, especially the Wildcat Career Guide. There is no need to write your statement in the same format as a traditional cover letter, but utilizing these resources as a model for explaining your experiences and interest may be helpful. 

 

Interviews will take place in late October and early November of 2025, and all applicants will be informed of their application status shortly thereafter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email rii-ajis@arizona.edu.

 

New Editor on the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Editorial Team

Pay: $700 stipend, split between the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters

Duration: November 3rd, 2025 – May 15th, 2026* 

*with potential to continue working with the journal in the 2026–2027 academic year

Hours: New editors should expect to work approximately 50 hours across the academic year, the majority of which will take place during the spring semester. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Each editor on the AJIS Editorial Team is primarily responsible for peer reviewing several article submissions assigned to them throughout the selection process. There will be multiple rounds of review throughout the Spring semester and editors will be asked to line edit, provide general comments, and make a recommendation about whether or not each article should move on to the next round of review. In the Fall, editors will also be expected to assist the journal’s promotional efforts to receive submissions.

Responsibilities of the AJIS editors include: 

  • Support promotional efforts for the journal
  • Participate in each round of article review, leaving comments and suggestions on each paper assigned by the deadline provided
  • Provide guidance to one new editor, reviewing their editing work to ensure it meets AJIS standards and engaging in open communication with them
  • Review the final version of the 2026 edition, looking for grammatical and formatting issues       

Qualifications:  

  • Current undergraduate at the University of Arizona, graduating in SP2026 or later
  • Skilled and enthusiastic writer
  • Strong reading comprehension
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to meet deadlines

 

Graphic Designer for the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 

Pay: $1000 stipend

Duration: January 19th, 2026 – May 15th, 2026* 

*with potential to continue working with the journal in the 2026–2027 academic year

Hours: The AJIS Graphic Designer should expect to work approximately 80 hours in spring 2026, the majority of which will take place towards the end of the spring semester (April and May)

Duties and Responsibilities: The AJIS Graphic Designer is responsible for the graphical features of the journal. This includes designing the journal’s cover and formatting the journal’s contents.

The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor-in-Chief throughout the spring semester to successfully implement their vision for that year’s volume and ensure that the publication is of the highest quality.

Responsibilities of the AJIS Graphic Designer include: 

  • Design the cover of the 2026 edition, pulling inspiration from the articles being published
  • Collate all journal articles being published and organize them into a single file
  • Ensure formatting - including page numbers, in-text citations, Works Cited/References, and paragraph & text spacing - is correct
  • Thoughtfully and intentionally place images that authors included in their papers to maintain a clean layout and high readability

Qualifications:  

  • Current undergraduate at the University of Arizona, graduating in SP2026 or later
  • Previous graphic design experience
  • Enthusiasm for creating quality designs
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to collaborate well with others
  • Experience working with an editing software such as Adobe Illustrator

 

Social Media Coordinator for the Arizona Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

Pay: $1250 stipend, split between the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters

Duration: Late October 2025 – May 15th, 2026* 

*with potential to continue working with the journal in the 2026–2027 academic year

Hours: The AJIS Social Media Coordinator should expect to work approximately 100 hours across the academic year, with hours per week varying depending on the stage of the publication process. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The AJIS Social Media Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor-in-Chief to maintain a strong presence on a variety of social media platforms.

The Social Media Coordinator will manage accounts for AJIS including, but not limited to: Instagram and LinkedIn. They will also be responsible for updating the AJIS website as needed.

Responsibilities of the AJIS Social Media Coordinator include: 

  • Lead promotional efforts for the journal
  • Maintain up-to-date information on the AJIS website
  • Manage and send emails via the AJIS listserv
  • Create engaging written, visual, and video content for AJIS’ Instagram, LinkedIn, and website
  • Monitor social media channels and the AJIS email, and respond to comments/messages to foster community engagement
  • Propose ideas for reaching a wider audience
  • Assist in finding UA events to attend and promote AJIS

Qualifications:  

  • Current undergraduate at the University of Arizona, graduating in SP2026 or later
  • Experience creating content in various formats (text, images, videos)
  • Knowledge of Instagram and LinkedIn features, knowledge of additional platforms is a plus
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate

Editorial team members

2024-2025 AJIS Editorial Team