We are looking for staff editors for the 2024-25 year. This year, staff editor responsibilities will include reviewing at least two new literary releases across the year, including contributing at least one review/interview/article for our fall issue, and participating in the process of editing and compiling our annual critical issue. If you have any publication-related skills or experience such as knowledge of InDesign or Photoshop, or past editing or design experience, please note that in your application.

Access the application here. Send any questions or concerns to [email protected] or @culiterarycriticism on Instagram. The application deadline is September 16th, 11:59pm.

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Some commonly-asked questions:

Q: What does CJLC do?
A: We edit and publish two issues a year: our annual CJLC issue in the spring which is open to submissions from Columbia and universities across the globe, and a “staff issue” in the fall which includes reviews and interviews by our own staff. Throughout the year, you’re also welcome to write reviews and conduct interviews which will be published on the CJLC website.
We’re also trying to hold more events on campus.

Q: Is CJLC a lit mag?
A: No! Instead of publishing creative writing, we publish critical writing — writing that engages with theory and criticism.

Q: What is the time commitment?
A: We usually meet once a week for no more than one hour. You are expected to participate in the editing process of the two issues and to contribute at least 1-2 pieces of writing (reviews/interviews) throughout the year.

Q: What is literary criticism?
A: Good question! Maybe the world is a text?