Emerging Scholars Network Editor

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Graduate & Faculty Ministries (GFM) is seeking a qualified candidate to become the editor of The Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) Blog and Newsletter. The Emerging Scholars Network is a national, digital-first effort to develop, encourage, and support aspiring scholars on their academic journey from undergraduate studies through to early-career faculty positions. 

 

InterVarsity is looking for a self-starting individual with strong planning, interpersonal, and editorial skills who will coordinate regular publication of monthly newsletters and thrice weekly blog postings that contribute to advancing the mission of the Emerging Scholars Network. This will include working in partnership with other members of the ESN team, and staff, student, and faculty writers. They need to be willing to raise the personal ministry support as agreed upon with the ESN Director. 

 

Requirements: 

  • A love for students, faculty, and the world of higher education 

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred. 

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Excellent written, computer, and oral communication skills; editorial experience preferred. 

  • Network well with GFM staff, students, and faculty writers. 

  • Promote diverse multi-cultural expression and engagement through connections with authors and readers 

 

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis.