Staff

2027 Scientia et Humanitas Staff

Scientia et Humanitas is now accepting applications for 2026-27 staff members. Apply online for any staff positions.

Editor in Chief: vacant

Editor-in-Chief Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a currently enrolled MTSU student in good academic standing.
• Have at least one year remaining at MTSU after appointment.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
• Demonstrate strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Have prior experience with academic publishing, student publications, research presentation, or a related field.
• Be able to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate a complex publication schedule.
• Possess strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Attend regular editorial meetings and oversee the journal production process throughout the academic year.
• Work collaboratively with faculty advisors, reviewers, authors, designers, and university staff.
• Commit to promoting undergraduate research and scholarship across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving on the Scientia et Humanitas editorial board.
• Experience with peer review, academic writing, or undergraduate research.
• Familiarity with style guides and editorial standards.
• Experience managing teams, projects, or student organizations.
• Experience with digital publishing platforms, website content management, or social media promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial board and oversee all aspects of journal production.
• Manage manuscript solicitation, review, and selection processes.
• Coordinate communication with student authors and faculty reviewers.
• Establish and monitor production deadlines.
• Review and edit content for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Collaborate with the design team on layout and publication.
• Assist with promotion of the journal and recruitment of future staff members.
• Represent Scientia et Humanitas at Honors College events and research showcases.

For more information, contact: scientia@mtsu.edu.