The Society: Sociology & Criminology Undergraduate Review

The Society: Sociology & Criminology Undergraduate Review

The UTM Sociology & Criminology Society has founded an undergraduate journal titledThe Society: Sociology & Criminology Undergraduate Review. The purpose of the journal is to aggregate and showcase leading scholarship produced by undergraduate students at the University of Toronto, Mississauga campus.We are approaching our second year of running this journal, and as such, we are currently soliciting editors and submissions.
Editors
Students in the Sociology and/or Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies program(s) will be given priority, however students from all fields of study may apply to be an editor. It is recommended that you are at least in your third year of studies. This position requires a high-degree of commitment and you will serve your term as an editor up until the end of the academic year.

We are looking for candidates with:

-Strong writing capabilities

-High academic performance

-A genuine interest in the journal

-Relevant experience is an asset (but not necessary)

If you are interested in applying for the role of an editor, please d include “Editor Application” as the subject line. Your application should include:
(i) a cover letter,
(ii) a completed copy of the application form attached below and,
(iii) a sample of your writing (within the field or Sociology and/or Criminology).

DEADLINE: January 21stst 2018 at 11:59 PM. LATE SUBMISSIONS NOT ACCEPTED.
Should you be hired, your schedules will be considered when deciding a committee meeting time, however there will be a mandatory editing workshop that everyonemustattend.

Editor Application Form

Name:
UTOR e-mail:
Program of Study:
Year of Study:
Areas of Research/Topics of Interest:
1. How much time do you anticipate you can commit to working on the journal (weekly):

2. Why are you interested in being an editor for The Society?

3. Discuss any relevant skills or experience that you can apply to role as editor.

4. Do you have any research experience? (ROP, independent research project, employment)

5. Describe any experience you have in your aforementioned areas of research/topics of interest.

6. What else would you like us to know?

Please attach a submission of some of your personal written work (assignments, essays, etc.) to your application.