ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Volunteer Academic Journal Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

American

Food-Fueled Journal Editor (Student)

Campus, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

... academic journal. * Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax, citations, and ... Communicate with a team of undergraduate editors and faculty advisors about independent research ...

Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN · On-site +1

$65K - $80K/yr

Associate Academic Editor Reports to Director of Word on Fire Academic Word on Fire Catholic ... Give input on policy, scope, and direction of book and journal publishing endeavors, regularly ...

Word On Fire

Associate Academic Editor

Rochester, MN

$65K - $80K/yr

The Associate Academic Editor (AAE) works with the imprint head of Word on Fire Academic (WOFA) to ... Give input on policy, scope, and direction of book and journal publishing endeavors, regularly ...

University of Texas

Journals Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$63 - $77/hr

Attend national professional meetings and maintain contacts with academic publishing colleagues ... Work with societies and journal editors on general problem solving. * Production: Oversee ...

Harvard University

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$54/hr

The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer ... academic journals, relevant language expertise, and proven academic research skills a plus.

Harvard University

Assistant Editor

Cambridge, MA

The Assistant Editor supports all phases of the editorial process, including coordinating peer ... academic journals, relevant language expertise, and proven academic research skills a plus.

tulanectsi

Editor III

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

Experience working with a university press or academic journal in a managing editor or editorial coordinator capacity. Familiarity with rights and permissions compliance in an academic publishing ...

New

next page

Showing results 1-20

All Jobsvolunteer JobsArts and Entertainment JobsArts JobsVolunteer Academic Journal Editor Jobs

Volunteer Academic Journal Editor information

See salary details

$11

$31

$57

How much do volunteer academic journal editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer academic journal editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Academic Journal Editor vs Peer Reviewer?

AspectVolunteer Academic Journal EditorPeer Reviewer
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant academic degree and expertise in the fieldUsually holds a similar academic background, often a researcher or scholar
Work EnvironmentWorks with journal staff, manages submissions, and oversees the review processIndependently reviews submitted manuscripts for quality and validity
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by academic journals, publishing houses, and scholarly organizationsEngaged by journals and publishers as part of the peer review process

In summary, a Volunteer Academic Journal Editor manages the editorial process and oversees submissions, while a Peer Reviewer focuses on evaluating individual manuscripts. Both roles require academic expertise and are essential to scholarly publishing, but they differ in responsibilities and scope.

More about Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs

What cities are hiring for Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs?

Cities with the most Volunteer Academic Journal Editor job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Academic Journal Editor jobs?

The most popular types of Academic Journal Editor jobs are:

What states have the most Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs?

States with the most job openings for Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs are:

Volunteer Academic Journal Editor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Volunteer Academic Journal Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Food-Fueled Journal Editor (Student)

American

Campus, IL • On-site

$18.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log intoyour employee Workday accountand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Food-Fueledis a research journal centered around food-related topics. We aim to showcase and publish a wide variety of exceptional works on food-related issues ranging from policy and law to food science, to personal narratives about the influence of food, nature, and agriculture.

Learn more at: https://wastedfood.american.edu/education/undergraduate-food-systems-science-journal/

Essential Functions:

  • Analyze journal submissions on a rolling basis for relevance, study design, ethics and methodology to consider publication within an academic journal.

  • Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax, citations, and overall clarity.

  • Maintain a pre-existing WordPress site for ease of navigation and accessibility.

  • Communicate with a team of undergraduate editors and faculty advisors about independent research, format guidelines, and journal graphics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $18.50 per hour.

Other Details

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log intoWorkdayand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, emailtheworkline@american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

Apply