The Program in Islamic Law (PIL) is seeking a Managing Editor to begin as early as June 2025 for a one-year term. The Managing Editor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the various publications-related operations at PIL, including its Islamic Law Blog, The Journal of Islamic Law (and its associated Forum), and the SHARIAsource Portal. This position reports directly to the Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb, and to the Executive Director. The Managing Editor works closely with PIL Research Fellows, the Lab Coordinator, the Program’s Software Engineer, and other staff members and external authors or peer reviewers.
Key responsibilities of the Managing Editor include, but are not limited to:
• coordinating with the Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director to ensure the smooth operation of all PIL publications-related functions;
• working with the Journal of Islamic Law editor(s)—which may include a volume editor, student editor, tech editor for online formatting, and copyeditor for typesetting—to assist in publishing its annual volume, including providing substantive contributions such as reading and copyediting draft submissions;
• managing the Islamic Law Blog, which includes coordinating with the Guest Blog Editor, with Research Fellows, and with outside authors to ensure the timely publication of guest blog essays, editing and copyediting these submissions, and curating and publishing weekly news and scholarship roundups plus other essays as PIL may deem necessary;
• coordinating with the Editor-in-Chief and PIL staff to organize the annual Islamic Law Blog Roundtable, including editing and copyediting submissions for the Roundtable;
• conducting outreach for PIL, including by liaising with potential authors for the HUP Islamic Law series and for other PIL publications, including the Blog and the Journal;
• promoting PIL and its activities through presentations and other events, as needed; and
• collaborating with the outgoing Managing Editor to ensure a seamless transition and continuity in operations.
Strong candidates will possess a stellar editing record, familiarity with multiple citations styles (including Chicago and Bluebook), experiencing serving on a journal as student or a degree in law (JD preferred) and/or an advanced degree in Islamic, Middle Eastern, or related studies. Interested candidates should send applications via formstack. The application deadline is April 30, 2025. The application should include:
1. a resume; and
2. a statement of interest (maximum 500 words), highlighting your interest and relevant experience in either or both Islamic law and editing and managerial responsibilities.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Remote or hybrid work may be possible in some circumstances. This position is a 14-hour temporary, non-benefits-eligible position.
For any questions, please contact ctecimer@law.harvard.edu.
Links:
-Program in Islamic Law (PIL): https://pil.law.harvard.edu/
-Islamic Law Blog, The Journal of Islamic Law (and its associated Forum: https://journalofislamiclaw.com/current
-SHARIAsource Portal: https://portal.shariasource.com/
-Staff members: https://pil.law.harvard.edu/pil_people/