International Sociology and International Sociology Reviews

The current editor of International Sociology Reviews, Jupeng Li, will complete his term of service at the end of January 2026. The ISA is now seeking expressions of interest for this position. The new editor (or editorial team) will take on responsibilities from February 2026 for a term of three years with the possibility of renewal. Below is further information on the journal, the tasks associated with the editorship, and instructions on indicating your interest in the position.

Expressions of interest should be submitted by September 15, 2025 to ISA Vice-President for Publications Marta Soler-Gallart marta.soler@ub.edu, with a copy to ISA Secretariat isa@isa-sociology.org.

International Sociology Reviews (ISR) is associated with the journal International Sociology, an official journal of the International Sociological Association, by launching two bi-annual issues with a focus on review essays of books and other publications. ISR aims at contributing to the further development of sociology as a global, and thus richly diverse and lively discipline. The journal issues are an opportunity to examine whether, and in what way, perspectives on sociology as a science and on human experiences of the social are shaped by structures and worldviews developed in different areas of the planet. ISR, therefore, welcomes reviews of sociological work produced in languages other than English. 

Further information about the journal can be found here.

The editor's role

The editor(s) should have a vision of the kinds of themes and debates that reflect the dynamic developments of the ISA and contribute to the advancement of sociology today. The main responsibility is assessing review proposals, as well as reaching out to scholars globally to encourage reviews of major works published in diverse languages and geographies. 

There are a number of specific tasks related to this responsibility:

•    Reading and assessing proposals for book reviews and essay reviews;
•    Soliciting book reviews and essay reviews of diverse works and themes published worldwide;
•    Reviewing manuscripts and assigning contributions for peer reviewers;
•    Corresponding with authors about revisions/rejection/acceptance;
•    Ensuring that authors keep to agreed-upon timetables of work;
•    Checking manuscript submissions when the final copy is received;
•    Compiling each issue of the journal in accordance with the editor's/editors' best judgment;
•    Dealing with the publisher's deadlines for receipt of copy.

For the annual meetings of the Publications Committee and the Executive Committee, the editor(s) is/are responsible for
•    preparing a report on the publication's activities;  
•    presenting an annual budget based on financial records of income from the ISA and expenditures on secretarial assistance, office expenses, etc. 

The editor/s shall also participate in the sessions on publications organized within ISA Conferences, Forums, and events.

SAGE Publications and the ISA Secretariat handle all sales, distribution, and marketing matters.

How to apply

In preparing the expression of interest, please include:
•    An up-to-date CV (no longer than 2 pages);
•    A summary of your experience relevant to the editorship;
•    Your experience in the ISA and any other international activities;
•    Good academic English is important. Please indicate other languages in which you have adequate reading knowledge;
•    Ideas for further developing International Sociology Reviews;
•    Information on the kind/level of support your institution will give you in undertaking the role of editor;
•    A letter of confirmation from your chair or other appropriate university authority.

Applications from a team (including a cross-country team) are welcome.