Debates in Aesthetics is looking for a new co-editor.
Debates in Aesthetics (DiA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal for original articles, interviews, and book reviews in philosophical aesthetics, and is published by the British Society of Aesthetics (BSA). DiA has a strong reputation for publishing innovative short-form articles across all areas of aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
The new co-editor will work with our current editor Ben Campion. The post is a unique opportunity to gain professional experience in all aspects of managing an academic journal, including editing, managing anonymised peer-review processes, and typesetting. The editors of DiA have broad discretion over the Journal’s editorial policy and a budget to employ proof-readers and award a bi-annual essay prize. The journal publishes two issues a year. The first is a general issue, consisting of articles on any area of contemporary aesthetics and philosophy of art. The second is a special issue, which consists of a commissioned essay from a leading figure within the field and a series of response articles. The successful candidate will take up the post in Summer 2026, initially shadowing the current editors in order to familiarise themselves with the journal’s editorial processes.
The editorship entails a variety of tasks and responsibilities, such as considering submitted manuscripts for review, seeking appropriate peer reviewers, preparing manuscripts for proofreading, editing, typesetting, publishing content online, and publicising the journal via social media. As editor, you will become an ex officio member of the Trustees Committee of the British Society of Aesthetics and are required to deliver bi-annual reports, one in-person and one online, to the Trustees Committee on the operations of the Journal. The position is unpaid; however, the editors get a full conference package for the annual BSA meeting in Oxford, including accommodation and reimbursement for travel within the UK.
To support new voices in aesthetics, we are only accepting applications from early-career scholars. This includes both graduate students (at MA or PhD level) and candidates who have received their PhD no more than three years before the closing date of this call. Candidates from any country can apply. The ideal candidate will be organised and have some familiarity with peer-review practices. Experience in website management (in particular, WordPress) and/or publishing will be an advantage. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups in the philosophical community.
To apply, please send the following in .pdf format to editor@debatesinaesthetics.org:
- An academic CV
- A brief statement (of between 500-800 words) outlining your suitability for the post, including any improvements or other changes you would make if you were selected
The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT Friday 22nd May 2026.
Interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
If you have any further questions, please direct them to the current editors: editor@debatesinaesthetics.org