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By Ted, December 7, 2009

The Council for American Students in International Negotiations (CASIN), along with the Advisory Board of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL), is currently seeking applications for Assistant Editors and Editorial Assistants. The IJHRL is a scholarly, peer reviewed academic journal focusing on interdisciplinary issues relating to human rights law. Individuals specializing in issues concerning International Human Rights Law are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should be available to assume their titles immediately.

Both Assistant Editors and Editorial Assistants are afforded substantial input in the journal’s content and have unparalleled opportunities to work closely with a wide range of international scholars. Opportunities for additional responsibility and promotion within the organization are available to highly motivated candidates.

Qualifications: Candidates for both positions should have strong research and writing skills, in addition to a demonstrated interest and background in human rights law. Applicants should have relevant academic experience in the field of human rights, political science, history, law, sociology, religion, journalism, international affairs, area studies or another relevant field. Assistant Editors should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, although preference will be given to those possessing  Masters degrees. Editorial Assistants should be at least in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree.

Duties: Assistant Editors and Editorial Assistants report to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the journal. Primary responsibilities of Assistant Editors include reviewing submissions and preparing them for publication. This includes editing for content, formatting, grammar, style, as well as fact checking, final copyediting and typesetting. Assistant editors are expected to initially review manuscripts submitted by authors, provide constructive comments, and determine the manuscript’s suitability for publication and contribution to the field. Primary responsibilities of Editorial Assistants include preparing manuscripts for publication, proofreading and editing copy, verifying facts and references, providing a preliminary manuscript summary and evaluation, and editing manuscript submissions according to style and typesetting guidelines. All candidates should also have steady access to email, library facilities and databases for fact and citation checking purposes.

Please send a letter of interest, resume/CV, writing sample, contact information for three references and examples of past editing work (if applicable), to ijhrl@americanstudents.us. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a final determination of staff for 2010-2011 scheduled for early 2010. Applications received by February 1, 2010 will be given highest priority. In the letter of interest, please indicate for which position you are applying. Competitive candidates will be asked to edit a sample article.

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By Ted, November 15, 2009

VOICES OF THE FUTURE: Official Newsletter of the Council for American Students in International Negotiations (CASIN)

IN THIS ISSUE:

1. New Website, New Opportunities
2. CASIN Board of Directors Elects new Chair; Apply to join the Board
3. Call for Student Delegates – 8th Session of the Assembly of States Parties
4. IJHRL Now Available on Westlaw
   • Subscribe to a CASIN Journal
   • IJHRL: Call for Reviewers
5. Become a Member of CASIN

1. New Website, New Opportunities
CASIN has launched a new website to increase the ease with which members can communicate with each other and share resources. In addition to a sleeker look and feel and more logical organization, the new platform features a blog for discussing CASIN programs, sharing resources, and opining on current events. Poke around at www.americanstudents.us and be sure to register for an account on the blog! Please direct any feedback about the new site to webmaster@americanstudents.us.

2. CASIN Board of Directors Elects New Chair
The CASIN Board of Directors elected Debbie Sharnak the new chair in August 2009. Debbie joined the Board in September 2008 and has been the Chair of the Publications Committee and the Nominating and Selection Committee. Elected every six months, the Board Chair is responsible for leading monthly meetings and determining the overall direction of the organization. For any questions about the workings of the Board, or to welcome her to her new position, please e-mail debbie@americanstudents.us.

Apply to Become a Member of the Board
Dedicated CASIN members are encouraged to apply for a seat on the CASIN Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the executive body of the organization, charged with hiring hiring officers and staff and coordinating various program areas. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to board@americanstudents.us.

3. Calling All Student Delegates: Attend the 8th Session of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
Where: The Hague, Netherlands
When: November 18, 2009 – November 26, 2009

The Council for American Students in International Negotiations (CASIN) strives to deepen the commitment of American students to multilateral institutions through scholarship, discourse, and engagement in international policy. One of our key initiatives is to expose students to international diplomacy in action on a number of topics. At this conference, students will have the opportunity to observe proceedings of the Assembly of States Parties, the governing body of the International Criminal Court.
Interested in attending? Please contact tanya@americanstudents.us for further information and conference application.

Application Deadline: October 25, 2009

4. Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law to Be Indexed in Westlaw
IJHRL tracks trends in human rights scholarship from a variety of fields, and Volume 3 breaks new ground in the areas of the right to information, the responsibility to protect, universal jurisdiction for genocide, and the right to asylum. CASIN has recently reached agreement with Thomson Reuters to make IJHRL available through Westlaw, the popular database of legal periodicals. Volume 4: 2009-2010 will be out in January 2010. For the call for papers, call for reviewers, and subscription information, please visit the IJHRL web page.

Subscribe to a CASIN Journal
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, sales of CASIN journals go toward supporting our program areas. The journals themselves give American students unique opportunities to work hand-in-hand with top international scholars and explore issues in international law and policy in depth. Print and online access is available to current and back issues for individuals and institutions. To subscribe, please visit the web pages of Eyes on the ICC or IJHRL.

IJHRL: Call for Reviewers
The Advisory Board of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL) is seeking applications for peer reviewers. Applicants should be academicians and practitioners specializing in issues concerning international human rights law. Junior level faculty members and human rights scholars and practitioners are especially encouraged to apply. For more information about the journal and the application process, please visit the IJHRL web page.

5. Become a Member of CASIN
Not a member yet? Membership is free, and not only does it map you into a network of students, professors, and professionals working in international law and international relations, but it entitles you to some great benefits, too.

Signing up takes just a minute, and undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates, young professionals, professors, and practitioners are all welcome. For questions about membership, please contact anja@americanstudents.us.

Want to make a donation? We depend upon donations from members and supporters to make our work possible. Donations are tax-deductible, and no amount is too small.