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The Criterion: An International Journal in English
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The Criterion  ·  ISSN 0976-8165

Call for Editorial Board Members 2026–2029
Join Our Editorial Board

Open to Scholars Worldwide

We invite distinguished scholars at all career stages — from Research Scholars to Professors — to join the editorial board of The Criterion and help shape the future of English literary and linguistic scholarship.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed periodically by the editorial leadership.

Why The Criterion Stands Out

Since its inception in 2010, The Criterion has remained a cornerstone of scholarly debate in English Literature, Linguistics, and the Humanities. As we enter our 17th year of continuous publication, we are reconstituting our editorial board to reflect the evolving multidisciplinary landscape of global research.

17Years Publishing
6Issues Per Year
3Reviewers Per Article
20+Indexing Databases
  • Double-blind peer review with three independent reviewers per manuscript
  • 15–20 day review turnaround from submission deadline
  • Fully Open Access under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licence
  • Permanent Crossref DOI for every published article (from Vol. 17 onwards)
  • Indexed in MLA International Directory, Google Scholar, WorldCat, Library of Congress, and 20+ databases
  • Official Crossref member — metadata auto-propagated across the global scholarly ecosystem

🎉 Crossref Membership — A Milestone for The Criterion

The Criterion is now an official Crossref member journal. Every published research article receives a permanent Crossref DOI (prefix: 10.66376), with metadata automatically propagated across the global Crossref ecosystem. As a Crossref member, the journal’s metadata is now harvested by all major indexing services and academic databases that integrate with Crossref — significantly enhancing the visibility and impact of every article we publish. Being on the editorial board of a Crossref-member journal is a mark of academic prestige and a valuable credential for your professional portfolio.

Journal Scope & Focus Areas

From Vol. 17 (2026) onwards, The Criterion exclusively publishes peer-reviewed research articles across the breadth of English studies:

Literary Studies

  • English Literature — all periods
  • Indian Writing in English
  • World & Comparative Literature
  • Postcolonial Studies
  • Literary Theory & Criticism
  • Film & Literature

Language & Humanities

  • Linguistics & Applied Linguistics
  • English Language Teaching (ELT)
  • Digital Humanities
  • Cultural Studies
  • Environmental & Ecocriticism
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches
We particularly welcome scholars with expertise in digital humanities, environmental humanities, postcolonial ecocriticism, world literature, and contemporary literary theory.

Who Can Apply

🌐 Open to All Countries: The Criterion welcomes applications from scholars at all career stages and from all countries. We are committed to building a diverse, globally representative editorial team.
PhD

Academic Qualification

PhD or terminal degree in English, Linguistics, or a related field (or currently pursuing for YRA tier)

ORCID

ORCID Profile  MANDATORY

Active ORCID iD is required for all applicants. Register free at orcid.org if you do not yet have one.

Scholar

Google Scholar Profile  MANDATORY

Active Google Scholar profile is required. It must reflect your current institutional affiliation and publications.

Editorial Board Tiers & Responsibilities

We offer membership across three distinct tiers based on academic rank and career stage. Each tier carries the same professional recognition and is listed on the journal’s editorial board page.

Advisory

Advisory Board

For: Professors, Deans & Senior Academics

  • Review 6–8 manuscripts per year in your area of expertise
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback to authors
  • Contribute to editorial decision-making processes
  • Promote the journal within your academic network
  • Suggest special issue themes and guest editors
  • Advise editorial leadership on scope and standards

Listed as Advisory Board on editorial board page

Editorial

Editorial Board

For: PhD Holders in English / Linguistics

  • Review 6–8 manuscripts per year in your area of expertise
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback to authors
  • Contribute to editorial decision-making processes
  • Promote the journal within your academic network
  • Suggest special issue themes and guest editors

Listed as Editorial Board on editorial board page

YRA

Young Research Associate

For: Research Scholars & PhD Candidates

  • Review 6–8 manuscripts per year in your area of expertise
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback to authors
  • Develop peer-review skills under senior editorial mentorship
  • Promote the journal within your academic network
  • Engage with cutting-edge research in the field

Listed as Young Research Associate on editorial board page

Benefits of Joining

  • Academic Recognition: Listed on the journal website with full credentials, ORCID, and Google Scholar profile
  • Professional Development: Engage with cutting-edge research across diverse fields
  • Global Network: Connect with scholars from universities and institutions worldwide
  • Editorial Experience: Enhance your CV with editorial board membership of a Crossref-member journal
  • Scholarly Contribution: Shape the direction of research in English studies
  • Publication Certificate: Official recognition of your editorial board service
  • Priority Consideration: Fast-track review for your own submissions (subject to independent peer review)
  • ORCID Listing: Your ORCID iD linked alongside your profile on the editorial board page

Application Process

Required Information

  • Full name and current position
  • Institutional affiliation and country
  • Academic qualifications and career stage
  • ORCID profile URL (mandatory)
  • Google Scholar profile URL (mandatory)
  • Areas of expertise in English studies

Supporting Documents

  • Brief CV or bio-data
  • List of recent publications
  • Editorial or reviewing experience (if any)
  • Statement of interest (optional)

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by the editorial leadership periodically. Selection is based on:

  • Academic credentials and research profile
  • Subject expertise and relevance to journal scope
  • Geographic and institutional diversity
  • Previous editorial or peer reviewing experience
  • Commitment to advancing open-access scholarship
✓ Inclusive Selection: The Criterion actively seeks a board that reflects geographic, institutional, and career-stage diversity. Scholars from all countries — including India — are equally welcome to apply.

Express Your Interest

Apply to Join the Editorial Board

We invite scholars at all career stages — Research Scholars, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors, and Deans — to contribute to our academic governance.

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Applications reviewed periodically — no closing date

Questions?

For inquiries about the editorial board or the application process, please contact:

Email: editor@the-criterion.com

Website: www.the-criterion.com

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The Criterion is published by the Research Centre for English Language and Literature (RCELL), dedicated to advancing scholarship in English studies.

Editor-In-Chief: Dr. Vishwanath Bite • Managing Editor: Dr. Madhuri Bite
The Criterion • ISSN 0976-8165 • © 2026
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