Applications are now CLOSED. Applications will reopen in Fall 2026.

The Columbia Social Work Review is an annual peer-reviewed journal of academic social work articles written by current students and alumni of Columbia School of Social Work. It strives to provide opportunities for social work students and social workers to publish original ideas related to social work and social justice. 

The Amsterdam supports current students and alumni of the Columbia School of Social Work in publishing personal and stylized writings. This blog focuses on publishing original, creative think pieces in a wide variety of formats related to social work and social justice. 

Both the Review and the Amsterdam are supervised and edited by an editorial board of MSW candidates at Columbia and published by Columbia University Libraries.

Editors are the backbone of the Columbia Social Work Review Editorial Board. They edit articles published in the Review, write and edit items for The Amsterdam, and fulfill a variety of other specialized roles. Any current MSW candidate at Columbia School of Social Work is eligible to apply to be on the editorial board. 

Editorial board members are expected to attend weekly board meetings, participate in editing training, and attend selection meeting(s) as applicable to choose articles to be published. Applicants must be able to commit to both semesters. On average, editors can expect to spend 1-5 hours/week on the Review and/or Amsterdam.

Required responsibilities and competencies: 

➢ Active participation and attendance

➢ Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Drive 

➢ Experience with academic and/or creative writing and editing

➢ Attention to detail 

➢ Dedication to academic integrity 

➢ Respect for social justice issues and anti-oppressive praxis 

➢ Collaborative perspective 

Please note: CSWR only accepts new editors during the fall. Additionally, as an active Review editorial board member, you cannot submit any writing for publication in that year’s publication of CSWR as it is a conflict of interest. However, you may submit pieces for consideration in The Amsterdam.

Questions or Inquiries? Contact cswreview@gmail.com or cswramsterdam@gmail.com