University of Texas at Dallas is hiring: Editor I in Richardson

Posting Number: S06114P

Position Title: Editor I

Department: Graduate Education

Salary Range: $55,000 depending on qualifications

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Posting Open Date: 12/03/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Desired Start Date: 01/06/2025

Job Summary

The Editor I will be responsible for the review and approval of the dissertations of all doctoral candidates and all master's students who are required to write a thesis.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in English or Journalism; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in English or Journalism; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will possess the ability to identify corrections needed to comply with the Office of Graduate Education's guidelines and provide ongoing communication with students through the completion of the dissertation/thesis approval process. Must be able to work independently and with a team, and meet strict deadlines.

Other job duties include assisting with updating the formatting and submission guides, proposing submission deadline dates each semester, presenting formatting workshops, researching, planning, programming, advising, and instructing to support graduate students' writing goals and to promote their proficiency in the style and genre conventions of academic writing. The Editor I will also provide one-to-one consultations to address graduate students' individual writing concerns, develop and deliver original programming to address significant aspects of academic writing, collect attendance data, and develop assessment tools to evaluate programming.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Additional Information

Internal candidates may receive preference.

Remote Work Notice: A hybrid remote work schedule may be available. Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.

What We Can Offer: UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition
• Benefits
• Internal Training
• Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Important Message

All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others, and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.

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