Senior Acquisitions Editor for Computer Science Job at Massachusetts Institute o

SENIOR ACQUISITIONS EDITOR FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE

MIT Press will strategically acquire and develop textbooks and professional books on significant topics in computer science, statistics, robotics, and the physical sciences, as determined by signing goals.

The responsibilities include:

1. Managing a pipeline of projects and working with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for instructors, students, and professionals.
2. Actively overseeing a backlist of projects and serving as the primary point of contact with authors.
3. Establishing robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors, with a focus on high-impact textbooks as well as professional works.
4. Promoting the growth and continued success of this industry-leading, legacy MITP portfolio.