Managing Editor, UT Press
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Managing Editor, UT Press
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locations
Tampa
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 5 Days Ago
job requisition id
R0008601
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Position DetailsThe College of Arts and Letters at the University of Tampa Press invites applications for a full-time position as the Press’s Managing Editor. The Press publishes a scholarly journal, Studies in the Fantastic, and a literary journal, Tampa Review; solicits new projects; maintains an extensive backlist; and features a student press imprint with student-run publications and an art book imprint for university exhibition catalogs. The Press is seeking to enhance its impact on campus and beyond, so the ideal candidate will have ideas for its growth. The Managing Editor plays an important role in acquisitions and will have opportunities to shape future publishing initiatives.
This is a 12-month position that reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters and collaborates with faculty in multiple disciplines. The Managing Editor will have three primary areas of responsibility. The first is recordkeeping and office management for the Press’s commercial activities, which include corresponding with vendors, managing payments to and from the Press, and fulfilling orders. The second area of responsibility involves collaborating with faculty editors to prepare materials for publication, including editing, typesetting, and delivering Press materials to its publishing partners. The third is to contribute to Academic Writing and Professional Writing and Publishing curricula, with an expected teaching load of eight credits per year in Academic Writing.
Desired skills:
Proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat; Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Claris FileMaker Pro; Workday; Amazon Advantage and KDP; PayPal; and WordPress
Required:
Master’s degree in a humanities field, college-level teaching experience, and editorial experience in scholarly publishing.Required AttachmentsPlease be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.1. Cover letter2. ResumeThe University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:• FREE Tuition• Generous paid leave• Wellness initiatives• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans• FREE On-Campus Parking• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)• Fitness Center• Pet Insurance• Flexible Spending Accounts• And more!
The University of Tampa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding.Submission GuidelinesTo receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.
Required
documents should
be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.Background Check RequirementsFinalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.Additional InformationThis description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.
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