Editor In Chief - 527440
About The Position
The Editor-In-Chief manages all acquisition and editorial functions of The University of Alabama Press. Establishes the UA Press acquisitions programs and list-building strategies in conjunction with the Director. Participates in UA Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of initiatives. Formulates and implements departmental procedures and coordinates of fund-raising for title subsidies. Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, supervision of department. Additional Department Summary: Leads, manages, and participates in all functions of the UAP Acquisitions department, including responsibility for list and series planning and development; planning and budgeting; hiring, training, and managing personnel; formulation and implementation of departmental procedures; and co-ordination of fund-raising for title subsidies. Participates in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of Press-wide strategies and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of editorial experience; OR master's degree and three (3) years of editorial experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in humanities or allied field.
- Experience in scholarly publishing.
Responsibilities
- Manages all acquisition and editorial functions
- Establishes acquisitions programs and list-building strategies
- Participates in UA Press-wide goal-setting
- Formulates and implements departmental procedures
- Coordinates fund-raising for title subsidies
- Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, supervision of department
- Leads, manages, and participates in all functions of the UAP Acquisitions department
- Responsibility for list and series planning and development
- Planning and budgeting
- Hiring, training, and managing personnel
- Formulation and implementation of departmental procedures
- Co-ordination of fund-raising for title subsidies
- Participates in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of Press-wide strategies and initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
