Editorial Assistant (Temporary/Casual)
About The Position
This Editorial Assistant supports the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Family Violence (JOFV). JOFV receives approximately 775 new submissions and 375 revised submissions each year. The Editorial Assistant primarily supports the Editor-in-Chief with finding qualified peer reviewers, sending review invitations, and tracking manuscript process. This is a temporary position (0001), estimated at approximately 10 hours of work per week. The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.
Requirements
- PhD or PhD Candidate in a social science discipline (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Public Policy, etc) with a research focus on family violence (i.e., intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, elder abuse).
- Demonstrated record of scientific publication.
- Proficiency with topic and methodological content and identifying scholars as matches for potential reviewers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to handle multiple tasks and keep up with workflow.
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated record of peer review experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Editor-in-Chief in inviting qualified scholars to participate in the peer review process.
- Assist the Editor-in-Chief in managing and tracking manuscript submissions through peer review, to ensure they move efficiently through the system.
- Assist the Editor-in-Chief in maintaining efficient editorial operations and reasonable review timelines.
- Assist with social media postings related to special issues, special collections, and featured articles.
Benefits
- Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
