Managing Editor

Closing Date : April 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of the largest units on campus, with 10 departments, 8 research centres and institutes, 3 journals, and over 120 faculty and staff.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range : $42,400- $52,997 per annum.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the History Chairperson, this position is responsible for carrying out the functions associated with editing and publishing a scholarly history journal.

• Managing the journal's circulation and fulfilment systems.
• Managing the peer assessment process (tracking submissions and obtaining assessors).
• Copyediting and proofing pieces that appear in the journal.
• Coordinating input from authors and working collaboratively with the academic (co-)editor(s)
• Handling the journal's finances in conjunction with the Editorial Board's treasurer.
• Handling the journal's correspondence.
• Planning and implementing marketing and promotion strategies.
• Completing grant applications.
• Producing journal issues in a timely fashion.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree (History, Arts Administration, or other relevant field)
• 3 years administrative or managerial experience, in an academic or literary publishing context.
• Production and design skills relevant to print and online publication.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field would be considered an asset.
• Ability to understand and communicate in French would be an asset as Acadiensis is a bilingual journal.
• Strong computer skills and a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Word and Excel.

Additional Strengths

• The ability to use and edit social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Drupal) would be an asset.
• The ability to operate and modify (if needed) the OJS and Submittable submission systems, and to use database and accounting software would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Analytical thinking skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in and foster a collaborative team environment.