Fiction Editor Job at Inside Higher Ed in Athens

Fiction Editor – The Georgia Review, University of Georgia

Job Details

• Posting Number: F2564P
• Working Title: Fiction Editor
• Department: Libraries – The Georgia Review
• Employment Type: Employee (Full-time)
• Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status: Non‑Tenure Track
• Classification Title: Academic Professional AC
• Faculty Rank: Open Rank
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Advertising Salary: Minimum $60,000
• Anticipated Start Date: 03/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 11/12/2025
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Prerequisites

• Terminal degree in literature, creative writing, or another disciplinary area appropriate for the position.
• One to two years of previous editorial work for a literary journal with a national reputation.

Additional Requirements

• One to two years of previous editorial work for a literary journal with a national reputation.
• This is an open‑rank role within the academic professional faculty track. These include three tiers: Academic Professional Associate, Academic Professional, and Senior Academic Professional. Detailed requirements for rank appointment and promotion can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/promotion-tenure-evaluation/appointment-promotion-guidelines-academic-professionals.pdf.

Relevant/Preferred Experience and Skills

• One to two years experience working within an institution of higher education.
• One to two years mentoring or supervising the editorial work of graduate students, interns, or equivalent.
• Thorough awareness of literary writing and publishing, both past and current.
• Ability to develop manuscripts for publication through editorial engagement with potential authors.
• Ability to plan and meet publishing deadlines, and to work under deadline pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent copy‑editing skills, including a solid knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contributors, students, and members of the academic community.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Screen online submissions (poetry, short fiction, and essays) by selecting and securing submissions for the acquisitions team, working with the acquisitions team to evaluate submissions, and editing assigned work slated for publication.
• Administer The Georgia Review’s experiential learning program by conducting interviews for admittance, leading submission workshops, and guiding 6–12 participating undergraduate students through an array of hands‑on activities and experiences.
• Mentor graduate assistants.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and publicity of local Georgia Review programs, such as lectures and readings.
• Represent The Georgia Review at local, regional, and national functions as necessary.
• Maintain flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the department by assuming related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Special Instructions To Applicants: Applicants should attach a 1–2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. Applicants should also include a statement of editorial philosophy that is no longer than one page double‑spaced. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by December 15, 2025, however, the position will remain open until filled.