Overview
Job No:
538419 Work Type:
Part Time Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department:
13010400 - COTA-CENTER FOR AIM
Job Description Classification Title: OPS - Journal Copy Editor
The Center for Arts in Medicine in the College of the Arts seeks a copy editor to join us in editing submissions for our digital journal, Perspectives on Arts in Health. Perspectives on Arts in Health is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing practice and research at the intersection of arts and health.
The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who co-creates a workplace that promotes pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open discourse, and the well-being of all, while striving for professional and organizational improvement. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Responsibilities
Corrects grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
Ensures that all content adheres to APA style guide and journal guidelines
Reviews references and information to ensure they are cited appropriately in APA style, as applicable
Conducts a final proofread of formatted content before publication
Collaborate with the layout designer to create journal style guides and submission templates
Other tasks as assigned by the editor (Center Director)
Salary Expected Salary:
$40/hour
Required Qualifications
B.A. in English, communications, journalism, or related field
Able to work up to 10 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of experience in proofreading, APA-style, and copy-editing skills
Knowledge of APA style
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proven attention to detail and initiative to meet deadlines without prompting
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of scholarly fields related to arts in health
Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open discourse, and the well-being of all
Application Information Special Instructions To Applicants:
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026. Application must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Online applications must include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information of three professional references; and (4) example(s) of edited work or portfolio. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system.
Center/About The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University is a public institution subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538419
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538419 Work Type:
Part Time Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department:
13010400 - COTA-CENTER FOR AIM
Job Description Classification Title: OPS - Journal Copy Editor
The Center for Arts in Medicine in the College of the Arts seeks a copy editor to join us in editing submissions for our digital journal, Perspectives on Arts in Health. Perspectives on Arts in Health is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing practice and research at the intersection of arts and health.
The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who co-creates a workplace that promotes pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open discourse, and the well-being of all, while striving for professional and organizational improvement. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Responsibilities
Corrects grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
Ensures that all content adheres to APA style guide and journal guidelines
Reviews references and information to ensure they are cited appropriately in APA style, as applicable
Conducts a final proofread of formatted content before publication
Collaborate with the layout designer to create journal style guides and submission templates
Other tasks as assigned by the editor (Center Director)
Salary Expected Salary:
$40/hour
Required Qualifications
B.A. in English, communications, journalism, or related field
Able to work up to 10 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of experience in proofreading, APA-style, and copy-editing skills
Knowledge of APA style
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proven attention to detail and initiative to meet deadlines without prompting
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Knowledge of scholarly fields related to arts in health
Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, viewpoint diversity, open discourse, and the well-being of all
Application Information Special Instructions To Applicants:
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026. Application must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system. Online applications must include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information of three professional references; and (4) example(s) of edited work or portfolio. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system.
Center/About The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University is a public institution subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/538419
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com. All rights reserved.
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