Managing Editor of the JDTC- GRA

Managing Editor of the JDTC- GRA | University of Kansas

The GRA will work with the Editor of the Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism (JDTC) in the Department of Theatre in a managerial and editorial capacity. This is a year round 12 month appointment, renewable as long as the GRA remains a graduate student in good standing at KU.
Job Description

45% - Manuscript Management & Peer Review Coordination
Assist the Editor in managing all stages of the article publication process, from initial submission through peer review and final publication
Correspond with academic authors regarding submissions, revisions, and publication timelines
Research, identify, and communicate with external peer reviewers
Track manuscript progress and ensure adherence to editorial workflows and standards
35% - Editorial Review, Copyediting & Rights Management
Perform copyediting for grammar, clarity, and style in accordance with the Journal's editorial guidelines
Review submissions for proper citation, copyright compliance, and appropriate use of visual and supplemental materials
Address permissions and rights issues related to images, figures, and other copyrighted content
Support quality control to maintain the rigor of a peer-reviewed academic publication
20% - Publication Systems, Web Presence & Subscription Support
Coordinate and maintain the Journal's web presence through platforms such as Project MUSE, as needed
Learn and assist with managing the Journal's subscription database
Track subscription claims and support basic reporting and recordkeeping
Assist with administrative and publication-related tasks that support journal operations
Required Qualifications

Must be a degree-seeking graduate student enrolled in the Dept. of Theatre and Dance or related field, as indicated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications

PhD student who has passed their Doctoral Comprehensive Exam, as indicated in application materials.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), as indicated in application materials.
Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) This is an hourly
on-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly
on-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include a cover letter and resume or CV. Apply online and attach a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered. A review of applications will be ongoing until the position has been filled.
Contact Information to Applicants

Henry Bial hbial@ku.edu