Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT) is hiring: Acquisitions

Job Description

The Acquisitions Editor will be responsible for developing and executing an acquisitions strategy for the Press. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a firm grasp of the changing landscape of academic publishing, particularly with respect to emerging digital publication initiatives within libraries and university presses. Essential to the position is successful work with scholars from a range of disciplines who are interested in pursuing open access scholarship. Virginia Tech Publishing & Press is a digital first, open access university press based in the University Libraries at Virginia Tech and publishes books, journals, open educational resources, and digital scholarship.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with relevant training and at least junior level work experience in scholarly publishing
Demonstrated successful experience working with authors across multiple academic disciplines to develop scholarship
Experience managing peer review processes following standards and best practices
Experience working in publishing acquisitions
Experience planning and managing projects, including setting priorities, creating schedules, and meeting deadlines
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or other advanced degree in relevant acquiring areas such as education, science and technology studies, or digital humanities
Experience acquiring new titles for scholarly publishers and presses
Previous experience working in university presses
Demonstrated experience working with open access and non traditional publications
Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type

Regular
Salary Information

$60,000 - $65,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
Hours per week

40
Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Equal Opportunity

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact

Rebecca Osborne @rebeccaao@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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