Acquisitions Editor Job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 84193
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All applications received by April 7, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Out-of-area candidates may need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews if selected. Out-of-state candidates will be expected to relocate to Utah if selected to fill the position. Temporary remote work outside the State of Utah pending a relocation may be approved for up to 60 days.
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Announcement
Open Date: 03/21/2025
Requisition Number: PRN41466B
Job Title: Acquisitions Editor
Working Title: Acquisitions Editor
Job Grade: E
FLSA Code: Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code: No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday standard work hours, plus conference travel and attendance as needed.
VP Area: Academic Affairs
Department: 00338 - University Press
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $55,000 - $62,000
Close Date: 05/02/2025
Priority Review Date: 04/07/2025
Job Summary
The University of Utah Press is seeking candidates interested in a career in scholarly publishing, who understand the intricacies of manuscript acquisitions, have exceptional language and communication skills, and would enjoy a collegial work environment at the University of Utah Press. The Press publishes up to thirty new titles annually in various disciplines. The work is intellectually stimulating and challenging, requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demands the ability to assess manuscripts across a variety of academic disciplines. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work and will be expected to work regularly in the Press’s office. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor, but this position is expected to work on campus three days per week.
We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.
The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.
Responsibilities
This is a highly responsible and significant Press position that requires knowledge, tact, and the ability to work autonomously in order to solicit, assess, and develop manuscript submissions for eventual publication. The successful candidate will:
- Attend academic meetings and conferences to seek manuscripts and meet with potential authors.
- Review current literature in appropriate academic fields to remain current and identify potential projects.
- Cultivate a community of knowledgeable contacts in selected disciplines for submissions, peer reviews, and networking.
- Work directly with potential authors and with the Press director, senior editor, and other staff in structuring the Press’s publishing program.
- Match market needs and assess potential sales; develop and deliver an annual minimum of ten to fifteen completed manuscripts within budget and on schedule.
- Work closely with the Press’s senior editor to create two seasonal catalogs by assigned disciplines.
- Review manuscript submissions for quality of content and style of work, assess appropriateness for the Press publication program, select appropriate peer reviewers, follow up with authors to develop revision plans, and track schedules.
- Present peer-reviewed manuscripts for faculty advisory committee (FAC) approval.
- Prepare budget documents and obtain subvention or grant monies as necessary.
- Work with outside series editors to acquire manuscripts for two Press series.
- Oversee the Press’s Open Access program, including submitting projects to JSTOR’s Path to Open program.
The successful candidate must be able to work collegially in an academic environment and possess exceptional communication skills and tact.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in history, humanities, social sciences, archaeology or anthropology, or interdisciplinary fields related to the Press’s publication disciplines, plus three years related publishing experience or equivalency required. Demonstrated ability to work independently required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills are requisite.
Preferences
Master’s degree in history, humanities, social sciences, archaeology or anthropology, or interdisciplinary fields related to the Press’s publication disciplines, plus five years related publishing experience or equivalency. Exceptional human relations and communications skills are requisite.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Contact Information
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169
By Email: employment@utah.edu