Managing Editor - Fredericton, Canada - University of New Brunswick

Description

Closing Date: April 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of the largest units on campus, with 10 departments, 8 research centres and institutes, 3 journals, and over 120 faculty and staff.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $42,400- $52,997 per annum.

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the History Chairperson, this position is responsible for carrying out the functions associated with editing and publishing a scholarly history journal.

• Managing the journal's circulation and fulfilment systems.
• Managing the peer assessment process (tracking submissions and obtaining assessors).
• Copyediting and proofing pieces that appear in the journal.
• Coordinating input from authors and working collaboratively with the academic (co-)editor(s)
• Handling the journal's finances in conjunction with the Editorial Board's treasurer.
• Handling the journal's correspondence.
• Planning and implementing marketing and promotion strategies.
• Completing grant applications.
• Producing journal issues in a timely fashion.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree (History, Arts Administration, or other relevant field)
• 3 years administrative or managerial experience, in an academic or literary publishing context.
• Production and design skills relevant to print and online publication.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field would be considered an asset.
• Ability to understand and communicate in French would be an asset as Acadiensis is a bilingual journal.
• Strong computer skills and a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Word and Excel.

Additional Strengths

• The ability to use and edit social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Drupal) would be an asset.
• The ability to operate and modify (if needed) the OJS and Submittable submission systems, and to use database and accounting software would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Analytical thinking skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in and foster a collaborative team environment.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.