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19002569 Requisition #
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Education Requirement

  •         A bachelor’s degree in a humanities-based field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master’s degree or PhD is desirable.

 

Experience Required

  •         Experience (typically 2-4 years) as an acquisitions editor or editorial assistant for academic and trade books in the humanities with a demonstrated track record of list-building and ability to identify emerging areas of scholarship is required.
  •          Extensive knowledge of academic book publishing processes required: including all aspects of manuscript preparation, development, and organization; experience working collaboratively with manuscript editing, production, and marketing; and experience assessing fiscal requirements of individual books.
  •          Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level is required. Highly developed interpersonal skills are a must for this position.
  •          Working proficiency in the use of computer software applications is required.
  •          Demonstrated ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level is required.
  •          Demonstrated working proficiency in the ability to work with variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contribution of diverse individuals is required.
  •          Knowledge of trends in electronic publishing, basic publishing permissions, rights, fair use policies, and of The Chicago Manual of Style is required.

 

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with AAUP peer review best practices is desirable.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer


The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.


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