Editor In Chief - 527440

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $68,500 - Midpoint : $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department / Organization : 219801 - University Press

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Job Summary : The Editor-In-Chief manages all acquisition and editorial functions of The University of Alabama Press. Establishes the UA Press acquisitions programs and list-building strategies in conjunction with the Director. Participates in UA Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of initiatives. Formulates and implements departmental procedures and coordinates of fund-raising for title subsidies. Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, supervision of department.

Additional Department Summary : Leads, manages, and participates in all functions of the UAP Acquisitions department, including responsibility for list and series planning and development; planning and budgeting; hiring, training, and managing personnel; formulation and implementation of departmental procedures; and co-ordination of fund-raising for title subsidies. Participates in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of Press-wide strategies and initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of editorial experience; OR master's degree and three (3) years of editorial experience.

Preferred Qualifications : Advanced degree in humanities or allied field. Experience in scholarly publishing.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.