The University of Georgia is hiring: Fiction Editor in Athens

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2564P

Working Title: Fiction Editor

Department: Libraries – The Georgia Review

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Georgia Review is the literary‑cultural journal published out of the University of Georgia since 1947. While it began with a regional commitment, its scope has grown to include readers and writers throughout the U.S. and the world, who are brought together through the print journal as well as live programming. Convinced that communities thrive when built on dialogue that honors the difference between any two interlocutors, we publish imaginative work that challenges us to reconsider any line, distinction, or thought in danger of becoming too rigid or neat, so that our readers can continue the conversations in their own lives.

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Posting Type

External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Underutilization Advertised Salary Minimum: $60,000

Anticipated Start Date: 03/01/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited‑Term postings):

Job Posting Date: 11/12/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should attach a 1‑2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. Applicants should also include a statement of editorial philosophy that is no longer than one page double spaced.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by December 15, 2025, however, the position will remain open until filled.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at

Position Details

Classification Title: Academic Professional AC; FLSA Faculty Rank: Open Rank; Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.); Tenure Status: Non‑Tenure Track.

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree in literature, creative writing, or another disciplinary area appropriate for the position.

Position Summary

This is one of three genre editors at The Georgia Review. The Fiction Editor, in concert with the Poetry Editor and Nonfiction Editor, is responsible to the Editor of The Georgia Review for performing high‑quality editorial work dealing primarily with screening of submissions from the online submissions manager program, selecting and preparing works for potential publication, and attending acquisitions meetings in which such manuscripts are evaluated. Some manuscripts approved by the acquisitions team will be assigned to genre editors by the Editor for final editing. Although the Fiction Editor specializes in fiction, each genre editor is fluent in all genres.

This position leads the department’s experiential learning program, which entails administering the program as the faculty of record, conducting the interviews that determine each year’s cohort of interns, leading submission workshops, and mentoring the graduate assistants, who assist with running the program.

Additional Requirements

• One to two years of previous editorial work for a literary journal with a national reputation.
• This is an open rank role within the academic professional faculty track. This track includes 3 tiers: the ranks of Academic Professional Associate, Academic Professional, and Senior Academic Professional. These are non‑tenure‑track faculty positions. Detailed requirements for rank appointment and promotion can be found here:

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification

• One to two years experience working within an institution of higher education.
• One to two years mentoring or supervising the editorial work of graduate students, interns, or equivalent.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Thorough awareness of literary writing and publishing, both past and current.
• Ability to develop manuscripts for publication through editorial engagement with potential authors.
• Ability to plan and meet publishing deadlines, and to work under deadline pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent copy‑editing skills, including a solid knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contributors, students, and members of the academic community.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust? No. Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No. Does this position have a P‑Card? No. Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position? No. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No. Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No. Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No.

Credit and P‑Card Policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Screens online submissions (poetry, short fiction, and essays) by selecting and securing submissions for the acquisitions team, working with the acquisitions team to evaluate submissions, and editing assigned work slated for publication.
• Administers The Georgia Review’s experiential learning program by conducting interviews for admittance, leading submission workshops, and guiding 6‑12 participating undergraduate students through an array of hands‑on activities and experiences.
• Mentors graduate assistants.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and publicity of local Georgia Review programs, such as lectures and readings.
• Represents The Georgia Review at local, regional, and national functions as necessary.
• Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the department by assuming related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

100%

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Other Documents #1
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents