The University of Chicago
Managing Editor, American Journal of Sociology
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department
Press Journals AJS
About the Department
Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.
Job Summary
The Managing Editor has responsibility for the operation of the academic journal office of the American Journal of Sociology. Responsible for managing the peer review process according to journal policy and scholarly publishing best practices. Develop and implement guidelines for contributors and reviewers. Responsible for the copy editing, proof checking, and final approval of most of each published issue. Liaise between editors, reviewers, authors, the scholarly community, and the Journals Division staff, on behalf of AJS and the University of Chicago Press (UCP). Contribute to discussions of publishing strategies and editorial initiatives for the journal in cooperation with the UCP publication managers and other UCP staff.ResponsibilitiesManage the operation of the academic journal office of the American Journal of Sociology. Oversee the peer review process including developing and implementing editorial and journal policies.
Track progress of manuscripts from submission through peer review to final decision and manage peer review pipeline. Ensure that all manuscripts are delivered on time, within page budget, and meet the standards of the University of Chicago Press. Work with production, editorial, electronic publishing, and peer-review support to troubleshoot and solve problems. Manage and track publication agreements, permissions requests, and perform other administrative management functions.
Work hand-in-hand with Journals editorial in the copyediting of AJS major articles; edit all book reviews and deliver all for proof corrections to Production for typesetter.
Liaise between the Press, Editors, editorial board members, authors, and reviewers. Responsibilities include daily and heavy correspondence with all stakeholders.
Assist the academic editor in annual selection of student editors at University of Chicago Sociology Department and coordinate their financial support with Social Science Dean’s office.
Assist with the nomination and recruitment of AJS consulting editors from US and international institutions.
Liaise with Social Science Division Business Office to administer AJS’s three business accounts.
Prepare monthly and annual reports of journal-wide statistics as needed.
Represent the journal and the Press at academic meetings as needed, including planning and managing AJS national editors’ luncheon as part of or in parallel with annual sociology society meetings.
Supervise AJS staff (two full-time editorial associates) responsible for Editorial Manager data entry and correspondence for manuscripts and for book review.
Works directly with writers, editors, and others involved in projects. Ensures the quality of editorial work of others and advises them on the prioritization of assignments. Guides the staff in setting procedures and editing styles and in resolving any other issues that may arise.
Uses best practices and knowledge to write, update, and revise style notes for each assigned journal.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.---Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree.
Master's degree.
Experience:At least 5 years’ experience in scholarly journal publishing.
Experience with peer review, publishing ethics, and scholarly communication.
Extensive experience in copy editing scholarly material.
Extensive experience with Chicago Manual of Style.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Adobe products, Editorial Manager, or another peer review software is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with research in both quantitative and qualitative treatments of sociological subfields, such as stratification; education; race and ethnicity; occupations and work; gender and sexuality; politics; comparative-historical and case studies; crime, justice, and law; aging and the life course; social psychology; and others.
Preferred CompetenciesMust be a problem solver, deadline-oriented, diplomatic, and comfortable working and communicating with representatives from administrative to executive levels.
Deal with others with tact.
Maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate with others and work in a team.
Copy edit scholarly material quickly and expertly.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Proficient ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Manage stressful situations with ease.
Manage complex projects with a high level of organization, excellent time management, and attention to detail.
Working ConditionsMay require some domestic or international travel.
Hybrid work arrangement may be considered.
Application Documents:Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the
University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu
. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Press Journals AJS
About the Department
Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.
Job Summary
The Managing Editor has responsibility for the operation of the academic journal office of the American Journal of Sociology. Responsible for managing the peer review process according to journal policy and scholarly publishing best practices. Develop and implement guidelines for contributors and reviewers. Responsible for the copy editing, proof checking, and final approval of most of each published issue. Liaise between editors, reviewers, authors, the scholarly community, and the Journals Division staff, on behalf of AJS and the University of Chicago Press (UCP). Contribute to discussions of publishing strategies and editorial initiatives for the journal in cooperation with the UCP publication managers and other UCP staff.ResponsibilitiesManage the operation of the academic journal office of the American Journal of Sociology. Oversee the peer review process including developing and implementing editorial and journal policies.
Track progress of manuscripts from submission through peer review to final decision and manage peer review pipeline. Ensure that all manuscripts are delivered on time, within page budget, and meet the standards of the University of Chicago Press. Work with production, editorial, electronic publishing, and peer-review support to troubleshoot and solve problems. Manage and track publication agreements, permissions requests, and perform other administrative management functions.
Work hand-in-hand with Journals editorial in the copyediting of AJS major articles; edit all book reviews and deliver all for proof corrections to Production for typesetter.
Liaise between the Press, Editors, editorial board members, authors, and reviewers. Responsibilities include daily and heavy correspondence with all stakeholders.
Assist the academic editor in annual selection of student editors at University of Chicago Sociology Department and coordinate their financial support with Social Science Dean’s office.
Assist with the nomination and recruitment of AJS consulting editors from US and international institutions.
Liaise with Social Science Division Business Office to administer AJS’s three business accounts.
Prepare monthly and annual reports of journal-wide statistics as needed.
Represent the journal and the Press at academic meetings as needed, including planning and managing AJS national editors’ luncheon as part of or in parallel with annual sociology society meetings.
Supervise AJS staff (two full-time editorial associates) responsible for Editorial Manager data entry and correspondence for manuscripts and for book review.
Works directly with writers, editors, and others involved in projects. Ensures the quality of editorial work of others and advises them on the prioritization of assignments. Guides the staff in setting procedures and editing styles and in resolving any other issues that may arise.
Uses best practices and knowledge to write, update, and revise style notes for each assigned journal.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.---Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree.
Master's degree.
Experience:At least 5 years’ experience in scholarly journal publishing.
Experience with peer review, publishing ethics, and scholarly communication.
Extensive experience in copy editing scholarly material.
Extensive experience with Chicago Manual of Style.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Adobe products, Editorial Manager, or another peer review software is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with research in both quantitative and qualitative treatments of sociological subfields, such as stratification; education; race and ethnicity; occupations and work; gender and sexuality; politics; comparative-historical and case studies; crime, justice, and law; aging and the life course; social psychology; and others.
Preferred CompetenciesMust be a problem solver, deadline-oriented, diplomatic, and comfortable working and communicating with representatives from administrative to executive levels.
Deal with others with tact.
Maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate with others and work in a team.
Copy edit scholarly material quickly and expertly.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Proficient ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Manage stressful situations with ease.
Manage complex projects with a high level of organization, excellent time management, and attention to detail.
Working ConditionsMay require some domestic or international travel.
Hybrid work arrangement may be considered.
Application Documents:Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the
University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via
Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:
http://securityreport.uchicago.edu
. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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