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The University of Alabama Press 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 cooperation with the Director. Participates in UA Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of initiatives. Formulates and implements departmental procedures and coordinates fund-raising for title subsidies. Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of the 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 coordination of fund-raising for title subsidies. Participates in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of Press-wide strategies and initiatives. Responsibilities
Lead acquisition and editorial operations for The University of Alabama Press. Establish and manage acquisitions programs and list-building strategies in coordination with the Director. Participate in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of initiatives. Formulate and implement departmental procedures; coordinate fundraising for title subsidies. Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of the acquisitions department. Qualifications
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. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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Editor in Chief
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The University of Alabama Press 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 cooperation with the Director. Participates in UA Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of initiatives. Formulates and implements departmental procedures and coordinates fund-raising for title subsidies. Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of the 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 coordination of fund-raising for title subsidies. Participates in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of Press-wide strategies and initiatives. Responsibilities
Lead acquisition and editorial operations for The University of Alabama Press. Establish and manage acquisitions programs and list-building strategies in coordination with the Director. Participate in Press-wide goal-setting and the development and implementation of initiatives. Formulate and implement departmental procedures; coordinate fundraising for title subsidies. Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of the acquisitions department. Qualifications
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. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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