"Graduate STEM Technical Editor (Contingent II)"

Job Details

Job Posting: JR101459 Graduate STEM Technical Editor (Contingent II) (Open)

Department: BSU Graduate Resource Center, JM

Position Type: Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date: 11-10-2025

Close Date: 12-01-2025

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Job Description

The Graduate Research Center invites applications for a full-time STEM Graduate Technical Editor position. The successful candidate will work with graduate students to support their development in academic writing. The editor will provide individual feedback and editorial recommendations to support the improvement of technical documents, research papers, articles, and other content related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The role will involve ensuring clarity, accuracy, and coherence in written materials, adhering to specific style guides, and facilitating clear communication of complex technical information. The editor will also work closely with faculty in matters concerning style and format to ensure consistency and quality of written materials to be submitted for courses and publications in print or online. This position is essential for the development, editing, and publication of research documents.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to –
• Develop relationships with faculty members and/or program directors to establish ideal approaches to meet students’ writing needs. The editor will serve a diverse community of students, including students not writing in their native language(s), and will assist all students in improving their writing, particularly at the master’s and doctoral level with both qualitative and quantitative research studies.
• Meeting with graduate administration to ensure writing styles and corrections align with BSU Graduate School writing guidelines.
• Assure the successful completion of student documents consistent with established guidelines by organizing writing assignments in accordance to set conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Support the Graduate Resource Center by maintaining a project log of documents, other records, and files as well as working with other staff members as part of a team.
• Content Review and Editing:
  • Review and edit technical documents for clarity, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in terminology and data presented.
  • Verify factual information and check for logical flow and coherence in the content.
• Technical Accuracy:
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the technical accuracy of content.
  • Cross-reference and validate data, calculations, and experimental results.
• Formatting and Style:
  • Apply appropriate formatting and style guidelines (e.g., APA, IEEE, Chicago) to documents.
  • Standardize headings, tables, figures, and references according to specific guidelines.
• Content Development:
  • Assist in the development and structuring of technical content for clarity and readability.
  • Provide constructive feedback to students and faculty to improve their writing skills.
• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of edited materials.
  • Coordinate with students, faculty, and other stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct final reviews of documents to ensure they meet quality standards before publication.
  • Implement and maintain best practices for technical editing and documentation.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including scientists, engineers, and IT professionals.
  • Participate in meetings and discussions to understand project requirements and objectives.
  • Deliver graduate student writing services and resources, including writing workshops, dissertation editing services, etc.
• Professional Development:
  • Stay current with best practices in graduate education and student services.
  • Attend relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
  • Network with other professionals in the field to exchange ideas and resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics). Terminal degree (PhD) is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a professional position focused on writing, editing, and formatting academic materials.
• Experience with reference management tools (e.g., EndNote, Zotero) is a plus.
• Prior experience in academic editing or publishing is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD).

Conditions of Employment

• Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but strongly encouraged for faculty and staff for employment at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.
• May require occasional travel for meetings, conferences, or training sessions.
• Flexible schedule to meet needs of graduate students.
• This position is grant-funded; continuation of this position is based on grant funding.
• Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a sample of edited academic work.

Additional Job Information

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong command of the English language, with excellent grammar and writing skills.
• Proven experience in technical writing or editing.
• Familiarity with various style guides (e.g., APA, IEEE, Chicago).
• Proficient in using editing tools and software (e.g., MS Word, LaTeX, Adobe Acrobat).
• Strong understanding of academic writing conventions and research methodologies.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with complex technical information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with content management systems and document collaboration tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to relate and communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, colleagues and visitors.

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.