Managing Editor

The Center for African Studies seeks a Managing Editor for Research in African Literatures, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal. The Managing Editor plays a key role in coordinating the editorial and production processes and ensuring the publication of high-quality scholarly content.

The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing four issues per year, managing a total of 24 articles annually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of journal publication from manuscript submission through final production
• Serve as the primary liaison with authors throughout the evaluation and revision process
• Communicate and coordinate with the publisher, typesetters, and printers during production
• Advise on production planning and scheduling to ensure timely publication
• Review and edit news releases and journal communications
• Work closely with authors to produce high-quality, polished articles, including:
  • Proofreading and copyediting
  • Ensuring adherence to journal style and citation guidelines
  • Verifying facts and accuracy of figures, dates, and references
  • Standardizing content and improving clarity, coherence, and readability

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while collaborating with scholars and publishing partners.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Please submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this opportunity.

The target hiring range for this job profile is $20.24 - $25.00 hr. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function - Library and Museum

Sub Function - Scholarly Sharing

Band - Individual Contributor - Specialized

Level - S1