"Managing Editor of Academic Journal (Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research)"

Job Summary

The Managing Editor of the academic journal Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research (AAAR) will coordinate and facilitate the day-to-day operations of the AAAR Journal, including but not limited to interactions among the publisher and the journal's editorial board (2 co-editors and associate editors), authors and reviewers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, innovative laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.

Our expertise across fields helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by outstanding strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Monitor reviews and manuscript submissions on “Editorial Manager,” the online tracking system used by Taylor & Francis (T&F), the publisher of AAAR.
• Assist authors and editors/associate editors with issues using the system.
• Send timely e-mail correspondence. Troubleshoot editorial software problems with the assistance of the contacts at T&F.
• Monitor plagiarism checking and the quality assurance system.
• Liaise with T&F personnel including Author Page Charges (APC) and permissions, T&F Managing Editor for AAAR, the Marketing Department, and the Production Manager regarding the journal website.
• Work with accounting staff at INSTAAR on the financial health of the journal. Manage the financial incentives provided by T&F to increase submissions.
• Provide administrative journal support and web development, such as correspondence, and maintain stored inventory.
• Update the AAAR website.
• Interact with students, staff, and faculty.
• Liaise with colleagues in the CU Libraries and international polar libraries' community.

What You Should Know

This 50% position offers a hybrid work modality with at least 10 regularly scheduled hours per week in the office.

What We Can Offer

The hiring range for this 50% appointment is $26,000-$33,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, environmental sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

What You Will Need

• Proficiency with document management and spreadsheets.
• Organizational skills including process and document organization.
• An ability to communicate diplomatically and support contributing authors.
• Writing skills.
• Digital literacy.
• Proactive approach and an ability to work with minimal direction.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Knowledge of fields relevant to the journal, including earth and environmental sciences, biology, ecology, engineering, and geology.
• Experience with technical and/or scientific writing.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, environmental sciences, or a related field.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by 9/21/2025, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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