Baylor University · 1 month ago
Acquisitions Editor/Senior Acquisitions Editor
700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expBaylor University is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to contribute to its publishing philosophy and manage the BUP list of publications. The role involves acquiring and developing projects, working with authors, and overseeing the publication process.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the list of BUP books, providing strategy and oversight for the publication of new and revised titles
Acquire approximately 25-30 new titles per year, negotiating contract terms and working with authors and series editors during manuscript development
With the Press Director, pursue project-specific subventions for new titles when applicable
Evaluate solicited and unsolicited proposals and full manuscripts from authors, and coordinate the Press’s peer review process for main colophon BUP projects
Communicate with authors regarding manuscript submission and formatting, eventually handing off acceptable manuscripts to the BUP production team
Organize and lead regular acquisitions meetings and quarterly cycles of pub boards and University Press Committee meetings
Assist in the composition of book copy for cover, catalog, and website
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required
For the Senior level, a Master's degree and five years of relevant work experience are required
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred
A Doctorate and three years of work experience are preferred
For the Senior level, a Doctorate and seven years of relevant work experience are preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous time off
Tuition remission
Outstanding automatic retirement contributions
Company
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private university and a nationally ranked research institution.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2020-09-16Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Doug McNamee
Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Blaine McCormick
Associate Professor
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