Open Publishing Editor

Position Title:

Open Publishing Editor

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of issues, trends, and processes in academic publishing
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, LaTeX, and/or XML
Experience using digital publishing tools and platforms such as WordPress, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop
Experience with or knowledge of the scholarly publishing process
Experience with project management and ability to meet deadlines

Job Description:

Summary ​

The Iowa State University Library is seeking applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Open Publishing Editor to help expand the Iowa State University Digital Press. The Digital Press is a nationally recognized open access library publishing program committed to Iowa State’s land-grant mission and diversifying the ideas, cultures, and experiences represented in the scholarly record. Reporting to the Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian, the Open Publishing Editor supports the publication of scholarly publications and open educational resources using multiple publishing platforms, including Janeway and Pressbooks. This may include managing open access publishing workflows, typesetting and layout of publications, reviewing content for accessibility compliance, supervising student employees, and providing support and training for publication authors and editors. The Iowa State University Library is committed to fostering and inspiring a welcoming environment that is open and supportive of all users. The Open Publishing Editor will contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Collaborators include the Open Access and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Metadata Services, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives, and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.   ​ 

Major Duties:

• Assist the Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian with the operations of the Iowa State University Digital Press

• Manage publishing workflows in multiple software platforms, including Janeway and Pressbooks

• Produce book and textbooks using Pressbooks

• Review publications for accessibility and adherence to style guides and standards

• Communicate with and train authors, editors, peer reviewers, vendors, and others engaged in the publishing process

• Oversee student employees

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

October 7, 2024