Open Publishing Production Editor

Position Title:

Open Publishing Production Editor

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of issues, trends, software tools and platforms, and processes in academic publishing;
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, LaTeX, and/or XML
Ability to learn new tools, skills, and software as needed to support the publication of scholarly publications and open educational resources
Demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming environment and contributing to a collaborative working and learning environment.

Job Description:

Summary

The Iowa State University Library is seeking applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Open Publishing Production Editor to help expand the library’s nationally recognized publishing program, Iowa State University Digital Press. The Iowa State University Digital Press is an open-access library publishing program that is committed to diversifying the ideas, cultures, and experiences represented in the scholarly record.

Reporting to the Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian, the Open Publishing Production Editor supports the publication of scholarly publications and open educational resources using multiple publishing platforms, including Janeway. This may include managing open-access publishing workflows, typesetting and layout of publications, reviewing content for accessibility compliance, supervising student assistants, and providing support and training for publication authors and editors. Collaborators include the Open Access and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Metadata Services, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives, and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead and primary point of contact for selected publications, providing workflow assistance and editorial services to authors and editors

• Compose, review, and edit publications, including website creation and publication typesetting and layout

• Apply broad, working knowledge of the field to integrate standards and best practices to develop, implement, and maintain internal style guides, standards, and workflows

• Reviews and/or edits layouts, drafts, and information in order to check for content, readability, style, and accessibility

• Provide general customer relations information to external clients or customers, usually not dealing with sensitive subject matter

• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests from authors, editors, and service providers

• Provide training sessions for editors and authors

• Oversee student assistants, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations

• Conducts research and analysis to support reporting

• Assist in developing announcements and publicity for Digital Press publications in partnership with library communications team

• Collaborate with campus units, authors, editors, service providers, and other external partners to produce scholarly publications and open educational resources

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides 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:

PS807

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