QSURJ Academic Liaison (2)

Arts & Science Undergraduate Society; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic organization at Queen's University seeks an Academic Liaison to act as the primary connection between the editorial team and faculty members. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to academic integrity. Responsibilities include coordinating faculty reviews and recruiting them for journal events, maintaining professional communication, and building relationships to enhance the journal's reputation.

Qualifications

• Professional and reliable with a commitment to academic integrity.
• Comfortable engaging with professors and academic staff.
• Enthusiastic about fostering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contact and coordinate with Queen’s faculty members for reviews.
• Recruit faculty for journal events like panels and workshops.
• Maintain professional correspondence with faculty.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Relationship management

Commitment to academic integrity

Job description

About the Academic Liaison Position

We’re seeking a professional, reliable, and relationship-driven individual to serve as Academic Liaison for QSURJ. In this role, you’ll act as the primary point of contact between the editorial team and Queen’s faculty members. Our journal relies on the expertise of faculty for manuscript review, mentorship, and event participation, and the Academic Liaison plays a crucial role in maintaining these partnerships.

Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and comfortable engaging with professors and academic staff. A commitment to academic integrity and enthusiasm for fostering collaboration between students and faculty are essential.

Academic Liaison Responsibilities

• Contact and coordinate with Queen’s faculty members to participate in faculty review of submissions
• Recruit and confirm faculty involvement in journal events, including panels, workshops, and launch activities
• Serve as the primary bridge between the editorial team and academic faculty, ensuring strong communication and collaboration
• Maintain professional correspondence with faculty, providing them with necessary details, updates, and deadlines
• Work closely with the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief to align faculty involvement with editorial needs
• Ensure that faculty expertise is integrated into the review process to uphold academic standards and integrity
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with faculty to strengthen the journal’s academic reputation