Editor III, Catholic Studies Journal — Publishing Lead

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Editor III position within the Catholic Studies department.

This is a 25‑hour‑per‑week, 0.625 FTE role responsible for managing the production process of Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture, including copyediting and typesetting. The Editor coordinates submissions, budgeting, marketing, and outreach, mentors editorial assistants, and collaborates with the Center for Catholic Studies to advance the journal’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, journalism, Catholic Studies, Theology, or a humanities field.
• Five years of administrative or project management experience.
• Two years of professional writing/editing for a publication and/or ability to learn Logos house style based on the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Enthusiasm for the work and purpose of the Center for Catholic Studies.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production process: set production schedule, copy editing; copyright and art permissions; review proofreading by authors and proofreaders; cover design.
• Supervise independent contractors in typesetting, proofreading, and outside design; manage printing, manufacturing process, and Project Muse relationships.
• Supervise and mentor CSMA students who serve as editorial assistants.
• Manage the submission process: receive and acknowledge submissions; send manuscripts for review; monitor copyright and postal regulations.
• Develop publishing partners and manage inquiries; monitor newsletters, e-mails, and phone inquiries.
• Provide event support that promotes the journal and related Center activities.

Skills

Editing

Project management

Copyediting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, journalism, Catholic Studies, Theology, or a humanities field

Job description

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Editor III position within the Catholic Studies department.

This is a 25‑hour‑per‑week, 0.625 FTE role responsible for managing the production process of Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture, including copyediting and typesetting. The Editor coordinates submissions, budgeting, marketing, and outreach, mentors editorial assistants, and collaborates with the Center for Catholic Studies to advance the journal’s