Editor in Chief

The Huntington; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work schedule

Paid time off

Museum discounts and store access

Job summary

The Huntington invites applications for the Editor‑in‑Chief of the Huntington Library Quarterly (HLQ). You will oversee the publication process from manuscript acquisition through peer review, copy editing, and layout while guiding scholarly programming within the Research Division.

You will collaborate with Huntington staff, visiting scholars, and external organizations to expand article and review acquisitions, grow subscriptions, and enhance electronic access. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a field supported by the Huntington’s collections.
• 3+ years minimum experience in scholarly or museum publishing.
• Holds or has held a tenured or equivalent position in an academic institution.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, scholars, volunteers, visitors, and outside organizations.

Responsibilities

• Acquiring editor for article manuscripts; oversees refereeing of submitted manuscripts; solicits book reviews; oversees development, copy editing, image acquisition and permission, layout, and proofreading of articles and reviews.
• Develops and maintains database to track article submissions and peer review.
• Establishes goals and priorities for HLQ; compiles regular statistical reports on submissions and peer review.
• Works with Huntington staff and visiting fellows and scholars to develop and acquire articles, reviews, and special issues.
• Identifies and invites scholars to join HLQ editorial board to maintain a robust and diverse board; audits board performance.
• Participates in the academic life of the institution; attends seminars, conferences and fellows’ events.
• Attends regional, national, and international scholarly conferences on HLQ focus.
• Assists in establishing financial goals and prepares annual budget for the publications department; manages expenses.
• Develops procedures to promote subscriptions and increase electronic downloads.
• Collaborates with UPenn Press on contractual and business arrangements.
• Hires and supervises consultant graphic designer; EIC supervises Managing Editor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Ph.D. in a field supported by the Huntington’s collections

Job description

About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

The Huntington

Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

The Culture

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
• Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
• Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
• Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
• Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

Job Description

About the Role

Under broad direction by the W.M. Keck Director of Research, oversees all aspects of the publication of the Huntington Library Quarterly and assists in the scholarly programming of the Research Division.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

Essential Duties

• Serves as the acquiring editor for article manuscripts; oversees refereeing of submitted manuscripts; solicits book reviews; oversees developmental, copy editing, image acquisition and permission, layout, and proofreading of articles and reviews.
• Develops and maintains database to track article submissions and peer review.
• Works with the Director of Research to establish goals and priorities for the HLQ; compiles regular statistical reports on submissions and peer review.
• Works with Huntington staff as well as visiting fellows and scholars to develop and acquire articles, reviews, and special issues.
• In consultation with the Director of Research, identifies and invites scholars to join the HLQ editorial board in order to maintain a robust and diverse board; periodically audits the performance of current board members.
• Participates in the academic life of the institution, including seminars and conferences sponsored by the Research Division and fellows’ events and working group.
• Attends regional, national, and (where appropriate) international scholarly conferences on subjects related to the focus of the HLQ.
• Works with the Director of Research and the Business Office to establish financial goals and prepares annual budget for the publications department; reviews and approves expenses for 59 and P-Card charges for 58 (book project) accounts; works within approved budget.
• Develops procedures to promote subscriptions to HLQ and increase electronic downloads of articles.
• Works with the journal division of the University of Pennsylvania Press on contractual and business arrangements.
• Hires and supervises the work of consultant graphic designer.
• EIC will supervise the Managing Editor of the HLQ, a limited-term position.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements And Experience

• Ph.D. in a field supported by the Huntington’s collections.
• Previous experience in scholarly or museum publishing (3 years minimum).
• Holds or has held a tenured or equivalent position in an academic institution.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, scholars, volunteers, visitors, and outside organizations.

Working Conditions

• Indoor office setting
• Frequent use of office equipment including computer, keyboard, and mouse
• Moderate noise levels
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods; push, pull, and bend as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• Pay Range: $110,000.00-$130,000.00. Commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
• Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds