Editor-in-Chief, Scholarly Journal (Hybrid)

The Huntington Group; 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

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.