Editorial Assistant

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 8,100 - 9,900; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks an Editorial Assistant in the Spanish & Portuguese Studies department. This casual, part-time role (hourly rate $22.50) offers up to 14 hours per week with a total cap of 400 hours, reporting to Timothy Face.

Responsibilities include editing manuscripts for Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics, compiling questions for authors, and formatting accepted manuscripts according to publisher specifications.

Qualifications

• Academic editing experience
• Graduate degree in linguistics
• Near-native or native fluency in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Editing manuscripts for the journal, Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics, accepted for publication
• Creating lists of problems or missing information that needs to be requested from authors
• Formatting accepted manuscripts according to the publisher's specifications

Skills

Academic editing experience

Spanish/English fluency

Education

Graduate degree in linguistics

Job description

Job ID: 376381

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Supplemental Employee

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 0005

Employee Class: Civil Service

About the Job

Job classification: Casual, 0005

Working title: Editorial Assistant

Department: Spanish & Portuguese Studies

College/Unit: Liberal Arts

Reports to: Timothy Face

Hourly rate: $22.50 per hour

Hourly appointment: Up to 14 hours per week, no more than 400 total hours

Job duties/Responsibilities:

• Editing manuscripts for the journal, Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics, accepted for publication
• Creating lists of problems or missing information that needs to be requested from authors
• Formatting accepted manuscripts according to the publisher's specifications

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Academic editing experience
• Graduate degree in linguistics
• Near-native or native fluency in Spanish and English

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.