Food-Fueled Journal Editor (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University seeks enrolled students for a part-time position with Food-Fueled, a research journal focused on food-related topics. The role involves analyzing submissions, coordinating peer review, and editing for grammar and clarity, while maintaining a WordPress site.

FWS eligibility may apply; the position runs 5 hours per week at $18.50 per hour, and contributes to scholarly publishing alongside editors and faculty advisors.

Qualifications

• Enrollment at American University is required.
• FWS eligibility may apply for this part-time role.
• Interest in scholarly publishing and editorial processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze journal submissions on a rolling basis for relevance, study design, ethics and methodology.
• Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax, citations and clarity.
• Maintain a pre-existing WordPress site for navigation and accessibility.
• Communicate with editors and faculty advisors about independent research and guidelines.

Skills

WordPress navigation

Education

Enrolled American University student

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Food-Fueled is a research journal centered around food-related topics. We aim to showcase and publish a wide variety of exceptional works on food-related issues ranging from policy and law to food science, to personal narratives about the influence of food, nature, and agriculture.

Learn more at: https://wastedfood.american.edu/education/undergraduate-food-systems-science-journal/

Essential Functions:

• Analyze journal submissions on a rolling basis for relevance,study design, ethics and methodology to consider publication withinan academic journal.
• Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax,citations, and overall clarity.
• Maintain a pre-existing WordPress site for ease of navigationand accessibility.
• Communicate with a team of undergraduate editors and facultyadvisors about independent research, format guidelines, and journalgraphics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.50 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Contact Us

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