[ecrea] Job Advert: Associate Editors needed

** On behalf of Kathryn Lichti-Harriman / Versita,(klichti /at/ versita.com)<mailto:(klichti /at/ versita.com)>  **

The science publisher Versita is currently seeking an Associate Editor for the pioneer Open Access Books publishing program in Culture


IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

 *   degree: Ph.D. in Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Visual Studies, Cultural/Human Geography or similar

 *   experience: research or academic in Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Visual Studies, Cultural/Human Geography or similar.

 *   publishing experience, preferably in editorial acquisition, would be an asset

 *   languages: native or fluent English, other languages would be an asset

 *   skills: computer and internet proficiency

 *   personality: strong communication skills, good negotiator

 *   requirements: home computer and Internet connection


As to the role of Associate Editor, we would expect you to:


 *   research and identify book topics with strong sales potential and recruit experienced and competent authors

 *   recognize potential new authors

 *   cultivate working relationships with them

 *   obtain proposals from potential authors

 *   determine the quality of the proposals

 *   find and liaise with reviewers

 *   present the proposals to Versita

 *   assist Versita in evaluating book proposals and manuscripts

 *   review the final manuscript

 *   seek assistance from reviewers, if needed.


Compensation for Associate Editors will be based on the number of books published.

Candidates interested in the position are requested to send their CV and list of publications (both documents in English) to Dr. Kathryn Lichti-Harriman:(klichti /at/ versita.com)<mailto:(klichti /at/ versita.com)>


Dr Kathryn Lichti-Harriman

Managing Editor (Culture), Versita

www.versita.com/Lichti-Harriman<http://www.versita.com/Lichti-Harriman>



Honorary Research Fellow

University of Aberdeen

www.aberdeen.academia.edu/KathrynLichtiHarriman<http://www.aberdeen.academia.edu/KathrynLichtiHarriman>

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