[Commlist] Call for Business Manager Applications for the Canadian Journal of Communication

*Business Manager: Canadian Journal of Communication*

The Canadian Journal of Communication <https://cjc.utppublishing.com/> 
seeks a part-time Business Manager to assume the non-academic, 
non-editorial management of the journal and to work alongside the Editor 
(-in-Chief). This is a senior position requiring qualifications in 
scholarly journal management, knowledge and skills in financial control, 
familiarity with journal operations, website management, areas of 
innovation, particularly AI, and usage analytics. Also important is a 
talent for managing expected change in government funding. Compensation 
will be based on the qualifications of the selected candidate and the 
current and future needs of the journal. The position is initially 
expected to be for a 3 to 5-year term inclusive of a 6-month 
probationary period. This term is renewable.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Canadian Journal 
of Communication <https://cjc.utppublishing.com/> strongly values 
diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community 
and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, 
persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and those who identify as 
2SLGBTQ+. We invite you to self-identify as a member of one or more of 
these groups. Self-identification is optional. All responses will be 
kept confidential.

*Candidates may wish to outline their experience with any aspect of 
journal management, including, but not limited to:*

  * Business management of scholarly journals
  * Mid-career to Senior Scholar affiliated with a Canadian
    post-secondary institution
  * Editorial or Board management experience with scholarly journals
  * Experience managing budgets and financial obligations
  * Familiarity with scholarly journals and Academic Presses in the
    Communication and Media Studies landscape
  * Familiarity with Canadian Communication and Media Studies
  * Familiarity with website management as well as social media content
    creation
  * Beginning familiarity with using AI to enhance user experience
  * Experience with journal usage analytics
  * Experience with funding opportunities in academic publishing
  * Experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies and
    related areas of support
  * Experience with fundraising outside of grant initiatives would be
    valuable

*The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 30 November 2024. 
*Applications must include: 1) a maximum 5-page Statement of Background 
and Interest; 2) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and 
contacts of three referees. References will only be contacted at a later 
stage in the process. All materials should be sent to: Dr. Michael 
Darroch, President of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Journal of 
Communication at (mdarroch /at/ yorku.ca) <mailto:(mdarroch /at/ yorku.ca)>. 
Shortlisting and interviewing will take as soon as possible starting in 
December 2024. The preferred start date will be 15 January 2025.


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