Deadline: December 9, 2024
The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Kansas (KU CREES) invites applications for the position of Managing Editor of The Russian Review. The successful candidate is expected to start on July 1, 2025. To read the full position description and apply, please visit this link.
Position Overview
The Managing Editor enjoys a full-time staff appointment through KU CREES and oversees the editing, publication, and operations of The Russian Review, which ranks among the oldest and most widely read journals of Russian and Eurasian studies in the world. The Managing Editor reports to Professor Erik Scott, Editor of the journal, but is expected to work independently to manage submissions, prepare manuscripts for publication, and ensure timely production of the journal.
Required Qualifications
MA in History, Literature, Political Science, Russian and Eurasian Studies, or a related field, with a focus on Russia and Eurasia. High working proficiency in Russian language, as demonstrated by application materials. At least three years of relevant professional experience in scholarly publishing, including significant experience editing, copyediting, and corresponding with authors and reviewers. Work experience requiring excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in History, Literature, Political Science, Russian and Eurasian Studies, or a related field, with a focus on Russia and Eurasia. At least five years of relevant professional experience in scholarly publishing, including significant experience editing, copyediting, and corresponding with authors and reviewers. Experience managing and maintaining and online submission portal, as evidenced by application materials. Experience in web design and/or digital production, as evidenced by application materials.
Contact Information to Applicants
Erik Scott
scott@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include:
Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume/CV. List of three (3) professional references, with contact information.
Finalists for the position will be asked to submit examples of their copyediting work for consideration by the search committee.
Application review will begin Monday, December 9th, 2024, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
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