MANAGING EDITOR FOR USP PRESS

The University of the South Pacific

MANAGING EDITOR FOR USP PRESS

Department: Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ADMIN & REGIONAL CAMPUSES)
ACU Ref: 58577
Closing Date: 13 May 2011

REF: FOC022

The University is seeking to appoint a Managing Editor for USP Press. The appointee will run the publishing program which entails:
• Assessing incoming manuscripts
• Handling all correspondence addressed to USP Press Managing Editor
• Identifying and working with regional scholars for peer review and editing of manuscripts
• Liaising with authors
• Copyediting manuscripts in conformity with USP Press publishing guidelines
• Preparing manuscripts for typesetting, layout and printing
• Working closely with contracted editors, typesetters, graphic artists, printers, etc.
• Handling financial arrangements with contracted editors, typesetters, graphic artists, etc. in accordance with UPS Press conventions
• Supervising book sales and marketing in accordance with USP Press policies (includes organizing book launches).

The appointee must have either a Masters degree with experience in working in or running a publishing house or a good first degree in social science or communications with extensive experience in working or running a publishing house; knowledge of Pacific culture and writing, as well as excellent communication skills. The appointee must be able to work independently, as well as with others and have demonstrated competence in use of appropriate computer applications; excellent writing skills in English and ability to work with people remotely via email, telephone or video-conference; and sensitivity to cross-cultural and gender issues.

The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: F$81,145 to F$93,629 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)

In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate.

Closing date for applications: 13 May 2011.

All applications can be submitted on-line using the University’s E-Recruitment system which can be accessed at this address: www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj; or by post to The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji.

Applicants can also submit their applications on-line at any of the University’s campuses throughout the region and at the Human Resources Office on Laucala campus.