Editor In Chief - 528843

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $69K - $89K 💻 Communications 🗓️ March 17th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Editor-In-Chief to manage all acquisition and editorial functions for the University of Alabama Press. The role involves establishing acquisitions programs, formulating departmental procedures, coordinating fundraising, and overseeing planning, budgeting, and supervision within the press.

Highlights

Manages acquisition and editorial functions of the University of Alabama Press.
Establishes acquisition programs and list-building strategies in collaboration with the Director.
Participates in Press-wide goal-setting and strategic initiative development.
Formulates and implements departmental procedures and coordinates fundraising for title subsidies.
Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, and supervision of the department.
Requires a bachelor's degree with five years editorial experience or a master's degree with three years editorial experience.
Preferred qualification includes an advanced degree in humanities or allied fields and experience in scholarly publishing.
Salary range: Minimum $68,500 to midpoint $89,100 (Salaried E11).
Normal work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Position is full-time and benefits eligible, within the University Press department.