Publication Acquisitions Editor I - 531137

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 219801 - University Press

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants:  Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. If an applicant is selected and will request to work from a state where the University does not currently have other regular employees, that applicant may be referred to the University’s 3^rd Party Employer of Record, nextSource, to serve as the official employer.

Job Summary: The Publication Acquisitions Editor I acquires book manuscripts sufficient in number to fulfill annual goals and within budget constraints under moderate supervision. Ensures acquisitions align with the direction and vision of the Editor-In-Chief.

Additional Department Summary: Acquires 15-20 scholarly book manuscripts annually. Solicits and evaluates proposals and manuscripts. Seeks appropriate peer reviewers. Prepares packets for the faculty editorial board to review. Presents new projects to press staff and to the faculty editorial board. Advises and guides authors through revisions. Prepares final manuscripts for production. Participates in staff meetings about seasonal list planning as well as general press operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of book acquisitions and/or publishing experience; OR master's degree and some book acquisitions and/or publishing experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain a steady pipeline of projects. Strong organizational skills. Keen attention to details. Ability to set priorities and work independently. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem resolution skills. Ability to negotiate with authors and internal staff. Good judgment. Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites (particularly Word and Outlook). Familiarity with database management. Solid understanding of the scholarly publishing industry with demonstrated familiarity with book acquisitions. Knowledge and understanding of copyright, fair use, permissions, and subsidiary rights.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 11 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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