Managing Editor, Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Managing Editor, Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies at Villanova University
Managing Editor, Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania
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Job Description:

Villanova University
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Posting Number:

20254395S

Position Title:

Managing Editor, Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week Department:

302-A I P S

Position Summary:

The Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies (JSAMES) has been published at Villanova University for 47 years. The Managing Editor will ensure the operation of the Journal of South Asian and Middle East Studies, includingmunicating with authors, reviewers, and the editorial board; organizing manuscript submissions and the journal’s peer review process; maintainingmunication with the journal’s host (The University of Pennsylvania Press) about all financial, subscription, and production matters; organizing and implementing all journal related events such as monthly working group meetings, workshops, and guest lecturers. Responsibilities will include including booking speakers, organizing travel, paying honoraria, and other event related tasks; working with book review editors to secure books and reviewers; supporting Villanova faculty affiliated with the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS) to program events; recruiting potential authors, reviewers, and board members; maintaining relevant digital databases (such as reviewers and authors); working closely with the journal’s editor to promote the JSAMES
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the peer-review process for all journal submissions
Work with the University of Pennsylvania Press Journal division on all matters related to the journal’s operation, including but not limited to: the manuscript submission system, budgets and payments, production and design, and all subscription related issues
Work closely with the journal’s editor to ensure a timely peer review process and the publication of the journal’s two issues per year
Organize and coordinate all logistics for workshops and events hosted by the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, including but not limited to the South Asian and Middle East Studies Working Group monthly events, guest speakers, and journal workshops
Liaise with journal subscribers and libraries to increase the journal’s subscription base
Manage all journal relatedmunication with the editorial board, authors, reviewers, and publishers
Organize and coordinate logistics for any journal events held off Villanova’s campus, including conference events
Develop and maintain the journal’s digital database and archive
Develop and maintain manuscript and book reviewer database
Coordinate programming with other Villanova Centers, Departments, and units
Promote the journal to international centers and universities

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Bachelor of Arts

Minimum Work Experience:

1-2 years of experience working in a university, publishing, ormunity organization.
Work skills:
Strong written and verbalmunication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher (in South Asian, Middle East, or Global Studies)
3-5 years of experience working in a university, publishing, ormunity organization; working with a diverse group of stakeholders; financial management; event planning; familiarity with academic publishing; experience in the fields of South Asian and/or Middle East Studies
Strong written and verbalmunication skills; knowledge of excel; strong editing skills
Physical Requirements and/or

Unusual Work Hours:

a.) Tools, machinery and equipment used:b.) Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.).c. )Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.)
Special Message to

Applicants:

Posting Date:

06/17/2025
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 06/24/2025

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

13

Job Classification:

exempt
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