Summary
The Iowa State University Library is seeking applications for a collaborative and service-oriented Open Publishing Editor to help expand the Iowa State University Digital Press. The Digital Press is a nationally recognized open access library publishing program committed to Iowa States land-grant mission and diversifying the ideas, cultures, and experiences represented in the scholarly record. Reporting to the Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian, the Open Publishing Editor supports the publication of scholarly publications and open educational resources using multiple publishing platforms, including Janeway and Pressbooks . This may include managing open access publishing workflows, typesetting and layout of publications, reviewing content for accessibility compliance, supervising student employees, and providing support and training for publication authors and editors. The Iowa State University Library is committed to fostering and inspiring a welcoming environment that is open and supportive of all users. The Open Publishing Editor will contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Collaborators include the Open Access and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Metadata Services, Digital Scholarship and Initiatives, and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
Major Duties:
Assist the Scholarly Publishing Services Librarian with the operations of the Iowa State University Digital Press
Manage publishing workflows in multiple software platforms, including Janeway and Pressbooks
Produce book and textbooks using Pressbooks
Review publications for accessibility and adherence to style guides and standards
Communicate with and train authors, editors, peer reviewers, vendors, and others engaged in the publishing process
Oversee student employees
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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