[Hiring] Temporary Associate Managing Editor @Cornell University

Role Description

The Temporary Associate Managing Editor co-manages the journal’s online peer-review process for manuscripts, which requires engaging with advanced-level research in order to recognize whether submissions fall within the journal’s academic area. Responsibilities include:

• Communicating initial assessments of submissions to the editor in chief.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in support of an anonymous review process.
• Providing developmental editing for all ASQ articles.
• Conferring with authors to influence article content decisions.
• Producing quarterly issues in partnership with Sage Publishing.
• Independently managing the journal’s book review program.
• Developing, implementing, and improving journal workflow processes.
• Summarizing research articles for the journal’s social media content.
• Coordinating events, such as online symposia and workshops.
• Consulting on the development of editing tools and bibliographic citation management.
• Maintaining ASQ’s Cornell web pages.
• Performing administrative duties including contracting editors and generating performance reports.

*This is a temporary, benefits‑eligible, six‑month full‑time position with the possibility of potentially transitioning into a permanent role. The role is fully remote, with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position. The pay range for this position is $65,447.00 - $73,209.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2-4 years of editorial experience.
• Familiarity with academic research and ability to read and summarize an academic argument.
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills, including developmental and copy editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and practice complex procedures for maintaining strict confidentiality of unpublished manuscripts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• A history of strong attention to detail and the ability to organize information.
• Ability to assess problems independently and propose thoughtful solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with editing in Adobe Professional.
• Comfort with learning new software and online platforms.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Academic editing and publishing experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with social sciences research (preferred).
• Familiarity with Chicago style and American Psychological Association style (preferred).
• Master’s degree or higher (preferred).

Benefits

• Health Care – Several excellent plan options for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions – Includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement Plans – Eligibility for the 403(b) Cornell University Retirement Plan (CURP).
• Education – Options include the Employee Degree Program and Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship.