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Location

East Lansing, MI | United States

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Job description

Job no: 925402
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science
Department: Matrix (hum,Arts,Letters&soc Sc On-Line) 10038055
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

JSDP Managing Editor

Position SummaryThe position entails four functions:

Managing Editor of the Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation (45%). Responsible for the life cycle of datasets and data articles, from initial inquiries through submission, peer review or in-house review, production, and post-publication marketing and engagement. The Managing Editor will be a regular member of the Enslaved.org team, will provide oversight of graduate and undergraduate students endeavoring to contribute to the Journal, while also developing an independent, collaborative relationship with partner organizations in scholarly communications including but not limited to Michigan State University Press and Harvard Dataverse. The managing editor will manage the journal’s social media and convene meetings of the JSDP editorial board. Managing Editor for Enslaved.org (15%). Responsible for textual changes to the website social media, project publications and any new directions the project takes. The managing editor will oversee the Stories section of the website and solicit and edit submissions. The managing editor will organize meetings of the Enslaved.org board. The managing editor will also be responsible for organizing and participating in projects related to Enslaved.org, such as NEH summer institutes, panels, training workshops, webinars, partner projects with organizations, and events. Grant Writing (30%). Research grants and participate in the writing of grant proposals for Matrix. Other duties assigned. (15%) Undertake other duties at Matrix as assigned by the director of Matrix related to digital humanities and social sciences projects undertaken by the center and accompanying project management tasks.

This is a 100% appointment at Michigan State University starting in April 2024 (subject to negotiation) and will extend for 15 months, with an option to renew subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability to renew. The project manager reports to the Enslaved.org Co-Principal Investigators and the director of Matrix.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -History

Minimum Requirements A PhD in History or a related field.1-3 years of experience as editor of a journal with progressively more responsibilities.Experience applying for and managing grant-sponsored research projects.Knowledge of historical slavery studies, data-informed methods, and digital humanities Required Application Materials Curriculum VitaeNarrative statement (3 pp. max) of interest that describes relevant education, training, and experiences in scholarly communications, slavery studies, digital humanities, and/or data sciencesA proposal (3 pp. maximum) that assesses the JSDP and Enslaved.org as they now stand and offers a vision for the journal and project framed around inclusive, ethical, and innovative scholarly communications.The names and contact information of three references Special Instructions

The JSDP and Enslaved.org are generously supported by the Mellon Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities. For additional information, please see , , and matrix.msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

02/15/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

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MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Feb 7, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 7, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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