Eastern Oregon Science Journals Student Assistant Editor

Join the Eastern Oregon Science Journal and Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal as a Student Assistant Editor! This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in scholarly publishing and editorial processes while working closely with faculty and peers. The successful candidate will transition into the editor position in the next academic year, providing continuity and leadership for the journals. If you have a passion for publishing, strong communication skills, and proficiency with desktop publishing programs, this position offers valuable hands-on experience in academic journal production.

Supervisors Name & Title	Amy Yielding, Professor & Chair of Mathematics
Student Job Title	Eastern Oregon Science Journals Student Assistant Editor
Department	English/Writing Program CAHSS
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$13.20 per hour (Level 1)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Expected to start this academic year and continue into the next academic year as Editor
Type of work schedule	Flexible based on publication deadlines and meetings; regular office hours required for managing journal tasks
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours, with possible increases during busy periods such as near publication deadlines
Promotional-focused position summary:	Join the Eastern Oregon Science Journal and Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal as a Student Assistant Editor! This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in scholarly publishing and editorial processes while working closely with faculty and peers. The successful candidate will transition into the editor position in the next academic year, providing continuity and leadership for the journals. If you have a passion for publishing, strong communication skills, and proficiency with desktop publishing programs, this position offers valuable hands-on experience in academic journal production.
Experiential Leaning:	As a Student Assistant Editor, you will gain practical experience in managing and producing academic journals. You will work on editing and compiling manuscripts, maintaining the journals’ webpage, and communicating with authors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your studies to real-world publishing tasks, enhancing your understanding of the editorial process and project management.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the English/Writing Program CAHSS and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as communication, leadership, and time management, preparing you for diverse career paths in publishing and related fields.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Maintain and update the journals’ webpage. – Edit and compile manuscripts for publication. – Communicate effectively with authors to discuss changes and updates to submissions. – Liaise with the printer to ensure timely and quality publication. – Manage and update the journals’ cabinet in Badgely Hall. – Attend and contribute to journal meetings. – Transition into the role of Editor following the current editor’s departure.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Full-time on-campus student with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Interest in publishing or previous publishing experience.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Proficiency with desktop publishing programs. – Ability to maintain webpages. – Strong communication skills and effective time management. – Ability to work collaboratively within a small team.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Intro/Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Amy Yielding, Professor & Chair of Mathematics
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Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Eastern-Oregon-Science-Journals-Student-Assistant-Editor.pdf