University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern
University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern
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25-04-2025
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Job Description
50 Proofread typeset pages
15 Perform quality assurance on ebook files and create web pdfs
15 Edit and proofread indexes
10 Assist with reprints and printondemand title setup
10 Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
MF 812; 1020 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Erica Nicholson
Position Overview
The University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern will assist UPKs Editorial Design and Production Department. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about scholarly publishing and get handson experience in a relaxed but professional work environment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Applicants should attach a cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references to this online application. Please use your cover letter to address how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Applicants must also attach a letter of recommendation from faculty and an academic writing sample. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position.
For this competitive internship applicants must provide an academic writing sample (at least 5 pages long).
Application deadline is 5/15/2025 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1 have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2 be preenrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3 be enrolled in summer session or 4 be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
1 Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
2 This is an hourly/nonexempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/nonexempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
15 Perform quality assurance on ebook files and create web pdfs
15 Edit and proofread indexes
10 Assist with reprints and printondemand title setup
10 Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
MF 812; 1020 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Erica Nicholson
- Must be able to work a regular weekly schedule of 10 or more hours between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.
- Strong interest in a career in publishing as evidenced in application materials.
- 6 months or more work experience in editing and/or publishing or 6 or more credit hours of related coursework.
- A letter of recommendation from faculty.
- Excellent communication organizational and timemanagement skills as evidenced through coursework and/or work history as evidenced in application materials.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.
Position Overview
The University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern will assist UPKs Editorial Design and Production Department. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about scholarly publishing and get handson experience in a relaxed but professional work environment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Applicants should attach a cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references to this online application. Please use your cover letter to address how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Applicants must also attach a letter of recommendation from faculty and an academic writing sample. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position.
For this competitive internship applicants must provide an academic writing sample (at least 5 pages long).
Application deadline is 5/15/2025 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1 have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2 be preenrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3 be enrolled in summer session or 4 be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
1 Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
2 This is an hourly/nonexempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/nonexempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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