Editorial Director
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USD 80000 - 90000
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Job Description
Editorial Director
Tsaile Campus
Duty Schedule:
8 am-5 pm Monday to Friday occasional travel and after hours.
Summary/Objective of Position:
Din College is committed to establishing a college press as a cornerstone for scholarly and cultural expression particularly emphasizing the heritage and perspectives of the Navajo Nation and broader Indigenous communities. The Editorial Director will be crucial in developing and successfully implementing this press overseeing the business and marketing acquisitions editorial design and production of books journals and textbooks. This position requires strong project management skills to launch and sustain publication processes effectively ensuring the press meets the mission and goals of scholarly excellence and cultural relevance.
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to accurately reflect the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Din College Press will publish books and the Journal of Navajo Education. These works will focus on the arts humanities social sciences natural sciences and interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on Din and Indigenous histories ways and communities. The works will advocate diverse perspectives and inspire critical thought and action. We will publish and make accessible works of intellectual cultural historical and addressing challenges facing Din and Indigenous peoples. One of our goals is to publish manuscripts articles and other written texts that make a positive difference for Din and Indigenous peoples and communities. We will also publish significant non-scholarly works by writers artists community scholars and intellectuals from within and beyond the academy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Minimum:
Masters degree and/or PhD preferred in Journalism Communications Indigenous Studies or a related field.
Preferred:
Masters degree and/or PhD preferred in Journalism Communications Indigenous Studies or a related field.
Knowledge:
- Project Management: As the primary responsibility lead the development and operational setup of the college press managing timelines resources and staff to
ensure strategic objectives are met.- Implement and oversee project management practices and tools to track progress manage risks and successfully complete publication projects.
- Editorial Oversight:
- Manage the complete publication cycle from manuscript submission to publication upholding high quality and cultural integrity standards.
- Supervise the peer review process to guarantee fairness academic rigor and alignment with the colleges mission.
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and develop a team of business and marketing acquisitions editorial design and production of books journals and textbooks fostering
a culture of professionalism collaboration and continuous learning. - Provide mentorship set performance standards and support career development for team members.
- Lead and develop a team of business and marketing acquisitions editorial design and production of books journals and textbooks fostering
Skills:
- Project Management Skills:
- Demonstrated leadership in project management including the ability to oversee complex projects from conception to completion.
- Skilled in using project management tools and adapting strategies to meet evolving challenges.
- Leadership and Communication Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
Abilities:
- Extensive experience in editorial roles within an academic or professional publishing environment.
- Deep understanding of issues pertinent to the Navajo Nation and Indigenous communities.
- Expertise in desktop publishing and digital content management.
Physical Requirements Work Environment & Travel:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment: includes but is not limited to the use of a personal computer viewing a monitor entering and retrieving data use of a printer malfunctioning copier (copy email fax scanning); filing documents and information; ability to attend and participate in meetings and trainings; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to internal and external customers via multimedia (email fax phone letter etc.); moderate physical activity; and very limited exposure to physical risk but may require some extended periods of sitting standing or walking.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality; some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required.
Other Requirement(s):
- Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable but not mandatory.
- Must have and maintain a valid state-issued drivers license and successfully pass a background check. Other licensing may be required depending
on position and/or area of assignment.
Please upload all documents relevant to the position you are applying for. This should include at a minimum;
(1) Resume
(2) Three - Letters of Recommendation (Dated within One-Year from the Application) and
(3) Copies of Academic Transcripts.
Other documents may be required for the position for example if claiming Navajo Preference upload your CIB (Certificate of Indian Blood) or DD-214 if claiming Veterans Preference. Please upload and appropriately title those documents if the position requires additional certification and/or licensures.
Note: if any documents are missing or not uploaded your application will not be complete and therefore not considered.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
