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Graduate Research Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
45% - Manuscript Management & Peer Review Coordination
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
9 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Henry Bial
Position Overview
The GRA will work with the Editor of the Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism (JDTC) in the Department of Theatre in a managerial and editorial capacity. This is a year round 12 month appointment renewable as long as the GRA remains a graduate student in good standing at KU.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include a cover letter and resume or CV. Apply online and attach a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered. A review of applications will be ongoing until the position has been filled.
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 pre-enrolled 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 a salaried/exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
- Assist the Editor in managing all stages of the article publication process from initial submission through peer review and final publication
- Correspond with academic authors regarding submissions revisions and publication timelines
- Research identify and communicate with external peer reviewers
- Track manuscript progress and ensure adherence to editorial workflows and standards
- Perform copyediting for grammar clarity and style in accordance with the Journals editorial guidelines
- Review submissions for proper citation copyright compliance and appropriate use of visual and supplemental materials
- Address permissions and rights issues related to images figures and other copyrighted content
- Support quality control to maintain the rigor of a peerreviewed academic publication
- Coordinate and maintain the Journals web presence through platforms such as Project MUSE as needed
- Learn and assist with managing the Journals subscription database
- Track subscription claims and support basic reporting and recordkeeping
- Assist with administrative and publication-related tasks that support journal operations
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
9 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Henry Bial
- Be a degree-seeking graduate student admitted to a graduate program during the current semester fall/spring) or summer session. Perform research that is in his/her field (or a closely related field) of study and is integral to the students education (e.g. dissertation topic. During the term of appointment the GRA must be in academic good standing and making satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree.
- PhD student who has passed their Doctoral Comprehensive Exam as indicated in application materials.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.) as indicated in application materials.
Position Overview
The GRA will work with the Editor of the Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism (JDTC) in the Department of Theatre in a managerial and editorial capacity. This is a year round 12 month appointment renewable as long as the GRA remains a graduate student in good standing at KU.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include a cover letter and resume or CV. Apply online and attach a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered. A review of applications will be ongoing until the position has been filled.
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 pre-enrolled 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 a salaried/exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
