Manager - Digital Publishing
Job Number: P356
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Publications and Editing, Library
Job Title
Manager - Digital Publishing
Department
Walker Library
Salary
$44,492 - $55,392; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Digital Publishing Manager (DPM) manages established and forthcoming
production services for open access publishing and digital archiving in the
library, including e-journal and e-book hosting platforms such as OJS,
PressBooks, print-on-demand services, and others through effective project
management, production workflow, and user support. The DPM is responsible for
managing the daily publishing operations and seeing projects to completion
including tasks such as document modelling, text-structure cleanup processes
and metadata creation. Monitors and integrates emerging trends and best
practices in the digital publishing environment; and assists in developing and
administering innovative and sustainable publishing services that support the
sharing and preservation of digital scholarship. Collaborates across the
library and with MTSU campus partners, journal editors, and potential authors
to create, disseminate, and preserve digital scholarly materials. Serves as a
subject matter expert in digital publishing and provides continuous evaluation
of processes to increase efficiency and operational practices. Provides
consultation and publishing software technical support for editors and creators
of digital content. Provides support and training for journal editors,
repository coordinators, and authors on their respective publishing platforms.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree.
Required Related Experience
Two years of project management experience and/or in a publishing environment
(print or digital). One year experience using design or publishing tools.
Desirable Related Experience
Advanced degree in library science, information science, English, journalism,
art/design, educational technology, user experience, or related degree. One
year of editorial experience in book or journal publishing including experience
with editorial processes such as copy-editing, proofreading, typesetting,
format conversion, peer review process, etc. Prior experience with
accessibility, universal design, and or inclusive design. Experience with open
educational resources and citation styles of Chicago, MLA and/or APA.
Experience managing projects in an academic library, publisher, or knowledge
institution.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & CV/Resume Required
Special Instruction to Applicants
If available, we encourage applicants to share links within their resume or
cover letter to works created, edited or published that reflect their digital
or publishing skills.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the
following:
Vacation and Sick Leave
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity
in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and
protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required
prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime
statistics for MTSU are available at
http://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2021AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting
MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be
required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be
considered for this position.
For individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a
position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: April 25, 2022
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