Acquisitions Editor

Faculty/Department VP Research Unit University of Regina Press Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

Passionate about publishing? Join us as our next **Acquisitions Editor** and shape the future of University of Regina Press

As the driving force behind our publishing program, you’ll scout, acquire, and nurture scholarly and engaging manuscripts in Canadian studies, Indigenous studies, environmental studies, and more. Work closely with our team to identify new opportunities and contribute to our vibrant publishing community.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Solicit manuscripts. Supporting activities may include:

- Meet with potential authors on campus, scholarly conferences, literary festivals, and in-office to discuss new book projects, research trajectories, publishing experiences. Determine whether URP is the right publisher for a title, and work to bring that author on board.
- Analyze new proposals and manuscripts to evaluate scholarly or literary contribution, scale of audience, scope and costs of project, and general fit with URP’s publishing program.
- Read partial or full manuscripts and discuss with authors ways to improve analytical and editorial quality of work.
- Ensure scholarly integrity of URP books by identifying appropriate peer reviewers, acquiring and analyzing readers’ reports, and processing paperwork including payment for readers.
- Simultaneously manage editorial process and remain in communication with approximately 30 - 50 authors and/or manuscripts.
- Present materials to the Faculty Publications Board, and make recommendations to the Faculty Publications Board.
- Develop and maintain author, series editor, and other relationships, acting as a guide through the publishing process. Supporting activities may include:

- Guide authors in their response to peer reviews and, once manuscripts are approved for publication, guide authors in revising their manuscripts with a view to addressing readers’ comments, promoting reader comprehension, and developing the best possible book.
- Work with authors to ensure all necessary permissions are in place. The Acquisitions Editor must be aware of copyright issues for text, images, and digital content.
- Solicit foreword and supplementary material as required.
- Be aware of legal matters for manuscripts, including possible issues of libel and slander in manuscripts.
- Prepare title budgets and publishing contracts. Supporting activities may include:

- In conjunction with the Director, negotiate and prepare author contracts and contributor agreements.
- Conduct market analyses by examining sales and prices of comparable books to establish reasonable sales projections, print runs, and pricing, in consultation with colleagues.
- Search out and recommend potential co-publishing arrangements.
- Participate in project planning. Supporting activities may include:

- Consult with the Managing Editor and Art Director regarding preparation of manuscript for production.
- Consult with the marketing department regarding marketing and promotion of books, including the drafting of catalog content, jacket copy, and the soliciting of endorsements.
- Serve as an ambassador for the Press. Supporting activities include:

- Represent the Press at professional meetings, scholarly conferences, literary festivals, seminars, and other public functions, both on and off campus.
- Serve as a public resource formally and informally via lectures and responding to queries.
- Manage and process book sales, cash and credit, at conferences and events.
- Identify gaps in content, potential authors, potential series editors, and identify and enhance areas of strength at the University of Regina.
- Plus more - you’re role is dynamic Be ready to take on additional duties as required.

**Why Join Us?**

At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus - we’re a community Join our team and enjoy:

- **Meaningful Impact**:Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff by assisting the University in connecting to communities and securing their support.
- **Professional Growth**: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- **Work-Life Balance**:We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important
- **Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace**: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- **Innovation Culture**:We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Pl