Employment Opportunities

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Duke University prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, or age.  Duke is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilitites, and veterans. 

Duke University Press provides an environment that encourages and supports a diverse work force. We focus on the skills, talents, knowledge, and abilties that individuals bring to our collective effort.  To most effectively meet our mission to disseminate knowledge into the world, we recognize and embrace the fact that a diverse work force is essential. 

Please note that the job descriptions listed below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.  In regards to education and experience, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience will satisfy the minimum requirements for most positions listed.   

To apply for any of the positions listed, e-mail letter of interest and resume to jobs@dukeupress.edu and apply online at www.hr.duke.edu. 

Enterprise System Integrator/Programmer

(Analyst Programmer II)

Duke University Press

IT Department

Broad Perspective: This position is responsible for 1) analysis, programming, and technical support of key Duke University Press enterprise system initiatives; and 2) serving as secondary technical support for administration of the Unison fulfillment system. The Enterprise System Integrator/Programmer reports to the Assistant IT Manager.

This job is listed with the University as an Analyst Programmer, job code 1040 and is a job level 12, job family 08.  Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to jobs@dukeupress.edu. An electronic resume should also be submitted at: https://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html. Refer to Requisition 400203552. Resumes and cover letters accepted through close of business May 27, 2008.  Duke University Press is an EEO/AA employer.

Description of Duties

As principal integrator/programmer--

•  Lead in the analysis of specific phases of Duke University Press administrative and departmental operations, procedures and functions to determine feasibility of adapting manual procedures or integrating existing computer applications to the enterprise system; develop, modify and maintain applications to effect implementation.

•  Work proactively with internal customers to analyze specific organizational and procedural problems and design or modify computer applications to address them; test and debug new applications to verify their accuracy and completeness; maintain and revise existing applications to ensure operating proficiency or to adapt applications to new requirements.

•  Develop specifications for data processing systems to include system narratives, data elements, data gathering and verification techniques and methods, accounting and auditing controls, flow charts, decision tables, input-output requirements, records form layout and processing specifications.

• Ensure comprehensive enterprise-wide integration of data and applications between multiple operating systems and hardware platforms.

•  Work with external vendors to analyze and/or implement software solutions.

• Maintain liaison with other computer professionals to remain abreast of new trends and technologies.
• Represent Duke University Press at professional meetings.
  

As Unison Database Secondary Support—

• Serve as backup to the Database Administrator/Programmer in support of the DUP Business Office for all enterprise business systems
• Provide secondary support as technical liaison between the fulfillment system vendor and DUP

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• Certification in a related field a plus
• 2 years related experience

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to proactively recognize potential problems, reason through them, and propose feasible solutions is highly desired.
• Operating system environments: Red Hat Linux, Windows 2000/2003 Server.
• Programming background: FileMaker, Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, scripting (Perl, PHP), Cognos, XML, Java, HTML/web authoring and content management software.
• E-Commerce and LAMP experience desired.

Managing Editor, Journal of Health Policy, Politics and Law

Duke University Press

Managing Editor of Journal of Health Policy, Politics and Law (JHPPL) responsible for managing editorial and administrative processes of the journal , which is published six times per year. Responsibilities include electronically editing and proofreading articles, corresponding with authors and editors, observing production schedules, and assisting with the journal's online peer-review system. Work closely with the journal's academic editor and with editorial, production, and marketing staff at Duke University Press. Candidates should have experience in scholarly publishing and possess strong editorial, project management, and administrative skills.

This job is listed with the University as an Assistant Editor, job code 2140 and is a job level 10, job family 28.  Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to jobs@dukeupress.edu. An electronic resume should also be submitted at: https://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html. Refer to Requisition 400195561. Resumes and cover letters accepted through close of business May 6, 2008.  Duke University Press is an EEO/AA employer.

Description of work

I.   Manage the editorial and administrative work for the Journal of Health Policy, Politics and Law

A.   Coordinate the flow of information between authors and editorial office

B.   Do editorial work for issues of the journal

Review manuscripts for accuracy and completeness

Edit manuscripts for form, content, grammar, and style

Cross mark authors' changes

Incorporate all changes into master manuscript

Proofread and cross mark page proofs

C.   Discuss revisions with authors as needed; adjudicate differences

D.   Work closely with Production Coordinator at DUP to resolve questions related to design and scheduling

Ensure that manuscripts for journal issues are submitted according to schedule provided by DUP

E.   Assist with journal's peer-review process as needed

Education:

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience:

Work generally requires one year of editorial or production experience in a publishing or related setting to acquire skills necessary to coordinate a variety of tasks such as evaluating and rewriting technical or scientific journal manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, content, and completeness, monitoring production schedules, proofreading galleys and page proofs and checking layout and illustrations.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Assistant Managing Editor, Journals Division, Duke University Press

Assistant Managing Editor, part of the in-house journals editorial team, oversees the editorial processes of a set of journals. Responsibilities include coordinating, reviewing, and correcting freelance copyediting and proofreading; incorporating authors' edits; ensuring high editorial quality; observing schedules; maintaining electronic files; working with production coordinators. Candidates should have experience in scholarly publishing and possess solid copyediting and project management skills.

This job is listed with the University as an Assistant Managing Editor, job code 2140 and is a job level 10, job family 28.  Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to jobs@dukeupress.edu. An electronic resume should also be submitted at: https://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html. Refer to Requisition 400195538. Resumes and cover letters accepted through close of business May 6, 2008.  Duke University Press is an EEO/AA employer.

Description of work:

I.   Oversees editorial process for a set of DUP journals

•  Reviews manuscripts for editorial and production problems. Oversees freelance copyediting of manuscripts for a set of journals.

•  Locates and engages freelance copyeditors and proofreaders; provides guidance to resolve technical and stylistic questions; evaluates quality of work.

•  Reviews page proofs for editorial and production problems. Oversees freelance proofreading for a set of journals.

•  Crossmarks manuscripts and proofs; adjudicates the corrections of authors, editors, and freelancers.

•  Works closely with Production Coordinators to resolve questions of design and schedules.

•  Ensures that editorial schedules and standards are met; coordinates activities with staff in the Journals Division to ensure the timely production of issues.

•  Updates and maintains style guides for a set of journals.

II.   General editorial activities

•  Proofreads marketing publications and covers for journal issues.

•  Edits and proofs Web site and electronic publications.

•  Answers editorial queries from staff in the journals division and at editorial offices.

•  Assists with training staff at editorial offices.

Education:

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience:

Work generally requires one year of editorial or production experience in a publishing or related setting to acquire skills necessary to coordinate a variety of tasks such as evaluating and rewriting technical or scientific journal manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, content, and completeness, monitoring production schedules, proofreading galleys and page proofs and checking layout and illustrations.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke University Press

Project Euclid Manager

The Project Euclid Manager at Duke University Press, working closely with designated principals at Cornell University Library, will be responsible for managing the growth and administration of this exciting project.  Launched by Cornell University Library, Project Euclid is a collaborative partnership comprised of independent and society publishers whose mission is to advance scholarly communication in the fields of theoretical and applied mathematics and statistics. Through a Joint Venture Agreement, Duke University Press will bring its publishing expertise to the Project Euclid team, beginning in FY 2008.

The Project Euclid Manager will work directly with the partner publishers, digital content staff at both Cornell University Library and Duke University Press and marketing, sales, customer service, and accounting staff at Duke University Press to ensure clear communication with partner publishers, excellent customer service to the library community, and maximum opportunities for the growth of the project. The Project Euclid Manager will also actively manage the acquisitions efforts to recruit new partner publishers and to expand the range of publishing services to participating partner publishers.

Successful candidates for this position will be able to communicate previous success in managing large scale projects with multiple partners. Strong project management experience, analytical and critical thinking skills, and a collaborative working style are essential. The Project Euclid Manager will need to be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with an exceptionally articulate customer base. The desire and ability to build upon basic marketing, digital content, and journals acquisitions knowledge will be demonstrated through past experience. Strong budget and reporting experience using MS Office programs and proprietary programs is essential. Domestic and International travel based on conference, meeting, and acquisitions schedules is required. The minimum educational requirement for this position is a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience; a Master's Degree may be substituted for 2 years of related experience.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@dukeupress.edu and apply online for Requisition 400189913 at www.hr.duke.edu . This position is a Level 12, full time position with Duke University and as such carries a full benefit package. Resumes will be received through the close of business 4/9/08 .

Summer Worker Program

EDITORIAL INTERNS

If you are interested in a career in publishing, or want to have a stronger understanding of the publishing process, you may want to intern with Duke University Press.  We currently have Summer Worker Intern and UNPAID VOLUNTEER positions available for the Summer 2008.
 
Books Editorial Intern's Work

As an intern, you will do work similar to that done by the editorial assistants. A great deal of that work is administrative (which is true of book publishing in general). You will be involved in the review and revision process, while also doing some filing, copying and mailing. You will be working on our database, logging in and rejecting manuscripts, as well as preparing manuscripts to be sent to readers. You will correspond by e-mail and phone with reviewers and authors, and help us prepare packets for the Board (which means doing some Internet research and sometimes writing a summary of a book's argument). You will also be invited to attend the weekly marketing launch meeting, which will give you some insight into how a book is publicized to reach its target audience, and into the business side of publishing.
 
The internship provides early exposure to some of the cutting-edge academic work that our authors produce. In addition to learning how an academic book is brought into the public, you will also get some excellent experience with publishing terminology and protocol. A solid internship experience means that you have a great reference for entering the publishing world. Many of our editorial interns have gone on to publishing careers at university presses and at trade houses in New York City .