Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Arizona State University, P.O. Box 874402, Tempe, AZ 85287-4402
Phone: (480) 965-5900 Fax: (480) 965-1681

ASU FACULTY/ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Main Campus

College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Title:
Academic Associate (Production Manager and Publishing Coordinator)
POS #(s): 39172
Category: Academic Professional, not on tenure track
FTE: Fiscal appt.

ACMRS seeks candidates for the position of Production Manager and Publishing Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Consults with General Editor and Managing Editor on MRTS (Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies) and several other book series. Responsible for all aspects of production: format and page design, galleys and page proofs, page checks, photos and figures, CR and CR checks, blues, check copy, cover/case design. Maintains records of all volumes in production. Conducts all bidding and consultation with printers. Files CIP applications, permissions, and copyright applications. Determines appropriate fees for permission-to-reprint requests. Serves as primary liason with domestic and international fulfillment houses; ensures book orders that come to ACMRS office are directed to appropriate distributor in a timely manner; coordinates with houses concerning special discounts for booksellers, etc. and is primary contact for vendors wishing to obtain special discounts. Assists with formatting and series information for copublished books. Approves all invoices related to production and passes them on for processing; invoices authors, advertisers as needed. Coordinates mailing of complimentary books to manuscript reviewers. Provides production details for grant applications and book subventions. Designs domestic and international catalogues and coordinates their printing and mailing.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Bachelor's degree. Evidence of educational background in related field or three (3) years work experience in scholarly publishing (e.g. desktop publishing in c-r-c and PDF formats and the coordination of printing and distribution of printed books). Demonstrated knowledge of Quark Express and Adobe Photoshop software.
Desired:

Master's degree or PhD. Training in medieval and Renaissance culture.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July 12, 2004. If not filled, each Monday thereafter until search is closed.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send a letter of application describing qualifications, c.v. or resume, and names and phone numbers of two references to: Robert E. Bjork, Director, ACMRS, Box 874402, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-4402; or deliver to Coor Hall room 4434, ASU Main Campus.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Salary: $38,000 - $40,000. 12 - 18 books published annually. Must be able to begin August 1, 2004.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bill Gentrup, 480-965-4661

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