What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Director position at Dine College?
Editorial Director
Tsaile Campus
Duty Schedule :
8 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday, occasional travel, and after hours.
Summary / Objective of Position :
Diné College is committed to establishing a college press as a cornerstone for scholarly and cultural expression, particularly emphasizing the heritage and perspectives of the Navajo Nation and broader Indigenous communities. The Editorial Director will be crucial in developing and successfully implementing this press, overseeing the business and marketing, acquisitions, editorial, design, and production of books, journals, and textbooks. This position requires strong project management skills to launch and sustain publication processes effectively, ensuring the press meets the mission and goals of scholarly excellence and cultural relevance.
Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Diné College Press will publish books and the Journal of Navajo Education. These works will focus on the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on Diné and Indigenous histories, ways, and communities. The works will advocate diverse perspectives and inspire critical thought and action. We will publish and make accessible works of intellectual, cultural, historical, and addressing challenges facing Diné and Indigenous peoples. One of our goals is to publish manuscripts, articles, and other written texts that make a positive difference for Diné and Indigenous peoples and communities. We will also publish significant non-scholarly works by writers, artists, community scholars, and intellectuals from within and beyond the academy.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Minimum :
Master's degree and / or PhD preferred in Journalism, Communications, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
Preferred :
Master's degree and / or PhD preferred in Journalism, Communications, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
Knowledge :
- Project Management : As the primary responsibility, lead the development and operational setup of the college press, managing timelines, resources, and staff to
ensure strategic objectives are met.
Implement and oversee project management practices and tools to track progress, manage risks, and successfully complete publication projects.
Manage the complete publication cycle from manuscript submission to publication, upholding high quality and cultural integrity standards.
Lead and develop a team of business and marketing, acquisitions, editorial, design, and production of books, journals, and textbooks, fostering
a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Skills :
Demonstrated leadership in project management, including the ability to oversee complex projects from conception to completion.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
Abilities :
Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel :
Other Requirement(s) :
on position and / or area of assignment.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
