What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Editor Job at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin position at The University of Texas at Austin?
Job Posting Title : Executive Editor
Hiring Department : Clements Center for National Security
Position Open To : All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40
FLSA Status : Exempt
Earliest Start Date : Immediately
Position Duration : Expected to Continue Until Oct 29, 2025
Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details : Purpose
The University of Texas at Austin and the Clements Center for National Security seek an executive editor to help lead the Texas National Security Review ( TNSR ), one of the country's premier journals on national and international security.
TNSR is a print and online journal, launched in 2017. Its mission is to publish accessible, rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship relevant to international and national security policy. The journal incorporates a broad range of disciplinary perspectives in its scholarly articles and publishes strategy articles from leading policy professionals. TNSR strives to offer a prominent and widely regarded platform for insightful decision-makers, national security experts, and scholars.
This position collaborates closely with the leadership of the Clements and Robert Strauss Centers, along with the journal's editor-in-chief, the chair of the editorial board, and both editorial and advisory board members. The executive editor oversees the peer review process in coordination with associate editors and works with the production team to prepare accepted manuscripts for publication. This role is essential in maintaining and enhancing TNSR 's reputation for providing efficient, constructive feedback and ensuring timely publication. The ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, energetic, and curious about identifying and exploring the most critical questions in national and international security studies.
General Notes
This is a full-time benefits eligible 12-month assignment with the possibility for extension. Must be eligible to work on a full-time basis in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day editorial, production, and distribution processes that underpin the journal's intellectual vision and reputation for excellence and relevance, including TNSR 's print edition, online edition, and podcast.
- Works with the editor-in-chief, board chair, editorial / advisory boards, and others to solicit excellent manuscripts from top scholars and policymakers, both emerging and established. Makes timely and constructive decisions on suitability of submissions and solicits peer review feedback in collaboration with the leadership team and associate editors.
- Acts as an intellectual spokesperson for the journal to academic and policy audiences.
- Tracks journal metrics, including information on demographics and impact, and produces regular, data-informed reports on TNSR 's performance and goals.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary
100,000 negotiable depending upon experience
Working Conditions
Required Materials
Employment Eligibility :
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Background Checks :
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency :
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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Salary : $100,000
