Executive Editor

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Purpose

The University of Texas at Austin and the Clements Center for National Security seek an executive editor to help the 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

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant academic discipline (security studies, strategic studies, history, or international relations).

• At least 5 years of editorial experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Knowledge of current trends and technologies in academic publishing.

• Experience with peer-review processes and journal management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in editorial processes for both scholarly and public-facing publications is strongly encouraged. Demonstrated success in managing academic journals or similar publications is a plus.

• Practitioner experience, and/or familiarity with national security policymaking is helpful (military service, civilian government service, think tank work, or some combination thereof).

• Ability to work collaboratively with wide variety of stakeholders.

• Familiarity with relevant academic literature.

• Experience editing scholarly work that crosses disciplines.

• Experience with the management of projects, workflow processes, and people.

• Experience managing a journal website and/or podcast is a plus.

• Willing to challenge the norms of academic publishing where such innovation improves the publication's quality, accessibility, and impact.

Salary

$100,000 + negotiable depending upon experience

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

• This position may be eligible for remote work.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• Three (3) work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.