University Press Acquisition Editor Sr

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title University Press Acquisition Editor Sr Requisition Number RE54641 Working Title Senior Acquisitions Editor Department Name 88400:University Press Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods, occasional lifting objects up to 25 lbs

Shift

40 hours/week from Monday to Friday; Occasional weekends and job related travel.

Job Summary

The Senior Acquisitions Editor is responsible for acquiring and coordinating publication of approximately 20 or more high quality trade and scholarly books annually . The Senior Acquisitions Editor will work closely with Editor in Chief, Press Director, staff, authors, and series editors to shape the list as well as individual projects. The Senior Acquisitions Editor will review and evaluate manuscripts and proposals, negotiate and execute contracts with appropriate authors, and present projects to the Editorial Board. The Senior Acquisitions Editor will prepare financial information on all prospective titles, work with authors to seek publication funding, and work with authors to prepare final manuscripts for copyediting. Attend conferences and events, and represent the Press in a professional manner. Schedule and conduct meetings and workshops with board members, administrators, and prospective authors at press consortium institutions. The candidate should have a thorough working knowledge of the publishing process, including development in editorial and marketing. The Senior Acquisitions Editor may supervise both permanent and temporary/student acquisitions assistants as well as interns.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience

Masters degree and five years experience in acquisitions and/or marketing with a scholarly publisher preferred

Deadline to Apply 07/03/2026 Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have experience in book acquisitions for a university press?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have in reviewing manuscripts and proposals for acquisition?

• None

• More than 0, up through 2 years

• More than 2 years, up through 4 years

• More than 4 years, up through 6 years

• More than 6 years

• • How many years of experience do you have in working with authors and publishing professionals throughout the publication process?

• None

• More than 0, up through 2 years

• More than 2 years, up through 4 years

• More than 4 years, up through 6 years

• More than 6 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents