Manager II: UJ Press Online Publishing (P7) (Library & Information Centre ) 3 YEAR CONTRACT
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
- Design and layout of publications in Adobe InDesign
- Packaging journals and publications for online distribution (PDF, ePUB, XML, HTML)
- Compiling metadata for publications (working knowledge of ONIX would be an advantage) and loading them onto online platforms
- Assisting in publication processes, including:
- A rigorous and transparent peer review process.
- It must use academics of a high calibre as editors and employ excellent language editors.
- The layout and copy-editing must be consistently professional.
- Direct the design and content of each publication in order to improve the overall impact.
- Review all submitted monographs/submissions before publication to ensure material is accurate.
- Training of authors to market their work most effectively on social media.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Establish a UJ Online Press Brand
- A key function of the UJ Online Press will be to work with scholars, particularly emerging scholars, to market their monographs in order for them to realise a high impact and citation rate.
- Teaching scholars how to become more actively involved in the marketing of their monographs on academic platforms.
- Make short promotional videos and generate discussion groups.
- Having a very good marketing programme for authors to obtain a competitive edge that the UJ Online Press could offer authors.
- Serve as the “face” of the Online Press in managing the Online Press matters.
- Serve as the point person between authors, reviewers, staff, editor in chief, associate editors and editorial board.
- Create valuable and engaging content for all the Library social media platforms that attracts and converts our target groups.
- The press must quickly develop a reputation for excellence
Minimum requirements
- ·A Degree in Publishing or relevant field of study
- 2-3 years’ relevant work experience
- A Master’s Degree in Publishing or relevant field of study
- 2-3 years’ relevant work experience
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Language editing skills (English)
- ·Good knowledge of the Academic environment
- Working knowledge of Open Monograph Press and Open Journal System
- Sound work ethics
- The ability to work under pressure
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills (specifically in Adobe CC and Microsoft Office)
- Familiar with both OJS and OMP platforms.
- Computer skills (specifically in Adobe CC and Microsoft Office)
- Book design experience and creative flair
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
