22.815, Jobs: Senior Acquisitions Editor, Languages, Georgetown U Press

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Subject: 22.815, Jobs: Senior Acquisitions Editor, Languages, Georgetown U Press

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Date: 17-Feb-2011
From: Georgetown University Press [gupress at georgetown.edu]
Subject: Senior Acquisitions Editor, Languages, Georgetown University Press, USA
 

	
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Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:31:39
From: Georgetown University Press [gupress at georgetown.edu]
Subject: Senior Acquisitions Editor, Languages, Georgetown University Press, USA

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University or Organization: Georgetown University Press 
Job Location: District of Columbia, USA 
Web Address: http://press.georgetown.edu/
Job Rank: Senior Acquisitions Editor, Languages  

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 


Description:

Join Georgetown Languages, the dynamic and growing Georgetown University
Press program, to acquire foreign language learning materials, linguistics
texts, and reference materials. We seek a creative and experienced editor
who has acquired in this field and who knows SLA pedagogy. 

Responsibilities include:
-  Acquire high-quality and pedagogically current foreign language learning
textbook and multimedia learning materials for the higher education market.
-  Shepherd potential projects through review process and financial analysis.
-  Collaborate with textbook authors to determine and develop appropriate
content and functionality for digital accompaniments.
-  Work with authors, editors, and vendors to develop multimedia materials.
-  Propose and help execute the best digital delivery for each multimedia
product.
-  Represent the press at academic meetings.

Languages and linguistics are central to the Georgetown University Press
mission and publishing future. Georgetown University Press has a friendly,
collegial culture and was recently named by Book Business magazine the
third best publishing company to work for in America. 

Requirements: 
-  Minimum of eight years experience in foreign language book and
multimedia publishing, especially textbook publishing, with broad
understanding of entire publishing process. 
-  Minimum five years experience in acquiring books. 
-  Understanding of current trends of foreign language learning pedagogy,
as well as of the complexities of writing and producing foreign language
materials.
-  Experience developing foreign language learning multimedia.
-  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with authors and editors.
-  Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia programs and comfort learning new
programs.
-  Knowledge/study of at least one foreign language; conversant in at least
one language preferred.
-  Master's degree; preference given to education beyond master's level.
-  Willingness to travel 10-15% of time. 

Send cover letter and resume as email attachments by Friday, March 4 to the
application email address below.


Application Deadline: 04-Mar-2011 
	  
Email Address for Applications: gupress at georgetown.edu 
Contact Information:
	Georgetown University Press 
	Email: gupress at georgetown.edu 



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