Corpora: Oxford University Press: Project Manager, English Dictionaries

[Judy Pearsall]

		PROJECT MANAGER, English Dictionaries
			OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on Oxford's prestigious
range of English Dictionary titles. Oxford University Press is looking
for an experienced lexicographer to join its Oxford-based team of editors,
managing monolingual dictionary projects from inception to publication, and
compiling and editing dictionary and thesaurus entries for individual
titles. Familiarity with structured text and online editing is essential.
The successful candidate will also have strengths in the following areas:

* understanding and experience of modern lexicographical methods,
including corpus use and computational linguistics
* proven dictionary project management skills
* familiarity with the needs of both print and electronic media

A desire to innovate and embrace new ideas and methodologies in the
rapidly changing world of reference publishing will be essential for
this job. In return it will provide a stimulating, busy, and creative
environment, working closely with other editors and lexicographers
and also with design, production, marketing, and technology departments, to
produce the high-quality products characteristic of the Oxford name.

An attractive salary together with a range of supporting benefits will be
offered.

Please send cv and accompanying letter to:

Gareth Williams (williamg at oup.co.uk)
Personnel Officer
Academic Personnel
Oxford University Press
Great Clarendon Street
Oxford OX2 6DP

Closing date: Friday 24 August