AJA Managing Editor

   The Archaeological Institute of America seeks an experienced Managing
Editor for the internationally renowned scholarly quarterly The American
Journal of Archaeology.

The Managing Editor collaborates directly with the faculty Editor in Chief
and the authors on all matters relating to the preparation of manuscripts
selected for inclusion in the Journal.

   The Managing Editor in direct consultation with the Editor in Chief
oversees all aspects of journal operations, coordinating the copyediting
and production of each issue.  This involves supervision of the Associate
Editor, freelance contract copyeditors and proofreaders, and students;
management of the production flow; and acting as a liaison with the press
and other vendors involved in the printing and mailing of the Journal.

Specifically the Managing Editor copyedits, performs technical audits,
sizes and scans images, and typesets material.  He or she monitors the
manuscripts at all stages of pre-press through proofing and blue lines,
assuring that the AJA style and editorial guidelines are
followed.  Finally, the Managing Editor works with the AIA Electronic
Operations Manager and the Editor in Chief in the design and content of the
AJA website.

The successful candidate will have experience with scholarly publishing; a
background in archaeology and basic knowledge of ancient Greek, French and
German is preferred. He or she will be well organized, detail oriented and
able to work under the pressure of publication deadlines. The Managing
Editor will use electronic copyediting composition and layout software,
requiring familiarity with Microsoft Office software, Adobe's Creative
Suite and preflight software. The Managing Editor will be conversant with
technological advances in print production of the print version and with
opportunities for electronic distribution. A basic understanding of
SGML/XML is desirable.

The Managing Editor reports to the AIA Director of Publications and
Communications in direct consultation with the Editor in Chief and will
have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals.  The
position is fulltime at the AIA's offices in Boston and has an excellent
benefits package.  For more information about the AIA please visit our
websites, <http://www.archaeological.org/>www.archaeological.org or
<http://www.ajaonline.org/>;www.ajaonline.org.

Please send resumes and letters of application by email to aia@aia.bu.edu
or by mail to

Archaeological Institute of America
Managing Editor Search
656 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215

Applications will be reviewed immediately and the search will continue
until the position is filled.

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AJA Associate Editor

   The Archaeological Institute of America seeks an experienced Associate
Editor whose primary responsibility is to copyedit the AIA's renowned
academic quarterly The American Journal of Archaeology.

The successful candidate will be well versed in the basic standards of
editing and proofreading and be willing to learn and use the specific style
requirements of the Journal. The ability to edit onscreen in an electronic
workflow is required.

A general knowledge of archaeology and world history is helpful, as is a
working knowledge of ancient Greek, French and German; some experience with
desktop publishing software is preferred.

The Associate Editor reports to the Managing Editor and will have the
opportunity to work independently and with a dedicated team of
professionals.  The position is salaried part-time at the AIA's offices in
Boston.  It offers flexible work hours and an excellent pro-rated benefits
package.

For more information about the AIA please visit our websites,
<http://www.archaeological.org/>www.archaeological.org and
<http://www.ajaonline.org/>;www.ajaonline.org.

Please send applications and resumes by email to aia@aia.bu.edu or by mail
to

Archaeological Institute of America
Associate Editor Search
656 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215

Applications will be reviewed immediately and the search will continue
until the position is filled.

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