Editorial Associate

Posting Summary:
Teachers College Record (TCR) is looking for an Editorial Assistant. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the extensive range of research in education. You'll learn about different research questions, data sources, and methodologies.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Teachers College Record (TCR) is seeking an Editorial Assistant. The Editorial Assistant will support various editorial and production activities of the publication. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in educational research and publications. The Editorial Assistant will engage in all aspects of TCR from reviewing manuscripts, participating in workshops, supporting events, and presentations to the team. We are particularly interested in applicants who want to develop themselves as researchers.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities:

• Review manuscripts submitted to Teachers College Record (TCR) in a timely manner.
• Contribute to research and dissemination via journal submissions and conference presentations as they become available (e.g., AERA, EERA)
• Making editorial and production recommendations
• Improve existing procedures and policies (e.g., data-driven decisions, research process)
• Participate in discussion on emerging trends in publication (i.e. AI, open access)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Very good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of educational research and scholarship
• Attention to detail
• A commitment to the field of education
• Full-time TC employees are not eligible for this position.
• Able to commit to at least 15 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree or advanced doctoral student
• Experience with academic publications and/or publishing systems

Salary Range:

$25-$29/Hr

Work Modality:

Hybrid