I am happy to post the following announcement from our colleagues at the University of Virginia Press:


Project Editor

The University of Virginia Press seeks a Project Editor to oversee the editorial process for 20-25 MSS a year, from MS to bound book, reporting to the Managing Editor. Tasks include editing; proofreading; preparing MSS for freelance copyeditors and evaluating their work; preparing detailed instructions and reports; and acting as editorial liaison with authors, vendors, and other Press departments.
         Qualifications: M.A. in humanities field required (B.A. and significant experience may be substituted in lieu of M.A.), with significant book-editing experience; excellent editing and communication skills, including in electronic editing; close knowledge of CMS; experience overseeing multiple projects at various stages; facility with Word/WordPerfect. Knowledge of American history and familiarity with a major European language preferred.
         Send cover letter, résumé, and editing sample (not final copy) to Managing Editor, University of Virginia Press, P.O. Box 400318, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4318. For immediate consideration, please submit application materials by 3 October 2005; however, the position will remain open until filled. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
         Charlottesville, a thriving university community, is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, two hours from Washington, D.C., and three hours from the ocean.

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