Philosophy, published quarterly by Cambridge University Press, is a generalist journal that publishes papers and book reviews across the range of the subject including aesthetics, ethics, social philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind and of action, philosophy of science, the history of philosophy, etc..
The main duties of the post include:
- Copy editing, including proofreading (this will be a significant aspect of the job)
- Dealing with enquiries to the journal; managing the inbox; responding to enquiries; logging submissions and maintaining the accuracy of database information — all through ScholarOne.
- Administrative processing of articles and reviews; including distributing new submissions to the editors; managing ongoing correspondence between the editors, special issue editors, authors and reviewers; and tracking submissions, resubmissions, proofs and corrections, again through ScholarOne.
- Administrative processing of the Journal’s annual Essay Prize and other one-off journal ventures.
- Liaising with the Cambridge University Press team concerning all production matters.
- Helping organise, attend and keep records at editorial meetings.
- Copy editing and proofreading issues of Think!
Hours: 7 hours p/week
Salary: £20-£25 per hour depending on experience
Location: While most of the work will be done remotely, the post is based in London and the post holder will be required to meet with the editors, regularly online, and sometimes in person, as needed.
Start date: Early November. Open-ended contract, with a four-week notice period on both sides.
The work would suit a philosophy postgraduate student, who might hold the position while completing a PhD, or a recent postdoc. To apply, email a cv and a short statement outlining relevant skills and experience to the Editors, at assistant@royalinstitutephilosophy.org.
The deadline for applications is 7th October 2024. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter (on Thursday 17th October 2024). The successful candidate will be asked to provide two references and proof of right to work in the UK