Details of the Organization

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades the University has consistently been an innovative leader in legal education and research in India and has been ranked first among law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework for the last seven years.

Details of the Job/Internship

NLSIU invites applications for a full-time, on-campus position of Editor (Journals) for a period of one year (extendable). The ideal candidate will have 7 or more years of experience, including working with academic publications, managing editorial teams, and familiarity with production processes.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage the editorial schedules of the University’s journals and ensure their timely publication.
• Work with the various editorial boards to ensure the journals meet the university’s standards and editorial vision.
• Coordinate with editorial boards, associate editors, peer reviewers, contributors, external editors, and the printer to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide structural feedback on journal articles as well as copy-edit and proofread them when required.
• Oversee the journal’s compliance with academic publishing standards and work towards getting the journals indexed in important databases.
• Ensure the integration of feedback from various stakeholders and implement improvements in the journal’s processes.
• Support the Research Administration Team with additional editorial tasks, such as editorial oversight of research publications and other academic outputs, as needed.

Eligibility

Essential Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in law, social sciences, humanities, or a related field.

Essential Experience

• 7+ years of editorial experience. (The university may consider candidates with fewer years of experience based on other qualifications and work experience.)

Desirable Experience

• Experience as an editor or production associate/manager or in similar roles with academic publishing organisations (universities, academic presses, independent journals).

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with academic publishing platforms, journal databases, and indexes, as well as the academic publishing landscape in general.
• Ability to mentor younger colleagues, including researchers, academic fellows, and students, who form a part of the journal ecosystem at the university.
• Ability to effectively work with other departments/teams to meet institutional aims.
• Ability to supervise the work of external editors and designers.

Salary/Stipend

Starts at Rs 90,000. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

After you submit your application, you will receive the next steps in the process via email. Please follow the instructions provided to complete your application.

Incase you find any issue with the application process, please contact: [email protected]

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