Job Summary
Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts (LSWA) seeks a qualified candidate to supervise its student-led literary and arts journal. Each year, LSWA, a first- and second-year living-learning program focused on writing chip hartke and the arts, publishes the journal, which showcases LSWA students' best work over the academic year--poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, drawings, paintings, photography, sculpture, and graphic arts. In addition, LSWA publishes regular features showcasing student work on its online blog and its Instagram feed. The editorial staff is comprised of 8-18 first- and second-year students, who solicit work from their peers, read and evaluate manuscripts and art submissions, help manage online and social media content, and contribute to layout and design.
The journal advisor helps to organize the student staff and works closely with the Editors-in-Chief. The advisor meets with the students weekly and helps with student submissions, leads discussions on journal criteria and on the manuscript selection process, manages acceptances and rejections, oversees online content, and helps plan student readings and events. The journal advisor also works with the Editors to negotiate with printers, manage the budget, and assist students in the development of layout and design. Hours vary week to week, but generally fall between 3-10 hours a week, including some evening hours.
Qualified candidates should have experience with publishing a literary journal and have a strong commitment to the literary arts and to undergraduate education. They must be fluent with such software programs as In-Design and PhotoShop. Teaching experience is not required but some form of mentorship experience is preferred.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
- Familiarity with literary journal publishing
Desired Qualifications*
- Teaching and/or mentorship experience with college-age students
- Experience with editing/publishing a literary journal
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Position would begin in January 2026, with the oversight of the publication of the journal taking place during the summer of 2026.
Pay Rate per hour: $22.00
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.