Deadline: 30 April 2011
Project Editor (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Hong Kong University Press (Ref.: 20110285) (from as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification, an excellent command of written and spoken English, a very good eye for detail, and strong interpersonal skills. Professional experience in publishing, including knowledge of international copyediting standards and emerging electronic publishing trends, and some knowledge of written and spoken Chinese are highly desirable. The appointee will supervise copyediting and other editorial work by freelance editors on new titles and reprints, and/or directly copyedit 15-25 new manuscripts annually. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 20110080) need not re-apply.
Applications/enquiries should be sent to apptu5@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical/dental benefits.
The University places great emphasis on staff development to help staff develop potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities catered for staff at different stages of career development.
Candidates who are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date or the date of their applications, whichever is later, may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Download application form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: apptu5@hku.hk
For submissions: apptu5@hku.hk
Website: http://www.hkupress.org
Project Editor (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Hong Kong University Press (Ref.: 20110285) (from as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification, an excellent command of written and spoken English, a very good eye for detail, and strong interpersonal skills. Professional experience in publishing, including knowledge of international copyediting standards and emerging electronic publishing trends, and some knowledge of written and spoken Chinese are highly desirable. The appointee will supervise copyediting and other editorial work by freelance editors on new titles and reprints, and/or directly copyedit 15-25 new manuscripts annually. Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 20110080) need not re-apply.
Applications/enquiries should be sent to apptu5@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical/dental benefits.
The University places great emphasis on staff development to help staff develop potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities catered for staff at different stages of career development.
Candidates who are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date or the date of their applications, whichever is later, may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Download application form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: apptu5@hku.hk
For submissions: apptu5@hku.hk
Website: http://www.hkupress.org
