Dissertation Editor (PT/Temporary)

Job Description:

Saybrook University is seeking a part-time, temporary Dissertation Editor to support Dissertation Finalization within the Office of Research Innovation and Sponsored Programs.

Under the direction of the Dissertation Finalization Manager, the Dissertation Editor is responsible for editing dissertations to prepare them for ProQuest publication.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Timely review of completed dissertations: proofreading for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Edition) and the Saybrook Handbook of Format and Style.

• Use of technology for editing and communication, including Microsoft Word, Recite, e-mail, and Zoom.

• Additional duties include coordinating with other Saybrook editors and students to support dissertation editing and publication.

Position Requirements:

• Earned master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; doctorate preferred.

• Prior experience as an editor, specifically proofreading.

• Expertise in the mechanics of writing and APA 7 style.

• Microsoft Word fluency, specifically Track Changes and Comments.

• Graduate-level, culturally responsive, and inclusive reading comprehension and writing skills.

Position Qualifications:

• Prior knowledge of the dissertation process.

• Prior editorial experience with dissertations or academic writing.
• Microsoft Word expertise (Styles pane, captioning tables and figures, etc.).

Dissertation editors should be available for 10-20 hours per week, at a rate of approximately $30/hour, on a temporary basis, as needed, with opportunities to continue editing in the future.

Compensation & Benefits

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Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.