Call for Applications | Editor (Journals)

About National Law School of India University (NLSIU)

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.

About the Role

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. This role will involve managing the production schedules of the University’s journals, overseeing the journals’ editorial processes, and collaborating with contributors, peer reviewers, faculty and student editorial boards, printers, designers, and other internal and external stakeholders. NLSIU’s journals publish high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed articles in the intersection of law and other disciplines. The Editor may also be asked to support other editorial tasks within the Research Administration Team as required. Candidates who have taken a career break or are transitioning between careers are also encouraged to apply.

Roles 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.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

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.

Compensation

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

Location

On campus in Bengaluru, five days a week, throughout the year. The official working hours are 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. The selected candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.

How to Apply?

Please fill the application form and include the following documents:

• An updated CV
• A short statement outlining your interest in working with us and why you would be a good fit for the role (not more than 500 words).
• A sample of work you have recently edited, where you are acknowledged/identified.
• Details of two referees with contact details.

Selected candidates will be called for an interview.

Deadline

Interested candidates may apply by filling out this form by May 27, 2025 (5pm IST). Please have your relevant documents and certificates at hand.

NLSIU is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our institution.
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