Food-Fueled Journal Editor; Student

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Food-Fueledis a research journal centered around food-related topics. We aim to showcase and publish a wide variety of exceptional works on food-related issues ranging from policy and law to food science, to personal narratives about the influence of food, nature, and agriculture.

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Essential Functions:

• Analyze journal submissions on a rolling basis for relevance, study design, ethics and methodology to consider publication within an academic journal.

• Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax, citations, and overall clarity.

• Maintain a pre-existing Word Press site for ease of navigation and accessibility.

• Communicate with a team of undergraduate editors and faculty advisors about independent research, format guidelines, and journal graphics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.50 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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