Dissertation Editor (PT/Temporary)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinating with other Saybrook editors and students to support dissertation editing and publication.

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.

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.).

Schedule

Part-time, temporary position requiring 10–20 hours per week, as needed, with opportunities to continue editing in the future.

Pay

Approximately $30.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement