Acquisitions Editor

Wayne State University

Full-time other-general
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Location
Detroit, MI, United States
Posted
July 15, 2026

Job Description

Acquisitions Editor
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAcquisitions Editorat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):

Position Purpose

Identify, acquire and develop publication rights to book manuscripts, journals, annual volumes and other publishing projects including targeted subject areas or series in order to support the Wayne University Press’ commitment to high quality scholarly and general interest publications.

Essential Job Functions

+ Solicit, interface and establish relationships with authors, prospective authors an...