Part-Time Manuscript Editor for Linguistics Journal

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university of minnesotaSaint Paul (MN)

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About the role

Editorial Assistant position in the Spanish & Portuguese Studies department at the University of Minnesota. This part-time role involves editing manuscripts for the Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics journal, preparing text for publication, and coordinating with authors and editors. The hourly rate is $22.50 and the appointment is limited to up to 14 hours per week, with a 400-hour cap. Candidates should have academic editing experience, a graduate degree in linguistics, and strong

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