De Gruyter is an independent academic publisher that has been publishing excellent research since 1749. It publishes about 1,600 new titles annually in 29 subject areas across the humanities, social sciences, STM, and law, as well as more than 800 subscription and open-access journals and a variety of digital products. It is one of the largest independent open-access book publishers.
Headquartered in Berlin and with locations worldwide, the group includes the eight imprints De Gruyter Akademie Forschung, Birkhäuser, De Gruyter Mouton, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, De Gruyter Saur, Düsseldorf University Press, Deutscher Kunstverlag and Jovis Verlag.
De Gruyter is an independent academic publisher that has been publishing excellent research since 1749. It publishes about 1,600 new titles annually in 29 subject areas across the humanities, social sciences, STM, and law, as well as more than 800 subscription and open-access journals and a variety of digital products. It is one of the largest independent open-access book publishers.
Headquartered in Berlin and with locations worldwide, the group includes the eight imprints De Gruyter Akademie Forschung, Birkhäuser, De Gruyter Mouton, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, De Gruyter Saur, Düsseldorf University Press, Deutscher Kunstverlag and Jovis Verlag.
YOUR TASKS
- Input in the strategic development of the North American politics, sociology, and geography programs in close coordination with our Editorial Director for the Social Sciences
- Acquiring new titles and new editions of key backlist titles in the areas of Political Science and other related areas
- Expansion and fostering of academic networks with authors, editors, societies and research institutes in North America and Canada.
- Budget responsibility for project signings and output towards achieving commercial objectives
- Representation of the programs at international academic conferences
- Close collaboration with our editorial offices, marketing, communications, and sales teams
Part of the Humanities & Social Sciences division, the social sciences department constantly develops the portfolio of first-class scholarly publications. In your role you will be responsible for the acquisition and conceptualization of new academic book series and the development of our politics/IR and related areas, with particular focus on the acquisition of North American authors and editors. The contract is permanent.
YOUR PROFILE
- Demonstrable relevant acquisitions/commissioning experience within the relevant areas
- A relevant degree in a Social Sciences subjects
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
- Experience in building and maintaining an academic network in North America
- Intellectual curiosity with a passion for finding creative solutions towards developing publishing products
- Must be highly motivated and possess a self-starting attitude
WE OFFER YOU
- An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
- Family-friendly working time models, flexitime and a flexible home office arrangement for a good work-life balance
- A generous vacation entitlement and special leave days
- Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
- Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
- Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
Vontavia Smith | Human Resources
Phone: 857-303-0165
