The Director provides overall leadership for NYU Press’s publishing program. The Director will provide strategic direction, manage daily operations, cultivate relationships within NYU and externally, and ensure that the Press’s publications and activities align with NYU’s academic mission and goals. Founded in 1916, NYU Press aspires to transform the intellectual and cultural landscape by publishing works of outstanding scholarship that resonate within and beyond the walls of the academy. NYU Press is a humanities and social science publisher with award-winning lists in 9 core subject areas: American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology, History, Law, Media Studies, Politics, Religion, and Sociology; it is also the publisher of the Library of Arabic Literature, a major, grant-funded translation project, and Washington Mews Books, a regional trade imprint. With a staff of 26, the Press publishes 115 new books yearly, with annual revenue of approximately $5.5 million. NYU Press provides distribution and marketing services to Monthly Review Press, New Village Press, University of Regina Press, Wits University Press, and University of Guam Press, and the Director manages the literary properties of the Erich Maria Remarque Estate on behalf of the University. Reporting to the Dean of NYU’s Division of Libraries, the Director must be an energetic and innovative leader in publishing who is able to maintain the Press’s high editorial and production standards, enhance its financial strength, market and promote the Press’s publications domestically and internationally, and advance the Press’s open-access and accessibility initiatives.
*Candidates should provide a 2-page cover letter that addresses the following: 1) why am I interested in this position?; 2) How am I qualified for this role?; and 3) What might the NYU Press look like in several years under my stewardship?
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
10+ years • A minimum of 10 years of experience in book publishing with at least 5 years as a senior-level executive in the industry or related field. Or Substantial experience (8 years) in academic publishing.
Preferred Experience:
10+ years University press publishing experience a plus but not required.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated deep knowledge of all aspects of academic book publishing – finance, operations, editorial, marketing, and production. Strong understanding of the scholarly communication environment, including digital publications, open access, copyright law, and content-licensing rights and permissions. Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and managing budgets. Demonstrated success at fundraising and securing major grants. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Openness to exploring innovative models for publishing, disseminating, and promoting scholarly materials. Ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals and to establish and maintain productive working relationships with other departments of the University, authors, scholars, reviewers, vendors, and colleagues. Deep commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $185,000.00 to USD $235,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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