Academic and Spiritual Theology Editor

Academic and Spiritual Theology Editor

Position Summary

Liturgical Press invites applications for the full-time, benefit eligible position of Academic and Spiritual Theology Editor.

Liturgical Press is internationally known as a Catholic and ecumenical publisher in prayer and spirituality, Scripture, liturgy, theology, and monastic life. Founded in 1926, the Liturgical Press is the publishing house of Saint John's Abbey, a Benedictine community located within the 3000 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota.

The Academic and Spiritual Theology Editor is the lead editorial agent for acquiring and developing academic titles in key areas for the Press, cultivating scholarly relationships, and contributing to the publishing vision and goals collaboratively set by the Editorial Director. The Academic Editor participates in the entire publishing program of the Press (academic, general spirituality, pastoral, monastic), pending the strengths of the successful candidate and complementarity with the strengths of others on the three-person editorial leadership team.

The Order of Saint Benedict offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information).

The posted wage represents Liturgical Press' good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

To learn more about Liturgical Press, please visit: https://litpress.org

Responsibilities

The full range of position responsibilities for this new position will be crafted in conversation with the editorial team and the director of the Press and will likely involve the following areas:

• Acquisitions
• Acquire and develop products across multiple key areas of strength for the Press, especially leading theological and ecclesial trends and topics, cultivating and supporting current authors while also bringing new authors through the editor’s network of contacts and organizations. Actively contribute to strategic content development at project development and acquisitions team stages, specifically around target readers/users, needs of the academy and sales potential.
• Editorial Execution
• Guide editorial execution of acquired products that are within the scope of this position, including developmental editing with authors as needed, refinement of product design, and responsiveness to the managing editor, production editor, production coordinator, and marketing team throughout the production and marketing processes.
• Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities
• Contribute to the organization of the editorial functions of the Press (in collaboration with clerical staff and editorial leadership), including initiating contracts, managing timelines for print and digital projects, maintaining files, monitoring financial performance, and participating in the activity of evaluating, maximizing and creating new revenue streams. The Editor will also travel to select conferences throughout the year, with the primary aim of cultivating authors and engaging the market, but also to include participation in sales responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced, research degree in a field related to academic and spiritual theology market subjects that are currently a focus for Liturgical Press.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• An inquisitive and reflective worldview that will engage creative authors and topics.
• Solid experience in religious book or periodical publishing, in print and/or electronic formats.
• Thorough knowledge of Roman Catholic doctrine and practice.
• Past leadership, administrative and/or managerial experience.
• Organized and adaptive to various organizational systems and software.
• Ability to work and thrive within the context of the Liturgical Press offices at Saint John’s Abbey (Saint John’s University) in Collegeville, MN.
• Travel required as needed, especially to conferences within the purview of the editor.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUISITES: (In addition to the qualifications noted on the job description, all employees are expected to abide by the following expectations):

• Project an image of service which represents the Order of Saint Benedict and its corporate divisions.

• Actively cooperate with the character and mission of the Order of Saint Benedict and its corporate divisions.

• A willingness to maintain a high level of competence. Discreet judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality of the Liturgical Press’s operations and related business matters.

• Willingness to create and foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

• The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance in our operation. Each employee has the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries. The Order of Saint Benedict and its employees have the responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and departmental regulations related to safety and health.

• Benefits (selected excerpts)

• The Order of Saint Benedict (conducting Saint John's Abbey, Saint John's Preparatory School, Liturgical Press, HMML, and Collegeville Institute) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the benefits offered to employees.

• HEALTH INSURANCE

• Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. Both the employee and the Order share in the cost for this benefit. The plan also uses a Preferred Provider Organization Network; you receive discounts when utilizing health care providers in the network. Care received outside of the network is covered, but at a higher cost to the employee and the institution.

• DENTAL INSURANCE

• Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. Both the employee and the Order share in the cost for this benefit. The plan also uses a Preferred Provider Organization Network; you receive discounts when utilizing providers in the network. Care received outside of the network is covered, but at a higher cost to the employee and the institution.

• VISION PLAN

• This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.

• LIFE INSURANCE

• The Order provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on 1.5x salary up to a maximum benefit of $400,000.

• You may also purchase additional life and AD&D insurance in increments of $20,000 up to a max of $500,000. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.

• Employer provided life insurance in excess of $50,000 is subject to imputed tax (a tax on the value of the premium).

• VACATION Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours. Employees working 100% time receive the following:

• Vacation days per year Years employed

• 16 days 0-10 years

• 20 days 11+ years

• HOLIDAY PAY

• Employees receive paid holidays. The Order recognizes ten official holidays during the calendar year: New Ye