Position Announcement: CoverWeb Assistant Editor 
Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy 
http://english.ttu.edu/kairos

We have openings for two qualified candidates for the position of CoverWeb Assistant Editor at Kairos, a refereed online journal exploring the intersections of rhetoric, technology, and pedagogy. Each CoverWeb presents webtexts addressing varied perspectives on special topics. Recent past issues have focused on such subjects as disability and technology, new media, portable technologies, and online writing spaces, as well as webtexts adapted from presentations at the annual conference of Computers and Writing.

Duties

The successful candidates will work with the CoverWeb editorial team to produce the yearly spring and fall issues, as well as occasional summer issues. Duties include: 

• Reviewing CoverWeb submissions for Editorial Board consideration 
• Copy-editing and proofreading accepted webtexts
•  Drafting author correspondence 
• Uploading files to the Kairos webserver

Basic knowledge/use of web editors (i.e., Dreamweaver), FTP software, and some HTML is required (xhtml/css foundation preferred). Knowledge of basic web design principles highly desired. Ability to correspond quickly with other editors in several digital environments required (use of IM and email preferred). Ability to communicate effectively with a range of authors and editors from many cultures and with many levels of expertise required. Candidates who can demonstrate their experience in the above skills will be given priority. 

Benefits

The benefits of working on Kairos include scholarly/professional editing experience in a digital environment, working closely with scholars in the field (through contact with editors and authors), and being the first to see the most up-to-date scholarship in the field of computers and writing. As an important member of the Kairos team, you will participate in challenging and rewarding conversations with colleagues who share your interests – an excellent opportunity for professional development and networking.

Although the production cycle workload varies, assistant editors will spend an average of 2-3 hours per week working for Kairos. Our heaviest production months are typically November/December/January and May/June/July. During these months, an assistant editor spends an average of 5+ hours per week working on Kairos. This position is paid both in gratitude and recognition in the field. 

To Apply

If interested, please respond to Co-Editors Cheryl Ball and Beth L. Hewett (kcoverweb@technorhetoric.net) with a CV and a brief cover letter that explains your editing and design qualifications for, and interest in, this position (using email text, URLs, or attached documents). Please also have one professional reference email a brief letter of recommendation to Drs. Ball and Hewett at the same address. An interview process will follow for qualified candidates. We will acknowledge all applications by email. Final date for applications: October 21, 2005. Interviews will proceed shortly after that deadline.