Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) is seeking an Editorial Assistant for Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics (TACL), an ACL-sponsored journal published by MIT Press that publishes papers in all areas of computational linguistics and natural language processing. This position provides an experience in the world of academic publishing and the peer-review process and a first-hand engagement with the most current and impactful work on computational linguistics.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Editorial Assistant will:
- Manage the submission process using a web-based workflow management system (WMS)
- Correspond with authors, in coordination with the Editors-in-Chief (EiC), regarding submissions of articles, revisions and possibility of presentation at ACL conferences for eligible papers
- Correspond with action editors and reviewers, in coordination with the EiC, regarding submissions of reviews and decisions
- Prepare monthly Activity Report for EiCs
- Consult with EiCs when issues arise
- Interact with the API developers and oversee updates to the WMS
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Candidates are required to have:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with using APIs
The work is done remotely; interaction with the team of Editors-in-Chief, reviewers, and authors will be electronic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Editorial Assistant is named on the masthead of each issue of TACL. The Editorial Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Editors-in-Chief.
The start date of this position is June 1, 2024. The workload varies somewhat over the course of the journal’s annual cycle but averages approximately 20 hours weekly.
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and three references. If you have questions about this position or to submit an application, contact us via email at: editors-in-chief@transacl.org and roireichart@gmail.com.