Job Openings at Stanford Asia-Pacific Research Center

Temporary Editor – The Journal of Korean Studies 
 

Job Description 

The Journal of Korean Studies seeks a temporary editor to oversee all aspects of editorial workflow, manuscript management, and publication production for one of the leading peer-reviewed publications in the field. This is a specialized, highly autonomous role requiring familiarity with academic publishing processes, editorial standards, and scholarly communication. The temporary editor serves as the operational backbone of the journal, coordinating across editors, authors, reviewers, and copy editors to ensure two high-quality issues are published annually. 

Key responsibilities 

• Manage the end-to-end peer review workflow for 40+ manuscripts annually using a manuscript tracking platform 

• Assign manuscripts to editors and peer reviewers in close coordination with the Editors-in-Chief to ensure timely editorial decisions 

• Monitor and manage manuscript status at all stages by proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks to keep the publication on schedule 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions, deadlines, revision requirements, and editorial decisions 

• Serve as the primary liaison between the editorial team and the press, coordinating on production schedules, publication timelines, and the preparation of accepted manuscripts for final publication 

• Ensure all manuscripts meet the journal’s submission guidelines, ethical publishing standards, citation and referencing conventions, and style requirements 

• Copyedit accepted manuscripts in preparation for publication, including formatting, consistency, and style review, as well as copyright compliance 

• Coordinate production of two annual issues (approximately 8-14 articles each), managing timelines from accepted manuscript to final publication-ready file 

• Maintain editorial records and documentation to support consistency and improvement across the editorial pipeline 

Required qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in the humanities, social sciences, Korean studies, or related fields 

• Some familiarity with academic publishing, editorial workflows, or scholarly communications 

• Strong copyediting skills and familiarity with academic citation standards (e.g., Chicago Manual Style) 

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with competing deadlines 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work professionally with authors, editors, and reviewers across time zones 

Preferred qualifications 

• Master’s degree or PhD in the humanities, social sciences, Korean studies, or a related field 

• Prior experience as a managing or associate editor at a peer-reviewed academic journal 

• Familiarity with manuscript management platforms such as ScholarOne, Editorial Manager, or similar systems 

• Knowledge of or academic background in Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, or related areas 

• Reading proficiency in Korean is required for working with authors and verifying Korean-language references 

Work arrangement 

This is a temporary hourly position averaging approximately 19 hours per week, though workload may vary: hours are typically higher in the weeks leading up to issue submission deadlines and lighter during other periods of the publication cycle. The role may be performed on a hybrid basis. Regular weekly meetings with the Editors-in-Chief are required. Given the specialized expertise required and the autonomous nature of the position, compensation is commensurate with professional-level editorial experience. 

Suggested Hourly Payrate: $25.00 – $40.00 per hour 

To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to pychang@stanford.edu.