Company: American University Title: Food-Fueled Journal Editor (Student) Location: Main Campus (Washington, DC) Posted Date: Posted Today Sidebar Info: American University is a student centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.
Job Description: Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.Department: College of Arts & SciencesTime Type: Part timeFLSA Status:Non-ExemptJob Description:Summary:Food-Fueled is a research journal centered around food-related topics. We aim to showcase and publish a wide variety of exceptional works on food-related issues ranging from policy and law to food science, to personal narratives about the influence of food, nature, and agriculture.Learn more at: Functions:Analyze journal submissions on a rolling basis for relevance, study design, ethics and methodology to consider publication within an academic journal.Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax, citations, and overall clarity.Maintain a pre-existing WordPress site for ease of navigation and accessibility.Communicate with a team of undergraduate editors and faculty advisors about independent research, format guidelines, and journal graphics.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:Part-time.5 hours per week.Salary Range:$18.50 per hour.Other DetailsThis position is available only to enrolled American University students.Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.American University is an E-Verify employer.Visit for additional information about American University employment and benefits. Current American University EmployeesAmerican University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Contact UsFor more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email . American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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American University is a higher education institution based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1893, the school holds a charter from Congress with a focus on public service. It operates several academic divisions including the School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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