Society for Scholarly Publishing is hiring : Senior / Executive Editor - History, U

UNC Press has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates ( ) to fill this important position. Interested parties should contact Amy Morse ( amy@jackfarrell.com ). Thank you.

Hybrid in Chapel Hill, NC or full remote in NY, TX, MN, MA, and VA )

Overview

The University of North Carolina Press (UNC Press) advances the research, teaching, and public service missions of a great public university by publishing excellent work from leading scholars, writers, and intellectuals and by presenting that work to both academic audiences and general readers.

UNC Press, a nonprofit publisher of both scholarly and general interest books and journals, operates simultaneously in a business environment and in the world of scholarship and ideas. The Press advances the University’s triple mission of teaching, research, and public service by publishing first-rate books and journals for students, scholars, and general readers. The Press has earned a distinguished reputation by publishing excellent work from the nation’s leading scholars, writers, and intellectuals and by presenting that work effectively to wide-ranging audiences.

The Press is seeking a creative, intellectually curious, and mission-driven publishing professional who will acquire general interest and scholarly books in US history, history of early America, Black history and history of diaspora, history of abolition and slavery, military history, and related fields, as our W. Hodding Carter III Editor for history.

Responsibilities

The Senior / Executive Editor will report to the Editorial Director and will help contribute to the overall direction of the Press’s lists across all subfields in history. The core responsibility for the position is to identify, develop, acquire, and transmit 20-25 books a year, prioritizing trade and other high impact works by diverse voices inside and outside the academy. One key aspect of this endowed position will be to lead the ongoing development of the Press’s William Hodding Carter III imprint, which supports trade books about America and the world. As the Press begins its second century of existence and seeks to extend its reach by serving new communities of readers and writers, this editor will also have opportunity to help us expand our lists in US political history, transnational history, and global affairs.

Requirements

Applicants should have a strong record of developing productive editorial relationships within scholarly communities and with writers who seek to reach diverse publics. We seek candidates who can articulate a clear vision for extending the Press’s excellence in history publishing and for building on its mission to advance general knowledge and understanding as the leading public university press in the nation. Ideal candidates will also be well-equipped to teach, mentor, and guide new and experienced authors as well as early-career colleagues. Priority will be given to applicants with sustained experience building a successful trade book list in history.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and 7-10+ years of experience acquiring peer-reviewed books and working with academic networks A proven track record of working with agents is also critically important. Travel for this position is approximately 20-25%.

The ideal candidate will relocate to the Chapel Hill area (relocation funding available), where the press supports hybrid work arrangements. Fully remote work is possible in these states : NY, TX, MN, MA, and VA.

The salary range is $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. UNC Press is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

• The closing date for interested applicants is Friday, September 5, 2025

NOTE : UNC Press has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates ( ) to find the winning candidate for this position. Interested candidates should provide a resume. 2-page cover letter, and a signings list by email to Amy Morse (amy@jackfarrell.com). The cover letter should address “why am I interested?” and “how am I qualified?” Thank you. JO 202508031

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