The Director provides overall leadership for NYU Press’s publishing program. The Director will
provide strategic direction, manage daily operations, cultivate relationships both within NYU
and externally, and ensure that the Press’s publications and activities align with the NYU’s
academic mission and goals.

Founded in 1916, NYU Press aspires to transform the intellectual and cultural landscape by
publishing works of outstanding scholarship that resonate within and beyond the walls of the
academy. NYU Press is a humanities and social science publisher with award-winning lists in 9
core subject areas: American Studies, Anthropology, Criminology, History, Law, Media Studies,
Politics, Religion, and Sociology, and is also the publisher of the Library of Arabic Literature, a
major, grant-funded translation project, and Washington Mews Books, a regional trade imprint.
With a staff of 26, the Press publishes 115 new books each year, with annual revenue of
approximately $5.5 million. NYU Press provides distribution and marketing services to Monthly
Review Press, New Village Press, University of Regina Press, Wits University Press and
University of Guam Press, and the Director manages the literary properties of the Erich Maria
Remarque Estate on behalf of the University.

Reporting to the Dean of NYU’s Division of Libraries, the Director must be an energetic and
innovative leader in publishing who is able to maintain the Press’s high editorial and
production standards, enhance its financial strength market and promote the Press’s
publications domestically and internationally, and advance the Press’s open-access and
accessibility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a strategic vision and long-term plan for the Press in
alignment with NYU’s academic objectives. Lead efforts to enhance the Press’s reputation, visibility, and impact within the
academic community and beyond. Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges in scholarly publishing
and devise proactive strategies to address them. Meet regularly with members of NYU’s senior leadership team, Provost, and Vice
Provosts, Deans, Department Chairs, senior finance officials, and key faculty.

Operations Management:
Oversee all aspects of the Press's operations, including acquisitions, editorial
processes, production, marketing, and distribution. Ensure efficient workflow processes, quality control, and adherence to
publishing standards and timelines. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline operations and
enhance productivity.

Editorial Excellence:
Maintain high editorial standards and ensure the Press publishes scholarly works
of exceptional quality and relevance. Provide guidance and support to the acquisitions team in identifying, evaluating,
and selecting manuscripts for publication. Foster relationships with authors, editors, and reviewers to cultivate a vibrant
publishing community.

Financial Management:
Develop and manage the Press’s budget, revenue projections, and financial
resources effectively. Explore diverse revenue streams, including grants, sponsorships, and
partnerships, to support the press's sustainability and growth.
Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to optimize profitability
while fulfilling the Press’s academic mission.

Marketing and Outreach:
Develop comprehensive marketing and outreach strategies to promote the Press’s publications and brand.
Collaborate with marketing professionals to execute effective campaigns, expand readership, and engage diverse audiences. Cultivate relationships with libraries, bookstores, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance distribution and visibility.

Team Leadership and Development:
Provide visionary leadership, mentorship, and support to a diverse team of
publishing professionals. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture that values
creativity, integrity, and scholarly excellence. Identify opportunities for professional development and training to empower staff members and enhance organizational capacity.

Represent the interests of the Press in the American Association of University Presses
(AAUP), the Association of American Publishers (AAP), and other professional publishing
associations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in publishing, academic scholarship,
business acumen, and leadership skills.

Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
 A minimum of 10 years of experience in book publishing with at least 5 years as a senior-
level executive in the industry or related field. Or Substantial experience (8 years) in
academic publishing.
 Demonstrated deep knowledge of all aspects of academic book publishing – finance,
operations, editorial, marketing, and production.

 Strong understanding of the scholarly communication environment, including digital
publications, open access, copyright law, and content-licensing rights and permissions.
 Demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and managing budgets.
 Demonstrated success at fundraising and securing major grants.
 Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
 Openness to exploring innovative models for publishing, disseminating, and promoting
scholarly materials.
 Ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals and to establish and maintain
productive working relationships with other departments of the University, authors,
scholars, reviewers, vendors, and colleagues.
 Deep commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.

Preferred:
 University press publishing experience is a plus but not required.