Thesis​/Dissertation Editor

Overview

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled editor to provide editorial support for graduate-level theses and dissertations. The selected candidate will review and edit documents to ensure clarity, organization, grammatical accuracy, formatting consistency, and adherence to university guidelines and academic standards. This position operates on an as-needed basis. Weekly hours are not guaranteed and will vary depending on the volume and scope of thesis and dissertation editing requests.

• This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah.
• ACA variable-hour position
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. U.S. work authorization is required for the duration of employment.

• Formatting in relation to the School of Graduate Studies publication guide.
• APA formatting.
• Provide feedback about formatting that might clarify the structure of the document.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information.

• Exceptional attention to detail, including strong command of grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting standards.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Ability to prioritize work effectively and adapt to changing timelines or project demands.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, Styles, and advanced formatting tools.

• Professionalism in working with graduate students and faculty, including discretion and confidentiality in handling academic work.

• Commitment to accuracy, quality, and maintaining high academic standards.

• Ability to collaborate effectively while also functioning autonomously in a remote work environment.

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application. Please address which geographical location in which you reside.

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand‑alone centers, including the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence.

Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community‑engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Departmental degrees offered include:

• BS/BA:
  Human Development and Family Studies;
• MS:
  Human Development and Family Studies
• MMFT:
  Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (non‑thesis degree)
• MRFT:
  Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
• MHDFS:
  Master of Human Development and Family Studies (non‑thesis degree);
• PhD in Human Development and Family Studies.
• A Early Childhood Certificate.
• A Gerontology Certificate.

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