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The Director and Publisher of the University of Hawai’i Press is the senior executive at the Press that leads its publishing effort. The Press supports the overall mission of the University by providing academic support through its publication of books, journals, and other materials that reflect the teaching and research strengths of the University. The Director works with University faculty and administrators to further the Press’ role in expanding the University’s academic objectives and reputation. She/he manages the administrative and financial affairs of the Press and leads fundraising efforts to secure external funding and philanthropic support. As senior executive of the Press and an ex-officio member of the faculty editorial board, the Director determines the editorial direction of UH Press. Working in collaboration with the editorial board, the executive editor, and the acquisitions team, the Director supports ongoing development of an intellectually vibrant and diverse community publishing program and advances the publishing of works in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. Responsibilities include overseeing publishing contracts, including co-publishing agreements with overseas publishers; overseeing the licensing of subsidiary rights and electronic editions; reviewing arrangements for reprint editions; and establishing and maintaining effective publishing relationships with UH Press authors, co-publishers, distributors, and visiting scholars and researchers. The Director will also advance the Press’ development of electronic publishing and participate in forums that explore the potential for digital initiatives to enrich the scholarly publishing ecosphere, including advances in accessibility and similar equity-based models. #J-18808-Ljbffr PureTech Health

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