Post date: February 18, 2026

The University of Utah Press is located at the J. Willard Marriott Library, at the heart of the university’s academic community, on a growing campus with an expanding student population.  The Press publishes and disseminates scholarly books and other printed and recorded materials of significance to Utah, the region, the country, and the world. To further its mission, the University of Utah Press seeks a dynamic leader to advance its award-winning program and to advocate for the Press in a rapidly-changing scholarly publishing environment. 

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, fiscal oversight, and forward-looking executive leadership to the Press.  The director manages six full-time staff and reports to the Alice Sheets Marriott Dean of Libraries; works with the senior editor and acquisitions staff to set publication priorities and monitor the development of new book projects; and as a member of the library’s Executive Committee and the Dean’s Cabinet, helps develop and approve library strategies and policies. Business savvy, political acumen, and diplomacy will be essential in all aspects of this role.  

Work Location: Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah, area is required and will be financially supported by a moving allowance. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position’s needs and authorized at the discretion of the Dean of Libraries.

Salary: $120,000-$150,000

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