Applications are invited for the position of Editor, Journal of Advanced Nursing
One of the current team of Editors, Lin Perry, will be stepping down in 2015. Therefore we are seeking applications for the position to complete a team of five Editors within one of the leading international nursing journals. The Journal of Advanced Nursing (JAN) is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal which contributes to the advancement of evidence-based nursing, midwifery and healthcare by disseminating high quality research and scholarship of contemporary relevance and with potential to advance knowledge for practice, education, management or policy. Detailed information about the journal can be found here.
The successful candidate for the position of Editor will be recognized internationally for his or her academic and research achievements, will have worked at a strategic level within academia or healthcare, and will have an impressive track record of publications and presentations at conferences.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Sound scientific judgment
- Professional standing
- Broad knowledge of nursing and midwifery on an international level
- Awareness of trends and standards within knowledge dissemination
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Previous experience in Editor-type role
- Based in Asia-Pacific
The main functions within this role are: manuscript handling and quality control, strategic development, and journal promotion. The post involves working closely with the Publisher, the other Editors, and the Editor-in-Chief.
Applicants should note that this position requires a weekly commitment of time, with additional days required for meetings. The successful candidate would ideally start work on the journal in June 2015.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a short assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of JAN, and an accompanying letter outlining the skills you will bring to this position. A description of the role is available on request.
Please send your application, in confidence, to:
Rosie Hutchinson, Senior Journals Publishing Manager, Wiley: jan@wiley.com
Applications to arrive no later than 20th April 2015