This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in working with our peer-reviewed nursing journal published quarterly in-house. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the process of scientific or academic journal publishing. You will oversee the composition of INSIGHT with regard to design and content and mentor actual and potential authors. You will work with an Editorial Board and ASORN staff during the publication process. ASORN’s Board of Directors will appoint an Editor for a 3-year term following mentorship by the current Editor for a period of 6 to 12 months. You will assume the role of Editor subject to evaluation by the Board of Directors.
Requirements
- Currently involved in ophthalmic nursing
- Minimum educational level of BSN
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team-working skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Self motivated and achievement oriented
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work with editorial team to meet established deadlines
- Internet access and proficiency with MS Word, Adobe and Acrobat
- Willing to contribute some content to INSIGHT
- Minimum 3 year commitment subject to evaluation period by ASORN’s Board of Directors
- Commitment to and command of ophthalmic nursing research
- Attendance at ASORN Annual Meeting to document and assess activities for future journal content (may designate representative from Editorial Board if unable to attend)
Preferred
- Active member of ASORN
- Knowledge of journal publishing and requirements of nursing and/or health science communities
- Some experience working with or publishing on behalf of nursing societies and associations
- Demonstration of the individual’s institutional or organizational support
- Established relationships with or access to potential authors
Compensation and Benefits
- Quarterly stipend is offered (partial stipend during 6-12 months of mentorship by current Editor)
- Some reimbursement of journal related expenses
- Paid registration for ASORN’s Annual Meeting when attending to document activities for future journal content
Please send CV and at least two (2) examples of your writing to
ASORN Client Manager, Caitlin Nimmo, at cnimmo@aao.org.