The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (JANAC) is a peer-reviewed, international nursing journal that covers the full spectrum of the global HIV epidemic, focusing on prevention, evidence-based care management, interdisciplinary clinical care, research, advocacy, policy, education, social determinants of health, epidemiology, and program development. JANAC functions according to the highest standards of ethical publishing practices and offers innovative publication options, including open access and preproduction manuscript posting. JANAC is the official journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). Lucy Bradley-Springer, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN, is the Editor-in-Chief.
OVERVIEW
The Associate Editor of JANAC collaborates with the Editor-in-Chief, the Managing Editor, the Editorial Board, the Publisher, and the ANAC Board to develop journal content, policy, and a strategic plan to ensure a professional, relevant publication. The Associate Editor:
- Coordinates activities to produce one special-topic issue per year.
- Represents JANAC at local, national, and international meetings as directed by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Assumes the responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief in the event of that individual’s inability to carry out her/his obligations until such time as the Editor-in-Chief is able to resume her/his duties or the ANAC Board of Directors makes a decision on the appointment of a new Editor-in-Chief.
- Completes other journal-related activities as directed by the Editor-in-Chief.
The initial appointment is for a 2-year term, which can be renewed. The ANAC Board will evaluate the Associate Editor 18 months after his/heris appointment to assess contributions and discuss changes in the position. The position includes a stipend and support for required travel/conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate for the position of Associate Editor will (a) be a recognized leader in HIV-related academic and research achievements, (b) be a nurse, and (c) have a doctoral degree in nursing or other health-related discipline. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a(n):
- Solid professional standing (i.e., established career, recognized by others in the field).
- Working knowledge of ANAC’s structure, function, mission, objectives, and long-range strategic plan.
- Expert knowledge of a broad spectrum of HIV nursing.
- Sound scientific judgment; ability to assess the quality of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research papers.
- Strong publication history.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in mentoring others to write for publication.
- Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
- Experience related to manuscript review and the peer review process.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn manuscript publication processes.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn online manuscript management systems.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about publication ethics.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook/Email, PowerPoint).
- Editing expertise using APA formatting and the JANAC Style Guide.
- Connection to the wider HIV health care community from which papers are recruited.
DUTIES
Coordinate activities to produce one special-topic issue per year.
- With the assistance of the Editorial Board, determine topics for special issues 12-18 months in advance of expected publication.
- Recruit a co-editor with expertise in the topic for each special-topic issue. In collaboration with co-editors:
- Develop and post calls for papers for special-topic issues.
- Recruit qualified authors to contribute papers to special-topic issues.
- Provide assistance for authors as needed, including topic selection and editing assistance during manuscript development.
- Determine table of contents for special-topic issues.
- Write editorials for special-topic issues.
- Assign reviewers for special-topic manuscripts through the electronic editorial system. Monitor reviews and make decisions as to the disposition of these manuscripts.
- Keep track of author deadlines and contact authors who are lagging behind.
- Collaborate with Managing Editor to complete copy editing on all special-issue manuscripts using APA format and the JANAC Style Guide.
- Submit reports, as requested by the Editor-in-Chief, on the status of manuscripts planned for special-topic issues.
- Adhere to production schedules and deadlines established by the Publisher.
- Explore and implement methods to promote special issues as they are released.
Represent JANAC at local, national, and international meetings as directed by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Attend the Annual JANAC Editorial Board meeting at the Annual ANAC Conference.
- Join the International Academy of Nurse Editors (INANE; http://www.nursingeditors.com) and attend INANE annual conferences.
- Attend other conferences as deemed appropriate by the Editor-in-Chief and as the JANAC budget allows.
- In collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Editor, develop abstracts for presentations at conferences related to publishing, editing, and professional writing.
Assume the responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief in the event of that individual’s inability to carry out her/his obligations until such time as the Editor-in-Chief is able to resume her/his duties or the ANAC Board of Directors makes a decision on the appointment of a new Editor-in-Chief.
- Serve as leader of Editorial Board meetings if Editor-in-Chief is unable to participate.
- Work with Managing Editor to ensure the peer review process continues for submitted papers when the Editor-in Chief is not able.
- Work with Managing Editor and Publisher to assure continued production of journal issues when the Editor-in Chief is not able.
- Work with the ANAC Board and national management team to develop a call for Editor-in-Chief applications and selection of new Editor-in-Chief is needed. (This duty does not prevent the Associate Editor from applying for the Editor-in-Chief position.)
Complete other journal-related activities as directed by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Support the Editor-in-Chief in overall journal management, particularly in soliciting manuscripts, authors, and reviewers.
- Participate in strategic planning and contribute to setting the vision and direction for JANAC.
- Monitor JANAC Facebook page and make regular contributions to content.
- Serve as a reviewer and provide input to the Editor-in-Chief on areas of concern related to specific manuscripts.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Editor-in-Chief.
Applications should include a curriculum vita and a letter outlining how the applicant, as the JANAC Associate Editor, would contribute to the management, prestige, and viability of the journal. Please limit the letter to 350 words or fewer words. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the next steps in the appointment decision process. Applications should be sent to lucy.bradley-springer@ucdenver.edu by August 8, 2016.