Clinical Editor: Journal of Emergency Nursing

CLINICAL EDITOR: JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY NURSING

In a time of rapid and substantial growth in manuscript submissions, international reach and impact metrics, the Journal of Emergency Nursing, the official journal of the Emergency Nurses Association, is seeking applications for the position of Clinical Editor to join the senior editorial leadership team. 

The Clinical Editor, which can be negotiated as an Associate Editor position, will serve as the team lead for the focused sections of the Journal, overseeing and making decisions for section manuscripts and case reviews. This includes initial desk rejection or peer review as assigned by the Editor-in-Chief, providing edits and author guidance during the revision process, and review of final proofs from the publisher. 

JEN sections are crucial knowledge translation submissions and commentary that include case reviews, evidence-based practice and practice guideline updates, research-to-practice translation and research-to-policy translation. 

The Clinical Editor will be expected to solicit high quality manuscripts and reviewers for the journal, assist in developing editorial policies and procedures, and attend annual editorial board meetings and quarterly conference calls.

Candidates should have a graduate degree in nursing or a similar field, though a doctorate degree is preferred; comprehensive knowledge of emergency clinical practice; and a record of publications in the field. He or she will be a leader with effective written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will have prior journal experience as an editorial board member or editor, be certified in emergency nursing and be willing to obtain and maintain ENA membership during the length of the contract.

The Clinical Editor role is an ENA-contracted position with an initial two-year commitment, subject to satisfactory annual review and option to renew beyond two years. 

Interested applicants should submit a current CV and cover letter with a statement of interest covering manuscript management, editing, strategic leadership, and journal marketing or promotion experience to JEN Editor-in-Chief Jessica Castner, PhD, RN, CEN, AE-C, FAEN, FAAN, at jcastner@castnerincorp.com

The deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Interviews will begin immediately on a first-applied, first-interviewed basis. The anticipated start date is Feb. 1.   

JEN disseminates high quality, peer-reviewed manuscripts relevant to all areas of emergency nursing practice across the lifespan. The Journal publishes a wide variety of article types, including clinical studies, integrative or systematic literature reviews, research, practice improvement initiatives and case studies.

With an Impact Factor of 1.489, JEN is ranked in the top 38th percentile of scientific and social science nursing journals.

Call for Associate Editor: Journal of Healthcare Quality

Journal for Healthcare Quality (JHQ) is seeking an Associate Editor to join the Journal’s editorial leadership team. Established in 1979, JHQ is the official journal of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ).

About the Journal

​The Journal for Healthcare Quality (JHQ), a peer-reviewed journal, is an official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality. JHQ is a professional forum that continuously advances healthcare quality practice in diverse and changing environments. It is the first choice for creative and scientific solutions in the pursuit of healthcare quality.

It has been selected for coverage in Clarivate Analytics’ Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index®, and Current Contents®. The Journal publishes scholarly articles that are targeted to leaders of all healthcare settings, leveraging applied research and producing practical, timely and impactful evidence in healthcare system transformation. The journal covers topics such as:

Quality Improvement • Patient Safety • Performance Measurement • Best Practices in Clinical and Operational Processes • Innovation • Leadership • Information Technology • Spreading Improvement • Sustaining Improvement • Cost Reduction • Payment Reform

Its audience is professionals dedicated to promoting healthcare quality emphasizing services that are safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, equitable, and evidence-based across the continuum of care. The Journal is included in many important bibliographic databases like PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science and is a respected interprofessional scholarly journal in the healthcare field.

Position Description

The Associate Editor will help facilitate peer review for submitted manuscripts and assist in driving the Journal’s editorial strategy. In this exciting role, the Associate Editor helps provide the vision, energy, and leadership to produce a bimonthly journal, which provides impactful research and communication about health care quality research through print and electronic media to multiple audiences including clinical investigators, health care executives and managers, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as well as policy-makers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partners with the Journal’s Editor-in-Chief to help oversee the peer-review process; works with reviewers and authors to ensure each manuscript worthy of consideration is reviewed in a timely fashion and, if selected for publication is revised until ready for publication
    • Receives approximately 60 manuscripts per year for blinded peer review and assigns reviewers
    • Serves as a reviewer when reviewers assigned to review manuscript are not in agreement on decision regarding manuscript or upon request of Editor or other Associate Editor
    • Provides constructive criticism and suggestions to authors and peer reviewers
    • Makes recommendations to editor: reject, major revision with additional review, minor revision with additional review, accept.
  • Submits complete editorial materials, through Editorial Manager, to the Publisher according to established deadlines
  • Joins scheduled teleconferences with the Editor and Editorial Board.
  • Attends an annual JHQ face-to-face strategy meeting in conjunction with the Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, and leaders from NAHQ
  • Participates in two annual virtual Editorial Board meetings

Education

  • Possess a research-focused doctorate in the health sciences (medicine, nursing, social work, pharmacy, statistics)

Requirements

  • Recognized healthcare professional with healthcare quality expertise
  • The ideal Associate Editor will be a highly organized, motivated individual with the skills and talent to develop a timely, exciting publication fostering excellence in health care quality research.
  • Visibility, a strong network of contacts nationally and internationally, as well as an appreciation of the growing importance of health care audiences globally 
  • Established relationships with health care executives, health care leaders, professional associations/societies, and institutions.
  • Solid editorial and peer review experience in health care quality research, science, scholarship or practice
  • Proven track record of publications as an author; extensive research reviewing and/or editorial board member experience is necessary.
  • Experience with online manuscript submission websites is a plus; must have willingness to learn the web-based Editorial Manager system, JHQs editorial guidelines, and have regular access to a networked computer.
  • This is an independent-contractor position.

Length of appointment

One-year renewal term, Associate Editor appointed by JHQ Editor-in-Chief based on review of application materials with no limits on number of reappointments.

Review of applications will begin on March 1st and will continue until the position is filled. The term of the Associate Editor will begin April 1st.

Please send these application materials to Annastasia Pratt at jhq@jjeditorial.com by February 28th, 2019.

  1. A letter of interest including summary of experience with editor or peer review roles;
  2. Curriculum vitae

 About the Journal

The Journal for Healthcare Quality (JHQ), a peer-reviewed journal, is an official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality. JHQ is a professional forum that continuously advances healthcare quality practice in diverse and changing environments, and is the first choice for creative and scientific solutions in the pursuit of healthcare quality.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief Opportunity

DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FELLOWSHIP

JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY NURSING

The Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN) is rapidly evolving, with substantial growth in manuscript submissions, international reach, and impact metrics. In this exciting time, JEN is seeking applications for the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Deputy EIC) to join the senior editorial leadership team to serve as the chief associate or mentored protégé of the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) with responsibilities for high level decisions on journal strategy, marketing and promotion, and manuscripts.

The position could be negotiated as an Editor-in-Chief Fellowship as a mentored experience.

JEN is the official journal of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), disseminating high quality, peer-reviewed manuscripts relevant to all areas of emergency nursing practice across the lifespan. The Journal publishes a wide variety of article types, including clinical studies, integrative or systematic literature reviews, research, practice improvement initiatives and case studies.

With an Impact Factor of 1.489, JEN is ranked in the top 38th percentile of scientific and social science nursing journals.

The Deputy EIC will help the EIC set and guide the editorial tone of JEN, ensuring authors, reviewers and editorial board members meet the highest level of editorial excellence and ethical standards. This includes making manuscript decisions, mentoring reviewers and guiding authors through the revision and publication process.

As a leader, the Deputy EIC will co-chair editorial board meetings, recruit high quality/high impact authors and reviewers and act as an ambassador to and advocate for JEN.

The Deputy EIC is expected to stay abreast of developments in scholarly publishing and innovations in other nursing and interdisciplinary emergency care journals to ensure JEN’s measured impact in the field remains high.

Working with the EIC and ENA’s communications team, the Deputy EIC will participate in a variety of marketing and promotion campaigns and develop new initiatives as needed to help promote and advance JEN.

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in nursing or a similar field, comprehensive knowledge of emergency clinical practice and research methodologies, as well as a record of publications in the field. He or she will be a leader with effective written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will have prior journal experience as an editorial board member or editor.

The Deputy EIC role is an ENA-contracted position with an initial two-year commitment, subject to satisfactory annual review and option to renew beyond two years.

Interested applicants should submit a current CV and cover letter with a statement of interest covering manuscript management, editing, strategic leadership, and journal marketing or promotion experience to JEN Editor-in-Chief Jessica Castner, PhD, RN, CEN, AE-C, FAEN, FAAN, at jcastner@castnerincorp.com

The deadline for applications is Dec. 5. Interviews will begin immediately on a first-applied, first-interviewed basis. Candidates will be notified no later than mid-December. The anticipated start date is Jan. 2.   

 

MEDICC Review Seeks Senior Editor!

MEDICC Review Seeks Senior Editor, English Edition

If you are interested and qualify, apply now!

Application deadline: May 15, 2018

MEDICC Review, an open-access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing work from Cuban and other developing-country health and related professionals, is seeking a Senior Editor, English Edition.

The journal, published quarterly, is indexed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Thomson-Reuters services, CABI Global Health & Tropical Diseases Bulletin, ELSEVIER’s EMBASE and SCOPUS, Latindex, SciELO and Redalyc.

Qualifications:

  • Scientific, preferably health-related, expertise and background.
  • Bilingual English-Spanish, native English preferred.
  • At least two years editing experience.
  • Excellent communications and organizational skills, with particular attention to deadlines.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and PDF
  • Familiarity with Cuban health system preferred.

Position Description:

 This Senior Editor is expected to:

  • Read approximately 28 original manuscripts annually, (7 per issue, mainly in Spanish), and provide comments to the primary issue coordinator based on MEDICC Review author guidelines and recommendations from editorial staff and international peer
  • Coordinate translation (with set of translators), prepare manuscripts for translation, and edit translated copy of approved manuscripts.
  • Coordinate copy-editing with copy editor, and final manuscript preparation for Executive Editor and design/layout. Once layout is complete, proofread article PDFs.
  • Write draft of quarterly editorial and submit to Executive Editor.
  • Comment on articles for Interview, Feature and Viewpoint sections (edited by other editorial staff).
  • Write quarterly post-publication email alert and coordinate proofing, according to MEDICC Review guidelines as established, and supervise other aspects of post- production.

Conditions of Appointment:

  • This is a half-time position, requiring an average during the year of 20 hours per week.
  • Appointment begins January 1, 2019 (flexible) for a period of three years, with an option to renew. Participation in two editorial cycles will serve as an introductory period, to determine if both MEDICC Review and the Senior Editor are satisfied with the arrangement and work performed.
  • Work will be carried out in any country (preferably in the Americas), with at least one trip to Cuba annually (costs borne by employer, and legal under US travel rules).
  • The Senior Editor, English Edition is supervised by the Executive Editor.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a letter of application and current curriculum vitae to Gail Reed, Executive Editor, at gailannreed@gmail.com If you know someone else who would be ideal, please share this job description.

More about MEDICC Review:

With over a decade of peer-reviewed publication, MEDICC Review now has reached 40,000+ article reads monthly in its digital format, and also distributes a limited number of print issues. Manuscripts are accepted in Spanish or English, and published in English. MEDICC Review also offers an annual scientific writing course for Cuban and other Latin American professionals. The journal is published by MEDICC, a US not-for-profit organization based in California, USA, founded in 1997 to enhance cooperation among the US, Cuban and global health communities, aimed at better health outcomes and equity.

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Critical Care Nurse: Call for Editor/Associate Editor

Call for Associate Editor / Editor

Critical Care Nurse seeks an Associate Editor to facilitate essential editorial tasks and to assist with editorial duties in close collaboration with the journal’s current Editor. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to assume full Editor duties after an agreed-upon trial period.

CCN is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly journal focused on clinical and evidence-based practice. Published by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses since 1992, CCN provides high acuity, progressive, and critical care nurses with the most accurate, relevant, and timely information about the bedside care of critically and acutely ill patients. The journal’s mission is to keep readers informed about issues that affect their practice and to disseminate reports of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes at the bedside.

Working closely with the Editor during a trial period, the Associate Editor helps solicit manuscripts, assists in the review process and in managing a group of contributing editors, helps reconstitute the editorial board, and co-develops strategy to ensure the journal’s continued relevance in an ever-changing health care environment. The Associate Editor may be asked to propose topics worthy of an editorial and, in collaboration with the Editor and Managing Editor, help select content for each issue from a pool of accepted manuscripts. Other tasks may be assigned as this new role develops, including the opportunity to become the journal’s Editor after a part-time trial period as Associate Editor.

The Associate Editor role is a contract opportunity and receives an honorarium and an annual travel allowance.

Qualifications

Qualified individuals will demonstrate:

  • Successful track record in research, writing, and publishing articles in established peer-reviewed nursing journals
  • Personal, professional, and ethical integrity that abides by and prioritizes the highest standards of scholarly publishing
  • Project management skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines
  • Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for developing rigorous, high-quality content, communicating with authors, and public speaking on behalf of the journal
  • A record of collegiality and collaborative interdisciplinary practice
  • Experience in and commitment to mentoring inexperienced authors
  • Comprehensive knowledge about the clinical specialty of critical care
  • Understanding of the nursing profession and its unique orientation to a biopsychosocial perspective of patient care
  • Recognition of issues important to the practice and profession of nursing, especially across the spectrum of high acuity and critical care
  • Longstanding familiarity with and understanding of AACN’s mission, objectives, programs, and initiatives

Interested Individuals

Interested individuals are asked to submit a current vita and contact information for three professional references appropriate to the role, and three samples of their best published work. A brief personal statement also is required that communicates the individual’s interest in and preparation for the tasks described in this document.

For questions or requests for more information, please contact Michael Muscat, AACN Publishing Manager, (800) 394-5995, ext. 533, michael.muscat@aacn.org. Submit your vita, written samples, and contact information to Mr. Muscat as well. Position will be open until filled.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more than 500,000 acute and critical care nurses. AACN’s international headquarters are located in Aliso Viejo, Calif. Founded in 1969, the association has more than 225 chapters worldwide and is working toward a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families, where acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. Additional information about AACN is available at www.aacn.org.

 

Editor-in-Chief Opportunity: Nursing Research

Nursing Research

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Nursing Research. With a distinguished 65-year history of leadership in nursing science dissemination, Nursing Research is an essential publication for the international nursing community. The journal is disseminated to institutions globally. Nursing Research is the official journal of the Eastern Nursing Research Society and the Western Institute of Nursing.

The Editor-in-Chief provides the vision, energy, and leadership to produce a bimonthly Journal that provides groundbreaking research and communication about nursing research through print and electronic media to multiple nursing audiences including investigators, clinicians, sponsors of nursing research, and policy-makers.

Description

The Editor-in-Chief selects and develops journal content, including original research articles, systematic reviews, methods, editorials, and occasional special issues or supplements.  The Editor-in-Chief manages the manuscript acquisition and peer review process, and appoints and directs the activities of the Editorial Board and Peer-Review Panel. They plan and implement quality improvement initiatives to ensure optimal Editorial Office procedures and standards for scientific publishing, including adherence to publication ethics.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops the editorial program for Nursing Research; solicits original articles on key topics as necessary.
  • Oversees the peer-review process; works with reviewers and authors to ensure each manuscript worthy of consideration is reviewed in a  timely fashion and, if selected for publication is revised until ready for publication.
  • Writes editorials and solicits guest editorials.
  • Appoints an Editorial Board;  oversees the Peer-Review Panel, directs their activities and provides annual reviewer reports.
  • Submits complete editorial materials, through Editorial Manager, to the Publisher according to established firm deadlines.
  • Reviews page proofs for each issue and transmits corrections to the publishing office.
  • Oversees the Nursing Research website.
  • Conducts an annual Editorial Board meeting in conjunction with the Publisher at the annual American Academy of Nursing (AAN), held in the fall.

Education

  • Possess a research-focused doctorate in Nursing; or a research doctorate in a related field and undergraduate or graduate degrees in Nursing.

Requirements

  • The Editor-in-Chief must have a broad range of research productivity and a record of successful publication.
  • Experience in quantitative methods, expertise in qualitative methods, and knowledge about nursing informatics/big data research.
  • Publishing experience as an author; extensive research reviewing and/or editorial board member experience is necessary.
  • Computer literacy is required, as is experience with the use of social media.
  • Experience with online manuscript submission websites is a plus; must have willingness to learn Editorial Manager system.
  • Visibility, a strong network of contacts nationally and internationally, as well as an appreciation of the growing importance of nursing audiences globally.  
  • Established relationships with nursing and healthcare leaders and institutions nationally and globally.
  • The ideal Editor-in-Chief will be a highly organized, motivated individual with the skills and talent to develop a timely, exciting publication fostering excellence in nursing research.
  • This is an independent-contractor position (with a flexible compensation package) and the Editor-in-Chief is expected to maintain a primary connection to the field through an active administrative, faculty, or research role.  

Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The term of the Editor-in-Chief will begin January 1, 2018, with a gradual transition through the latter half of 2017. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Please send the below materials to Angela Richardson, Senior Publisher, a.richardson@wolterskluwer.com by Friday April 21, 2017:

  1. A letter of interest;
  2. Curriculum vitae;
  3. Contact information for 3 professional references. References should include someone with whom you worked with as a reviewer, editorial board member, fellow author, or similar role;
  4. An editorial statement of 500 words or less summarizing your views on:6
    1. Nursing research, practice, and scholarship;
    2. How, under your editorial leadership, Nursing Research would continue to advance understanding of all aspects of nursing science and health; health care; nursing systems and quality of care; and the discipline of nursing.

Call for Editor: Urologic Nursing Journal

Call for Editor – Urologic Nursing Journal

unj_coverThe Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) has issued a call for Editor for Urologic Nursing, SUNA’s official journal. The Editor plays a key role in orchestrating the content of the journal and is essential to the success of the publication. The Editor works closely with SUNA’s Managing Editor and Editorial Coordinator to produce the journal six times per year.

Urologic Nursing, a refereed and clinically focused journal, publishes original articles pertinent to urological nursing and care of the urologic patient. The journal conveys news related to issues and developments in practice, technology, and research. Subject matter may be of interest to the interdisciplinary readership or be of unique relevance to the subspecialist. Through the written media, Urologic Nursing promotes SUNA’s goals: to be recognized by medical professionals, patients, their families, and the public as the nursing authority on collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent urologic care; to provide opportunities for health care providers to analyze, discuss, and exchange information pertaining to the field of urology; to promote high professional standards of quality and safe patient care; and to enrich the professional lives of SUNA members through education, research, and evidence-based clinical practice.

Prerequisites

  1. Active member in good standing of SUNA.
  2. Upholds and supports SUNA’s structure, mission, vision, and strategic plan.
  3. Willingness to devote large blocks of time to journal activities.
  4. Strong organizational and communication skills.
  5. Ability to meet deadlines.
  6. Knowledge of experts in field; professional visibility.
  7. Knowledge and clinical expertise in urology preferred.
  8. Evidence of publication.
  9. Awareness of publication process.
  10. Manuscript review experience and knowledge of peer review process and issues.
  11. Prior editorial experience is preferred.
  12. Ability to attend one (1) SUNA Board of Directors’ meeting and one (1) Editorial Board meeting each year. Attendance at the Board of Directors’ meeting is at the discretion of the SUNA Board of Directors.

If you wish to apply for Editor, please send a letter of interest and your CV to Managing Editor Carol Ford (carol.ford@ajj.com) by April 30, 2017.

Nominations open for Assistant Editor, Journal of Nursing Education

The Journal of Nursing Education is accepting nominations for the position of Assistant Editor.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Editor:
JNE receives 600-700 manuscripts per year. With the Editor and Associate Editor, the Assistant Editor will be expected to:
•        Work efficiently within the journal’s online manuscript peer review system, reviewing approximately 10-12 new submissions per month and making decisions to send out for peer review, asking authors to revise and resubmit before peer review, or rejecting without review.
•        When assigned reviews are completed, make editorial decisions using available options (i.e., decision letters in the peer review system); rate individual reviews using the available rating scale.
•         Write or assign at least 2 editorials per year.
•         Attend and participate in biannual editorial board meetings (in person at NLN Summit in Sept/Oct, by phone/webinar in Mar/Apr).
•         Participate with the Editor and Associate Editor in the review and selection of the annual Christine A. Tanner Scholarly Writing Award.
•         Assist in identifying and soliciting new reviewers.
The term begins approximately January 1, 2017, for a 3-year commitment, which would be renewable for a 2-year term (or terms) if amenable to all parties. A stipend is provided.
Qualifications of the successful candidate include:
  • Earned academic/research doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DNSc, ScD, EdD)
  • Recognized as a leader in nursing education
  • Full professorship in a school or department of nursing that offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Membership in the NLN Academy of Nursing Education and/or American Academy of Nursing preferred
  • History of scholarly publishing on issues of relevance to nursing education
  • Significant experience as a journal peer reviewer and a clear understanding of the ethical guidelines for scholarly publishing
  • Residence/employment in North America
How to apply:
Please submit a letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for this position, and include your current CV. Send your materials via email as a Word attachment to Jaime Harker, Executive Editor, at jharker@slackinc.com, by September 15, 2016.
Jaime Harker, ELS
Executive Editor
Health Care Books and Journals
The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Journal of Nursing Education
jharker@slackinc.com
ph: 856.848.1000 x 250

Call for Associate Editor: JANAC

JANACApplications are Invited for the Position of JANAC Associate Editor

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.