Job: Editor-in-chief JASIST

Editor-in-Chief
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
(JASIST)


Nature of Position: The Editor's foremost responsibility is to ensure the
high quality and quantity of papers published in JASIST. Working in
collaboration with the Editorial Board, the Editor's additional
responsibility is to set the vision and scope for the Journal in a manner
consistent with those of the Society. The Editor solicits high quality
papers that fit the scope of JASIST, and oversees the activities of the
Associate Editors, Guest Editors, and Editorial Board to ensure that
submitted papers are peer reviewed by appropriately qualified persons. The
Editor ensures prompt communication with authors to accept or reject
manuscripts or to request revisions in response to referees'
reports. The Editor, in consultation with the Society, appoints and renews
Editorial Board members for an agreed term ensuring that the Board's
composition is sufficiently international and broad in scope to maintain
JASIST's stature worldwide within its field. The Editor communicates at
least annually with the Editorial Board concerning the development of the
Journal, editorial strategy, submissions and promotion. The Editor assists
the Publisher in promoting JASIST by advising on publicity, and promoting
JASIST wherever possible through contacts and at conferences attended. The
Editor is responsible for the intellectual workflow (e.g., using the
electronic manuscript system, sequencing papers in issues, etc.) and
ensuring that the instructions to authors are followed (e.g., that papers
are original and have not been published elsewhere; that papers are not
defamatory or otherwise unlawful, and that appropriate illustrations and
tabular matter, permissions, and assignments of copyright are included).
The Editor receives some support for editorial assistance from the
Publisher.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

a) Education: Graduate degree.

b) Skills Required: The Editor must be a leader who has strong
motivational, interpersonal, and communication skills. He or she must be
highly motivated to publish a successful journal and must recognize the
broad scope of information science and technology. A global perspective,
flexibility, and diplomatic skills are required to encourage diverse and
creative contributions and to arbitrate controversial issues and points of
views. Knowledge of electronic communications and manuscript management
systems is essential. The Editor must be familiar with electronic
publishing trends, issues of originality and reuse, open access points of
view and publishing economics. In additional to oversight abilities, the
Editor must be willing and able to delegate responsibilities.

c) Term: The term for this position is five years. A limit of two terms is
imposed.

d) Relevant Experience: Substantial knowledge of JASIST and the field of
information science and technology and a strong record of scholarly
publication. Prior editorship experience and/or editorial board experience
with a comparable scholarly, technical, or scientific
(refereed) journal is highly preferred.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications will be considered beginning on March 1, 2008 and until the
position is filled. Send applications to:

JASIST Editor Search Committee
c/o Richard Hill
ASIS&T
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510
Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA

The application package should include but not be limited to, the
following:

* Applicant's vision of information science: the directions it should take;
its hot, warm, and cold areas; * Applicant's publishing & editorial
experience; * Reasons why the applicant is specially qualified as
Editor-in-Chief of this publication; * Applicant's view on current issues
and strategies with the
publication: backlog, special issues, etc.; * Applicant's ideas on ways to
improve the readability of the
publication: special initiatives, survey articles, etc.; * Applicant's
ideas on methods to shorten reviewing time and strengthen the review
process; * Experience with electronic manuscript management systems; *
Applicant's vision of JASIST as an international journal; * Applicant's
vision of JASIST Editorial Board structure and function; * Applicant's
understanding of ASIS&T, and conception of the relationship of the Journal
to ASIS&T members; * Other plans for improvement.

The applicant must also provide a detailed resume, listing all past and
present affiliations, editorial positions held, and activities in
professional societies and technical conferences. Further, the applicant
should provide a complete list of publications, honors and awards received,
and other information deemed relevant to the Editor-in-Chief position.