[visionlist] ARVO Seeks Nominations for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vision

[Journal of Vision]

ARVO Seeks Nominations for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vision

Do you wish to serve the vision community? Submit your letter of interest and CV or a submit colleague's name for consideration by the Editor-in-Chief Nominating Committee for Journal of Vision (JOV)!

The ARVO Nominating Committee for JOV Editor-in-Chief has been appointed by the ARVO Board of Trustees and is now identifying potential candidates to stand for election. The Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates to the ARVO Board of Trustees in Fall 2005 with a general election being held in Spring 2006. The Editor-in-Chief will begin a transition in June 2007, with the official term of office January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012.

This position is responsible for all decisions regarding acceptance and rejection of articles for publication in the journal and for the appointment of the Editorial Board. At present, JOV receives >150 new submissions. All support for the Editor is provided by staff at ARVO Headquarters in Rockville, MD.

Submit your letter of interest and CV by July 15 to kcolson at arvo.org or send hard copy to: JOV EIC Nominating Committee, Suite 250, 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852-1606. In your letter of interest please reference the JOV EIC position and address your qualifications in relation to the criteria for this position:

Broad experience in basic vision science
Highly respected by vision community
Fair, broadminded, organized, and diplomatic
Previous editorial experience on a peer-review journal Editorial Board, if not Editor-in-Chief
Good verbal and written communication skills
Forward thinking and interest in keeping current with new directions in the field
Time available to serve: about 20-30 hours/week
Awareness of or interest in issues of scientific publishing (such as Open Access, financial requirements, ethical standards, etc.)

Non-US applicants and nominations encouraged; ~42% of ARVO members are outside the US
Member of ARVO
Awareness of and interest in technical issues related to online publishing (features, standards, and policies)
Committed to advocacy of the journal and to identifying sponsors


Karen Schools Colson
ARVO
Director of Publishing & Communications
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 250
Rockville, MD 20852-1606
phone: +1.240.221.2925
fax: +1.240.221.0355
email: kcolson at arvo.org

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