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The Publications Committee of the World Aquaculture
Society (WAS) is seeking applications for the position of
Executive Editor, Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. The
WAS has recently launched a re-invigoration plan for the
Journal of the World Aquaculture Society to aggressively seek
top-quality manuscripts, increase its impact factor and
rebrand it whilst continuing to provide relevant science to
the growing aquaculture community worldwide. Both the
WAS and Wiley-Science, the publisher of the Journal, have
committed to increased financial support as part of the re-
invigoration plan.
The WAS is seeking an individual with noteworthy
experience in technical writing, editing, associated
production of journals, and with the networking skills
and contacts to recruit top-quality manuscripts from
the foremost aquaculture scientists around the world.
The Executive Editor will be responsible for all activities
associated with publication of the Journal of the World
Aquaculture Society and will be expected to provide leadership
to the re-invigoration plan for the Journal, with the support
and assistance of the Publications Committee.
The Journal Executive Editor shall receive a base annual
stipend commensurate with experience with the expectation
of production of six journal issues per year. The amounts of
the base stipend will be periodically reviewed by the Board
of Directors and adjusted as appropriate. The description
of responsibilities associated with this position follows:
• Implement the re-invigoration plan under the guidance
of the Publications Committee.
• Recruit authors for top quality manuscripts for
submission to the journal.
• Assist in recruitment of and oversee overall management
of special issues of JWAS.
• Recruit authors for directed review papers.
• Publish six (6) issues in the yearly volume.
• Communicate with corresponding authors, Associate
Editors (AEs), and reviewers to coordinate peer-review
of manuscripts.
• Recruit AEs to serve on the Editorial Board (EB) and
manage EB activities.
• Make final editorial decision on acceptability of
manuscripts.
• Ensure each issue is published on time.
• Communicate with the copy and layout editors.
• Work with Wiley to edit manuscripts and final copy to
ensure proper format, grammar, and style.
• Communicate and manage annual Wiley Blackwell
publisher JWAS budgets.
• Monitor journal performance metrics.
• Prepare an annual journal budget for WAS including
all income and expenses
associated with the production of the Journal.
• Prepare semi-annual reports for the WAS board on
Journal publications.
• Attend annual and to the degree possible, regional WAS
meetings to represent the Journal and recruit authors.
Skills and experience required for the position include:
• Excellent publications record in scientific journals.
• Reputation for his/her scientific acumen, insights,
and judgment.
• Previous editorial experience, including service on
editorial boards.
• Demonstrated broad-based knowledge of global
aquaculture and the various disciplines that support it.
SEEKING APPL ICAT IONS:
Executive Editor, Journal of the World Aquaculture Society
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses the skills and experiences listed above,
a copy of his/her vitae that documents relevant skills and experience, and at least three letters of recommendation.
Applications should be submitted electronically to:
DR. CAROLE ENGLE
Chair, WAS Publications Committee
Email:
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