The Editor-in-Chief of Urogynecology has made a commitment to provide regular opportunities for participation in the journal’s editorial activities. Effective January 1, 2027, a new position will be filled for the Assistant Editor role.
Submission Process: Interested individuals should submit the following:
- Letter of Interest describing:
- applicant’s professional goals related to the role and qualifications for the position
- other commitments to editorial boards or journals
- any relevant financial and intellectual conflicts of interests
- Updated curriculum vitae
Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026
Open Position
Assistant Editor: 1 New position available (3-year term, renewable)
Responsibilities include:
- Act as a key ambassador for the journal
- Solicit quality manuscripts
- Develop Editorials/Commentaries with Associate Editors, as needed
- Participate on bimonthly Editor calls (1-hour, approximately every 8 weeks, 3rd Friday of the month starting in January 2027)
- Complete high-quality, manuscript reviews monthly as experienced reviewer (average 2-3 reviews a month)
- Contribute and engage with Urogynecology’s Social Media initiatives
- Provide general assistance to the Editor-in-Chief
- Optimize reviewer experience
- Improve author experience
- Assist with mentoring Peer Reviewer Academy participants
- Contribute to development of “At the Scrub Sink” articles or other such editorial work (eg, “URPS Visuals,” “On My Mind”) as assigned
- Participate in the annual virtual Urogynecology Editorial Board meeting
- Maintain active AUGS membership
Please log in to the AUGS Member Portal to complete the volunteer form.
Contact [email protected] if you need assistance.
