Application Submission Deadline: Monday September 25, 2017
The official AUGS journal, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, has made a commitment to regular opportunities for participation in the journal’s editorial activities. Effective January 1, 2018, several positions will become open. Individuals who are currently serving in these roles may re-apply.
Associate Editors: – up to 2 positions available (one initial 2 year term and one 4 year term, both renewable as 4 year terms)
Following orientation and training, the Associate Editors responsibilities include:
- Key ambassador for the journal
- Solicitation of quality FMPRS manuscripts
- General assistance to the Editor in Chief
- Optimize journal standards
- Improvements to author experience
- Incorporation of stand-alone video submissions
- Improved use of social media
- Monthly Editorial Board phone calls
- Annual Editorial Board meeting (in person at AUGS)
- Oversight of manuscript reviews
- Engage appropriate reviewers
- Assess reviews
Assistant Editors: up to 3 positions available (two initial 1 year term and one 2 year term, both renewable as 2 year terms)
Following orientation and training, the Assistant Editors responsibilities include:
- Key ambassador for the journal
- Quarterly Editorial Board phone calls
- General assistance to the Editor in Chief
- Optimize journal standards
- Improve author experience
- Solicitation of quality FMPRS manuscripts
- Annual Editorial Board meeting (in person at AUGS)
- Frequent (monthly) manuscript reviews as experienced reviewers
Submission Process
Interested individuals should submit the following to editor@fpmrs.net:
- Cover letter stating the role the applicant is seeking. The cover letter should describe the applicant’s professional goals related to the role and prior editorial experience, if any;
- Other commitments to editorial boards or journals;
- Updated curriculum vitae; and
- Commentary and critique of current FPMRS journal practices, including assessment of web site and print version. (Approximately one page maximum.)
Decision and Notification: The individuals selected will be notified of their new roles no later than the week of October 16, 2017. Other applicants will be notified immediately thereafter.