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External News: Announcement of Vacancy Editor-in-Chief of The Clinical Teacher

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Sharing opportunities with our BMERG network – editorial opportunity from ASME, read original advert at https://asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1743498x/eic-applications

  • Are you passionate about providing easy access to the latest research, practice and thinking in clinical education across the health professions?
  • Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a well-established global journal on its next stage of development?

ASME – The Association for the Study of Medical Education, invites applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief for their bi-monthly, peer-reviewed journal, The Clinical Teacher.

The Editor will commence in post in November 2023, and will have support from the current Editor during the transition phase.

The Clinical Teacher and Medical Education are the official journals of ASME. The Clinical Teacher is a key resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners dedicated to advancing the latest research, practice and thinking in interdisciplinary healthcare education. There are sections on specific teaching approaches, reports and evaluation of innovative learning activities, brief overviews of the latest research, reports of innovative thinking and advances in clinical teaching from around the world, and expert commentary and discussion on challenging and controversial issues in clinical education.

The Editor-in-Chief will oversee the selection of all editorial content for publication in the journal and work closely with a team of associate editors, supported by an international and interprofessional Editorial Advisory Board, along with the ASME Director of Publications and Associate Editorial Director (Wiley) to maximize the journal’s brand, visibility, scientific standing and quality. The Editorial Office is managed by an Editorial Assistant provided by the Publisher.

The Clinical Teacher is looking for an outstanding individual with an internationally-recognized track record of scientific publications along with senior editorial experience and a strong understanding of the business of publishing a journal. Above all, the successful candidate must be passionate about clinical education and demonstrate a clear vision for its future growth and development.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

  • Broad knowledge of the international discipline of health professions education
  • The ability to support authors with their publishing objectives
  • Sound judgment and willingness to make strong editorial decisions
  • Ability to address sensitive matters diplomatically and considerately
  • Awareness of trends within knowledge dissemination and openness to new ideas
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A fixed annual honorarium is provided for this part-time position, in addition to a travel budget.

Application procedure
Applications should include:

  • a curriculum vitae
  • a cover letter outlining the reason for their interest in the role, editorial experience and suitability
  • A vision statement- outlining the strategic vision for the future of The Clinical Teacher under their leadership

Please send your application to: Jenny Ogg, ASME Operations Manager jenny@asme.org.uk. All enquiries will be treated in confidence. Applications to arrive no later than 13th October 2023.

Applications will be shortlisted after the closing date, with interviews to be held on 1st, 6th, 7th or 8th November via Teams.

More information on the role can be found here. Informal enquiries to be sent to Kim Walker Director of Publications (director-publications@asme.org.uk)

External News: Medical Education Online recruiting Associate Editors

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Deadline 01 September 2023

Medical Education Online are looking for new Associate Editors with an academic background in medical education to join the editorial team of Medical Education Online.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the review process for submissions assigned to them as well as the opportunity to contribute to overall editorial policy through regular board meetings. They will join the journal’s existing team of Associate Editors comprising a wide variety of disciplines and perspectives.

Becoming the Associate Editor of a journal is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, where you will build your own networks and promote the research that you are passionate about. It is also a wonderful opportunity for those looking to gain further expertise in academic publishing.

Key Skills and Attributes

  • Someone who is active in the medical education community
  • With the confidence to engage with authors, reviewers, and researchers
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure that submissions are handled in a timely manner
  • The ability to foster positive working relationships with the other Associate Editors and Editors-in-Chief.

Application Instructions

If you would like to apply for the position of Associate Editor please submit your CV and a covering letter via the link below.

Your covering letter should be no longer than two pages and should address:

  • Your interests and expertise within medical education
  • Your understanding of the publishing process and your contribution
  • How you would work in partnership with the Editors-in-Chief and editorial board
  • How you would work with authors and reviewers.

The closing date for applications is September 1st, 2023.

Any questions, please contact Stamatina Papageorgiou, Portfolio Manager for Medicine & Health Journals, at stamatina.papageorgiou@tandf.co.uk.

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