RFA for JVS-CIT Associate Editor Position

Summary

The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques (JVS-CIT) requests applications for the Associate Editor/Social Media Editor position. Prior service on the Editorial Board of the JVS-CIT or other JVS publications is preferable but not required. The individual must be an Active or Senior Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). The criteria for selection for this position also include evidence of scholarly activity through peer-reviewing and publishing. Additionally, applicants for this role should demonstrate interest in Social Media and its application in academic publishing.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, Editors will act on approximately 200 submissions a year, which includes assigning reviewers, evaluating the reviews, communicating with authors, evaluating authors' responses, and making recommendations to the editor-in-chief on final manuscript publication. Applicants must also be able to attend regular virtual editorial meetings with journal staff and editors. Additional Social Media duties include:

handling the JVS-CIT social media accounts,
regular collaboration with the other JVS social media editors and SVS/Elsevier marketing teams, and
developing new promotional campaigns for the journal.

The JVS-CIT values and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for all editorial board opportunities. We encourage enthusiastic, eligible applicants, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity or race, to apply. An annual financial stipend is provided for these positions. The term of the appointment is three years and will commence on July 1st, 2025.

Conflict of Interest

Per the SVS Policy on Conflict, JVS editors may have no direct financial relationships with Industry during their terms of service.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a brief statement of interest, including your previous relevant experience and qualifications (350 words) via the SVS application site and submit your CV by email to jvascsurg@vascularsociety.org.