IEEE Computer Society Seeks EIC for IEEE MultiMedia Magazine

WASHINGTON - April 15, 2013 - PRLog -- LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 12 April 2013 – The IEEE Computer Society (http://www.computer.org/portal/web/guest/home) seeks applicants for the position of editor in chief of IEEE MultiMedia (http://www.computer.org/portal/web/computingnow/multimedia), serving a two-year term starting 1 January 2014.

Prospective candidates are asked to provide (as PDF files), by 1 September 2013, a complete curriculum vitae, a brief plan for the publication's future, and a letter of support from their institution or employer.

For more information on the search process and to submit application materials for IEEE MultiMedia please contact Robin Baldwin at rbaldwin@computer.org.

Candidates for Computer Society editor in chief positions should possess a good understanding of industry, academic, and government aspects of the specific publication's field. In addition, candidates must demonstrate the managerial skills necessary to process manuscripts through the editorial cycle in a timely fashion. An editor in chief must be able to attract respected experts to his or her editorial board.

Major responsibilities include

* actively soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors and, with support from publication staff, helping these authors get their manuscripts published;

* identifying and appointing editorial board members, with the concurrence of the Publications Board;

* selecting competent manuscript reviewers, with the help of editorial board members, and managing timely reviews of manuscripts;

* directing editorial board members to seek special-issue proposals and manuscripts in specific areas;

* providing a clear, broad focus through promotion of personal vision and guidance where appropriate; and

* resolving conflicts or problems as necessary.

Applicants should possess recognized expertise in the computer science and engineering community, and must have clear employer support.

Applicants will be notified of the search results approximately four months following the 1 September application deadline.

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