The Australasian College of Paramedicine (the College) is the peak professional body representing paramedics in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified individuals to join the Editorial Board in the role of Deputy Editor for Paramedicine, the international peer-reviewed journal.
About the journal
Paramedicine is a leading international peer-reviewed journal in the field of paramedicine and prehospital care. Published in partnership with Sage International, the journal is well recognised for its commitment to quality in paramedicine research publication and evidence dissemination.
Paramedicine is the official journal of the Australasian College of Paramedicine and the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada. It has broad international support through its associate journal partners: Emergency Care Society of South Africa, Australasian Council of Paramedicine Deans, Paramedics Association of Canada, McNalley Project for Paramedicine Research, and the Irish Paramedicine Education and Research Network.
Information about the current international editorial team is available on the Journal’s website.
About the Deputy Editor Role
The Deputy Editors work with the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) to deliver a high-quality, paramedic-led, international peer-reviewed journal. The Editorial Leadership Team consists of the EIC and four (4) Deputy Editors, who are in turn supported by a community of twenty-four (24) Associate Editors spanning ten (10) countries.
Deputy Editor Responsibilities
Selection criteria
Deputy editorial experience in medical or health journal publishing is desirable, but not essential.
An annual honorarium will be available to the successful applicant to support personal professional development that has alignment promotion and advocacy of the Journal.
The successful applicant(s) would be expected to assume their role in November 2024 and commit to an initial term of two (2) years. The Deputy Editors would be subject to annual performance review against agreed performance indicators.
The Journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the successful applicant(s) will be required to complete training provided by COPE.
Enquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor Paul Simpson at editor.paramedicine@paramedics.org
Expressions of interest should be made via email to Mr John Bruning, CEO of the Australasian College of Paramedicine, at ceo@paramedics.org by COB 20 October 2024.
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