Table of Contents
Front page:
President's Message
From the Editor
Society Events and Announcements:
Call for Editor in
Chief: Reliability Transactions
Summary of the QRS Conference
ICCE in Berlin
Members & Chapters
Boston Chapter Report
Dallas Chapter Report
Society News:
Society Chapter
Awards Presented
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Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief IEEE Transactions on Reliability
The IEEE Reliability Society is seeking an Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for its flagship scholarly publication, Transactions on Reliability (T-Rel).
Requirements
The new EIC must be a highly accomplished scholar with a research specialty within the scope of the Reliability Society and possess strong leadership skills. He/She must also be a member in good standing of the Reliability Society for at least 3 years.
Responsibilities of EIC
Reporting to the Vice President for Publications, the duties of the EIC include
- Recruiting, mentoring and managing the board of associate editors and guest editors
- Setting the editorial direction for the periodical
- Planning and finalizing each issue of the periodical for production
- Making final publication decisions for manuscripts
- Communicating with authors and answering journal-related questions
- Working with IEEE production staff
- Representing the publication to the Reliability Society at appropriate events
Duration of Commitment
As per the Reliability Society policy, the new EIC will be appointed to an initial 3-year term with the possibility of being appointed to serve a second (final) 3-year term.
Process for Applying
Interested candidates should submit an application packet consisting of the following materials:
- A current CV or résumé which should include past editorial experiences and service activities to the IEEE, the Reliability Society, and related or similar organizations
- A 250-350 word statement of the applicant’s vision for T-Rel
- Names of 3 references (one of which should note the individual’s abilities to serve as an editor)
- A letter of support from the individual’s supervisor (if applicable)
- Application packets should be sent to Dr. Phil Laplante, Chair of the T-Rel Editorial Search Committee
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications and requests for information should be sent to Phil Laplante at plaplante@psu.edu. |