International Wood Products Journal
The Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining
- Contract type
- Voluntary role
- Location
- -
- Closing date
- 24 May 2024
- Salary
- Monetary stipend
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
International Wood Products Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal owned by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
The journal is published by Sage Publications four times a year.
International Wood Products Journal publishes peer reviewed contributions on all aspects of wood science, engineering and technology, its processing and applications.
The submission of original research papers, reviews and case studies is welcomed on any topic within this scope. International Wood Products Journal aims to advance and encourage the scientific, technical, practical and general knowledge of timber and wood based products. IWPJ is indexed in the Clarivate Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).
Editorial responsibilities
• Determining the overall vision and direction of the journal in consultation with the members of the editorial board, IOM3, and Sage.
• Communicating with and reviewing, from time to time, the membership of the editorial board.
• Determining the content of each issue, including commissioning of key papers and special (guest edited) issues.
• Managing the flow of manuscripts, including reading submitted papers, managing the peer review process, making decisions about rejection, revision and acceptance, and corresponding with authors.
• Ensuring that publication processes, legal requirements (e.g. copyright), and deadlines are met.
• Working with the guest editors ofspecial issues.
• Promoting the journal internationally, through high quality special issues and key papers, and through attending conferences.
• Keeping abreast of developments in the field and in academic publishing.
Essential Requirements
• A high degree in Education or related disciplines with an interest in wood science.
• At least 5 years of experience in their field (as a professional or as an academic).
• International professional and/or academic links to scholars and practitioners.
• Experience of writing to a publishable standard in peer-reviewed outlets with a good publication record.
• A commitment to multicultural scholarship.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities.
• Good organisational abilities.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
Advantageous Requirements
• Experience in editing and reviewing
• Experience of using ScholarOne Manuscripts, either as author or editor.
The IOM3 and Sage are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from under-represented groups. Please submit expressions of interest by 24th May 2024. Those interested in making an application should send a brief CV supported by a cover letter that outlines their experience and ability to perform the role. Expressions should specifically address the applicants’ aims and vision for the Journal over the term of editorship.
IOM3 and Sage are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please submit expressions of interest by 29 February 2024. Those interested in making an application should send a brief CV supported by a cover letter that outlines their experience and ability to perform the role. Expressions should specifically address the applicants’ aims and vision for the Journal over the term of editorship.
All enquiries and expressions of interest should be directed via email in the first instance to both:
Tia Byer, Journal Relationship Manager, IOM3 - [email protected]
Kate Hall, Senior Publishing Editor, Sage - [email protected]