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The Master of Professional Studies in Publishing Program seeks nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing.

The Journal of Ethics in Publishing is a new, open-access journal that welcomes articles, case studies, and conference presentations from scholars, students, and publishing professionals on topics including, but not limited to, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, peer review, open access, sustainability, publishing metrics, equity, and other aspects and issues of ethics in publishing. This online journal will be managed by students in the GW Publishing program. We envision publication of the journal commencing in Fall 2020. Please see the inaugural call for papers.

Responsibilities

The EIC will be responsible for setting the vision for the Journal of Ethics in Publishing, developing peer review strategy and working with peer reviewers, soliciting and overseeing submissions, maintaining high editorial quality, and collaborating with faculty and students of the Master of Professional Studies in Publishing at the George Washington University. Key aspects of this position include:

Set the editorial vision of the Journal of Ethics in Publishing.
Under the direction of MPS in Publishing Director and in collaboration with GW Publishing students, the EIC will develop an online presence for the Journal on GW Publishing’s Manifold instance.
Guide the formation of the inaugural Journal of Ethics in Publishing Editorial Board; oversee editorial board meetings, and work with board to set editorial direction and policies.
Develop pool of peer reviewers and manage overall peer-review process.
Oversee copyediting and proofreading processes of the Journal with GW Publishing students.
Publish authoritative, impactful and high quality articles within the journal’s scope.
Maintaining full and transparent communications and a positive working relationship with the GW Publishing Director, Advisory Board, faculty, students, and alumni.
Serve as an ambassador and advocate for the Journal.

Qualifications

Accomplishment and expertise in scholarly publishing, and a keen interest in expanding professional capacity in the field
Editorial, research, or other publishing experience
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Strong communication skills
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Time to dedicate to a demanding role (up to 4 hours/wk)
Master’s Degree in Publishing or a related field

Compensation

GW Publishing provides for a competitive stipend for the Editor-in-Chief, which has the possibility of a part-time faculty role in the Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University.

Nomination process

Nominations and self-nominations will be accepted through April 30th via this nomination form. Nominees will be invited to provide a statement of interest and CV by May 20. The Master of Professional Studies in Publishing Director, working with a search committee made up of GW Publishing faculty, will review candidates and select the EIC. The new EIC will start on July 1st.

The George Washington University Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program is soliciting papers for the Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GWJEP), a new, open access journal. The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing welcomes articles, case studies, and conference presentations from scholars, students, and publishing professionals on topics including, but not limited to, diversity and inclusion, accessibility, peer review, open access, sustainability, publishing metrics, equity, and other aspects and issues of ethics in publishing. This online journal will be managed by students in the GW Publishing program. We envision publication of GWJEP commencing in Fall 2020.

We are soliciting papers from publishing and library professionals, scholars, faculty, and publishing students, on topic areas such as:

Ways to ensure publishing is inclusive: in all its dimensions
Making sure diverse voices are part of the conversation about inclusion, equity, and accessibility
Work to ensure peer review, authorship, editing, publications metrics, etc., are equitable and free of bias
Can equitable, inclusive, and accessible publishing become a reality instead of a goal?
Institutional efforts to increase diversity, for example, within the Association of University Press (AUPresses), Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), and other publishing institutions.
Financial equity and sustainability, including institutional support, and access to research and publications, as ethical issues.
Accessibility as an ethical issue
How publishers can ensure publications are more accessible

Please share the Call for Papers, which is ongoing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15fgxqJqkAIH3KZI6PVyU5k2v868aybpxYfCTZLqhGYs/edit

Alumni of and current students in the GW Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program are invited to present on their Ethics in Publishing Capstone projects, including both “Making the World Better” projects and Case Studies.

Scholarly articles, case studies, and “Making the World Better” projects will generally be subject to peer review, unless invited. Peer review will generally comprise “Anonymous Reviewer/Anonymous Author” peer review (wherein neither the author nor the reviewer know each other’s identity), but the journal may also experiment, with authors’ permission, in open peer review and alternative forms of peer review. Papers from underrepresented voices are especially encouraged.

GWJEP is being launched in conjunction with the GW Ethics in Publishing Conference (postponed to Fall 2020). Conference presentations as well as papers based on previously-presented material are also encouraged.

The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing will accept four main categories of articles:

Scholarly articles and case studies presenting research about ethical issues in publishing
“Making the World Better” articles and projects that explore ways of contributing to communities, including local, regional, or global publishing communities or other communities on aspects of publishing, literacy, and so on.
Reviews of books, websites, digital projects, and other web resources with a focus or considerable aspect of ethics in publishing.
Conference presentations

Each submission should include:

The e-mail address of the primary author as well as names and e-mail addresses of other contributing authors.
A narrative biography of each author, of no more than 125 words.
A short abstract of your article of no more than 300 words.
The URL of the author’s personal home page, project or university department.
Article or presentation (as an attachment). Articles of 6,000 – 7,000 words are recommended, but shorter articles will also be considered.

GWJEP uses The Chicago Manual of Style for footnotes and references. All links to reference sources, examples, etc., should be checked twice. Hyperlinks to articles or other references should also include date of last reference (i.e. Accessed December 21, 2019).

Innovative forms of scholarship, such as video or audio recordings, podcasts, or narratives, are also encouraged.

The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing also requires that all published articles meet basic digital accessibility standards for visual resources. Papers accepted for publication that include images, charts, videos, or other visual assets must include alt-text (or long descriptions) for each visual asset, as well as appropriate captions. For more information on the basic principles of describing visual resources for accessibility in arts and humanities publications, please visit Describing Visual Resources.org.

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Call for Nominations: Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Ethics in Publishing

Call for Papers – GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing