The Journal for the International Ombuds Association (JIOA) has an opening for an Associate Editor! Associate Editors work directly with authors throughout the revision process. JIOA believes in a highly constructive revision process. Associate Editors are directly responsible for providing editorial support to authors to achieve that goal. Specific responsibilities of Associate Editors include:

• Serve at the first point of contact for authors during the revision process
• Provide feedback to authors as necessary as they revise drafts of their manuscript
• Determine when a revised manuscript is ready for final approval from the Editor
• Make minor editorial decisions and request the opinion of the Editor for larger ones
• Solicit manuscripts from potential authors
• Assist with JIOA special projects
• Market the Journal via email and social media platforms
• Attend Editorial Board meetings

The ideal Associate Editor will have excellent communication skills; tact and discretion; familiarity with academic research, writing, and conventions; digital fluency; the ability to multitask and meet deadlines; a highly cooperative spirit; and respect for academic integrity. Three years of experience within the Ombuds field is preferred.

The JIOA Associate Editor is a volunteer member of the JIOA Editorial Board and, as such, is expected to help develop the vision and carry out the mission of the JIOA.

JIOA Associate Editors must maintain an International Ombuds Association membership during the duration of their tenure.

The time commitment for Associate Editor varies depending on the JIOA’s publication schedule, but 1-5 hours per week should be anticipated at minimum. There is also a 90-minute Board meeting every other month.

Interested? Email an expression of interest and resume/CV to [email protected].  Deadline for applications is August 31^st, 2023.