GLIN==> Editor, Journal of Great Lakes Research

The International Association of Great Lakes Research seeks a dynamic, well-organized scientist with high editorial standards and strong leadership skills to serve as Editor of the Journal of Great Lakes Research. The Editor should be a respected scholar in the Great Lakes research community, independent and evenhanded.  Applicants are expected to be committed to continuous improvement of JGRL and to be proactive in attracting stimulating and innovative contributions in the traditional disciplines and emerging fields, and in increasing the geographical representation of published papers on large lakes of the world.  As Editor, you will report directly to the Board, have full authority to accept or reject submitted manuscripts, be responsible for the disposition, have full use of the Elsevier web-based editorial tracking and the review process for all submitted manuscripts, recruit qualified Associate Editors, and in conjunction with the Publications Committee solicit and oversee special topics issues. The Editor also serves as an ex-officio member of the Board.  The Editor will receive an honorarium and expenses for office support, technical editing and graphics support, and for travel to IAGLR Board meetings.

The Publications Committee is conducting the search and will evaluate candidates and conduct personal interviews with a small number of highly qualified individuals.  The IAGLR Board will make the final selection and appointment.  It is anticipated that the term of appointment will be for five years and will begin January, 2011.

To be considered as Editor of JGLR, send your curriculum vitae with a letter of interest via email to Gerald Matisoff at gerald.matisoff at case.edu<mailto:gerald.matisoff at case.edu> .  If you would like to nominate a highly qualified colleague, send a letter of recommendation to the same email address.  Please list Editor in the subject line of the email.  The search will remain open until the position is filled.



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