Journal and Position

The Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics (JACMP), a fully open access journal of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief with a three-year initial appointment starting January 1, 2026. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AAPM’s medical physics publications, ensuring the JACMP’s highest scientific integrity, quality, and global impact.

The Editor-in-Chief’s key roles are to provide strategic vision and leadership for the Journal and to oversee the editorial and peer-review process, maintaining the highest standards for scientific excellence and innovation. Responsibilities include leading the JACMP Editorial Board, representing the Journal on international platforms, collaborating with AAPM’s publisher and AAPM publishing staff for efficient journal production, and serving as a voting member of the AAPM’s Journal Oversight Committee. This appointment is fully remote with administrative support and publishing tools provided by the publisher and AAPM publishing staff. An honorarium will be provided by AAPM.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Leadership: Manage the manuscript submission and review process, ensuring timely and rigorous peer review. Select and work closely with Editorial Staff and the Editorial Board to uphold the Journal’s policies and editorial direction.
• Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a strategic plan to enhance the Journal’s reputation, increase its global impact, and adapt to the evolving landscape of clinical medical physics and the continuing digital transformation of scientific publishing.
• Collaboration: Work in partnership with the AAPM Board of Directors via the Journal Oversight Committee and AAPM publishing Staff to align the Journal’s goals with strategic organizational objectives. Participate in the selection of Editorial Board and lead efforts to foster an inclusive and innovative editorial environment.
• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day editorial operations, supported by the publisher and AAPM publishing Staff, including tracking manuscript progress, managing correspondence, and maintaining archival records. Engage with international forums to promote the Journal’s stature and outreach.

Qualifications

• A distinguished record in medical physics, demonstrated by clinical practice, research, publications, and leadership roles within the AAPM or peer professional associations.
• Proven experience in clinical scientific publishing, including previous editorial board service, with a clear understanding of the peer-review process.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, a working environment that would accommodate the Editor-in-Chief’s workload, and a collaborative approach to working with Editorial Board members, the Journal Oversight Committee, and AAPM publishing staff.
• A strong vision for the future of the JACMP and a forward-looking perspective on the role of scientific journals in an increasingly digital and Open Access world.
• Commitment to serve for a 3-year term with the opportunity to renew for a second 3-year term.

Application Process

This search is being conducted by the AAPM Journal Editor Search Task Group (TG428).

Interested candidates should send inquiries to EditorSearch@aapm.org. An application consisting of a letter of interest addressing the above five Qualifications and a current CV should be submitted by December 15, 2024, using the link below.

Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024

Application Upload: https://www.dropbox.com/request/TiohR94occkYreIgsnDi

 Search Timeline

• Application deadline: All application materials should be submitted by December 15, 2024.
• Shortlist: A shortlist of candidates will be identified by February 1, 2025.
• Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited to present their vision to the search committee (Task Group 428) in April 2025.
• Appointment: The new Editor-in-Chief will be approved and appointed by the AAPM Board in July 2025. A transition period is planned to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities, with onboarding beginning October 2025. Full editorial responsibilities will commence on 1/1/2026.

Please contact EditorSearch@aapm.org for further information.

About American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)

The mission of AAPM is advancing medicine through excellence in the science, education and professional practice of medical physics; a broad-based scientific and professional discipline which encompasses physical principles with applications in biology and medicine. With members in 87 countries, AAPM supports the Medical Physics community with a focus on advancing patient care through education, improving safety and efficacy of radiation oncology and medical imaging procedures through research, and the maintenance of professional standards. AAPM has a staff of 33 and an annual budget of 10.7M, and is located at 1631 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. AAPM publishes two scholarly journals Medical Physics, and the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics (JACMP), as well as an AAPM Report Series. AAPM sponsors three scientific meetings each year, a spring clinical meeting, a main summer annual meeting, and a fall scientific meeting (joint with the Radiological Society of North America). AAPM membership information and application forms are available online.

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