Society of Teachers of Family Medicine is Seeking Editorial Assistant Services

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is seeking assistance with organizational editorial duties in meeting demands of publishing our two peer-reviewed journals, Family Medicine, and PRiMER.

The contracted editorial assistant will be responsible for administering the manuscript submission system that handles incoming article submissions for both journals, as well as some copy editing and layout duties. This includes checking in new submissions according to established procedures, and resolving technical questions from authors, reviewers, and editors about submissions.

The editorial assistant will report to the publications manager and director of publications, and work with the editorial teams of both journals to support the manuscript submission process. The Society’s headquarters is located in Leawood, Kansas and offers an outstanding work environment. The organization has a rich tradition of excellence and innovation in the field of academic family medicine.

Requested start date: January 2023 (or sooner if possible)

Anticipated contract length: A minimum of 4 months with the possibility of contract extension. There is a heightened need for help over the next 4 months as the existing publications team focuses on a number of key projects.

Anticipated hours per week: Approximately 10-15 hours per week. The organization’s normal business hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm CST. Work can be done outside of these hours but there would be an expectation of intermittent staff contact during normal business hours.

Work location: Remote

Scope of Work

The main responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

· Administer the online manuscript submission system to check in new manuscripts, ensuring they meet established guidelines prior to peer review

· Answer author, editor, and reviewer email inquiries regarding the manuscript submission system

· Gather data/run reports for the annual editor’s report and publisher’s reports

· Perform other duties at the request of staff

Ideal Skills and Requirements:

· A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field

· Attentive to detail and highly organized

· Ability to follow written procedures

· Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and to be productive when working remotely

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· High level of proficiency in English grammar, and familiarity with AMA Manual of Style.

· Proficiency in technology, particularly with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

· Experience in using Clarivate ScholarOne

· Positive attitude toward work tasks

Interested? Please submit a resume and salary expectations through Indeed.

About STFM:

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), a 501(c)(6) professional association, is dedicated to advancing family medicine to improve health through a community of teachers and scholars. We provide resources, training, and advocacy to help health professionals at medical schools and residency programs educate future family physicians. We are an equal opportunity employer; diversity is a core value of our organization.

Looking for more information on our organization? Visit: stfm.org

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Self-determined schedule

Work Location: Remote

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