Overview
Our portfolio of books contributes to the IMarEST's strategic aims of providing technical leadership to support growth through innovation and relevance.
The Books Committee ensures the continued quality of our books by coordinating book reviewers, authors and the IMarEST's publishing partner and works to maintain and improve the scope, policy and review process.
What you'll be doing
- Find and attract reviewers to determine policy and process to execute the review process of books
- Establish the strategy and development plan for the IMarEST book range, covering editorial direction, scope, focus and content and including annual objectives
- Provide subsequent advice for editorial decisions on whether to reject, provide recommendations to authors or progress publication
- Adhere to the IMarEST aims for quality, scope and Code of Publishing Ethics by actively engaging with the reviewers
- Collaborate with the IMarEST, the Publications Supervisory Committee (PSB), and Witherbys to maintain the IMarEST books’ reputation, academic success, and prosperity via regular meetings
In addition to the above, the Books Committee Chair is required to take a leadership role of the committee.
About you
You will have:
- Leadership skills in your field with extensive experience in contributing to conferences and journals, and leading research teams
- An extensive academic background in marine engineering, science or technology
- Strong organisational skills to ensure that submissions are handled in a timely manner
Benefits
There are many benefits to volunteering on the Books Committee, including:
- Building your professional network and supporting research and work you’re passionate about
- Sharing and building technical knowledge and experience through collaborating with authors and other committee members
- Contributing to your own continuing professional development