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Call for Applicants: IEEE Software Editor-in-Chief for 2011-2012 The IEEE Computer Society seeks applicants for the position of IEEE Software editor-in-chief, serving a two-year term starting January 1st, 2011. See http://www.computer.org/portal/web/software/home Qualifications and Requirements: Candidates should possess a good understanding of the industry, academic, and government aspects of the software engineering field. They should also be able to demonstrate the managerial skills necessary to process manuscripts through the editorial cycle in a timely fashion. Major responsibilities include: · actively soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors and, with support from the publication staff, helping these authors get their manuscripts published; · identifying and appointing respected experts as editorial board members, with the concurrence of the IEEE Computer Society Publications Board; · selecting competent manuscript reviewers, with the editorial board's help, and managing the timely review of manuscripts; · directing editorial and advisory board members to seek special-issue proposals and manuscripts in specific areas; · providing a clear, broad focus through promotion of a personal vision and guidance where appropriate; and · resolving conflicts or problems as necessary. Applicants must possess recognized expertise in the computer science and engineering community and have clear employer support. To Apply: Please send PDFs of your complete curriculum vitae, a brief plan for the publication's future, and a letter of support from your institution or employer by March 1st, 2010 to Jenny Stout, manager of editorial services, jstout@computer.org. Feel free to contact her for more information on the search process. A small search committee should select a suitable candidate and recommend appointment to the IEEE CS publication board by mid-March. It is comprised of: Hakan Erdogmus, Robert Glass, John Grundy, Philippe Kruchten (chair), Gail Murphy, Frances Paulish, Linda Rising, Wolfgang Strigel, Dale Strok, Steve Tockey, Hans van Vliet and Rebecca Wirfs-Brock. Best regards, and happy new year, Philippe Kruchten, Chair of the Search Committee University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, Canada kruchten@ieee.org