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Editorial Board members needed

AGU is looking for dynamic, well-organized scientists with high editorial standars and strong leadership skills to serve a 4-year term on the editorial board for the Books Program.

AGU is searching for one Editor in Chief and four to five Editors. The terms will begin 1 January 2020.

Deadline for applications extended to 15 December 2019.

Join the Books Editorial Board

To apply or nominate a colleague, please send us your C.V. with a letter of interest or a letter of recommendation.

Scope of the role

Leadership

Be a representative for AGU Books in the scientific community.

Strategic advice

Ensure that AGU keeps a broad and balanced range of titles that reflect the diverse scientific fields.
Advise on target areas for new acquisitions.
Lead discussion about opportunities for new types of books in response to changing trends in publishing, education, and science.

Editorial oversight

Review new book proposals; alongside AGU staff assess their quality and suitability for AGU portfolio.
Ensure that AGU contracts for the best books and authors; where authors are also considering alternative publishers persuade them to choose AGU.
Intervene in cases that have unusual conditions and help guide decision-making.
Act as (or identify an appropriate) Content Editor for single-authored research monographs and textbooks.
Monitor the peer review process for quality, impartiality, etc.
Alongside AGU staff , conduct quality control of pre-production manuscripts, page proofs, and cover designs.

Overview

We publish monographs, edited volumes, and reference works for the scientific community that present cutting-edge research, techniques, methodologies, and applications. We also publish textbooks aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, career guidance books, and other volumes of relevance to the Earth and space science community.

Latest books

Discover our most recently published books or visit Wiley Online Library for our full collection.

Book series

Geophysical Monograph Series – This series publishes monographic works and compilations of papers on a single topic, spanning all scientific areas in the Earth and space sciences, and frequently focusing on multidisciplinary issues.
Special Publications – This series has a special focus on works for science policy designers, industry professionals, students, or the educated public. It also includes volumes relevant across the geosciences on topics such as careers, workforce issues and education.
Earth Science Series – This series features books on all topics within Earth and environmental sciences, including climate, oceanography, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, sedimentology, geomorphology, GIS and remote sensing, and more.
Archive Series – Check out our archived series from over the years, including reference books, research compilations, field guides, teaching resources, and series focused on particular disciplines.