[Commlist] Search for the new Editor in Chief for IEEE Annals of the History of Computing

The /IEEE Annals of the History of Computing/ has been a central part of 
the history of computing community since the 1970s.

The IEEE Computer Society is now searching for a new editor-in-chief for 
/Annals/, for a three-year term beginning 1 January 2023. (An EIC can 
apply later for a second term of two years.)

For more information about the Computer Society and /Annals/, and to 
learn about the application process, see 
https://www.computer.org/press-room/2021-news/ieee-cs-pubs-seek-2023-editors-in-chief 
<https://www.computer.org/press-room/2021-news/ieee-cs-pubs-seek-2023-editors-in-chief>. 
Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications is 1 March 2022.

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 IEEE Computer Society Publications Seek Applications for 2023 Editors 
in Chief

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., 6 October 2021 – The IEEE Computer Society (IEEE 
CS), known for producing trusted content in computer science and 
engineering, seeks applicants for the position of editor in chief (EIC) 
for several of its leading publications. EIC terms begin 1 January 2023 
and are for three years, renewable for two years, unless noted otherwise 
below.

The application deadline is 1 March 2022.

For information on the search process and to submit application 
materials for the following titles, please email the respective staff 
contact listed below:

Magazines

IEEE Annals of the History of Computing: Carrie Clark, (c.clark /at/ computer.org)

IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications: Kim Sperka, (ksperka /at/ computer.org)

IEEE MultiMedia: Kim Sperka, (ksperka /at/ computer.org)

IEEE Pervasive Computing: Carrie Clark, (c.clark /at/ computer.org)

IT Professional: Kim Sperka, (ksperka /at/ computer.org)



Journals

IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing: Cathy Martin, 
(cathy.martin /at/ computer.org) (EIC term is two years, renewable for two years)

IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing: Kim Sperka, 
(ksperka /at/ computer.org)

IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing: Cathy Martin, 
(cathy.martin /at/ computer.org) (EIC term is three years, nonrenewable)

IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems: Carrie Clark, 
(c.clark /at/ computer.org)

IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering: Carrie Clark, 
(c.clark /at/ computer.org)

IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics: Kim Sperka, 
(ksperka /at/ computer.org)

Candidates for any IEEE CS EIC position should possess a good 
understanding of industry, academic, and government aspects of the 
publication’s field. In addition, candidates must demonstrate the 
managerial skills necessary to process manuscripts through the editorial 
cycle in a timely fashion. An EIC must be able to attract a diverse 
group of talented and respected experts to his or her editorial board. 
Major responsibilities include:

    actively soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors 
and, with support from publication staff, helping these authors get 
their manuscripts published;
    identifying and appointing a diverse pool of qualified and engaged 
editorial board members, with the concurrence of the IEEE CS 
Publications Board or the cosponsored publication’s Steering Committee;
    selecting competent manuscript reviewers, with the help of 
editorial board members, and managing timely reviews of manuscripts;
    directing editorial board members to seek special-issue proposals 
and manuscripts in specific areas;
    providing a clear, broad focus through promotion of personal vision 
and guidance where appropriate; and
    resolving conflicts or problems as necessary.

The IEEE CS is firmly committed to diverse and inclusive teams, boards, 
and committees across all of our sponsored activities, and we are 
seeking leaders who will champion these values. We seek editor in chief 
applicants who are IEEE members; who possess recognized expertise in the 
computer science and engineering community; who embrace and encourage 
equity, diversity, and inclusion in their communities; and who have 
clear employer support.

For application submissions, prospective candidates are asked to provide 
a PDF file containing:

    A letter of institutional/employer support for this editorship, 
should the position be offered.
    A plan or vision statement that details the prospective course of 
action that the applicant projects to take with respect to the 
publication. This plan shall include:
        the applicant’s perspective of the publication, including 
challenges and opportunities,
        the tasks of the EIC to meet the challenges and to exploit the 
opportunities,
        the objective milestones associated with the intermediate and 
final accomplishment of these tasks,
        the projected schedules for the accomplishment of these milestones,
        the projected organization that will accomplish these tasks, and
        the funding requirements to accomplish these tasks, if any.
    A complete curriculum vitae, including publications and editorial 
experience.

Reappointments

Other IEEE CS publications have EICs who are currently standing for 
reappointment to a second term. The IEEE CS Publications Board invites 
comments upon the tenures of the individual editors. Please send 
comments to the staff contacts listed below.

EICs standing for reappointment to terms in 2023-2024 are:

    Jeffrey Voas, Computer: Christine Anthony, (canthony /at/ computer.org)
    Song Guo, IEEE Open Journal of the Computer Society: Christine 
Anthony, (canthony /at/ computer.org)
    Jie Tang, IEEE Transactions on Big Data: Cathy Martin, 
(cathy.martin /at/ computer.org)
    Yuanyuan Yang, IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing: Cathy Martin, 
(cathy.martin /at/ computer.org)
    Minyi Guo, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing: Cathy 
Martin, (cathy.martin /at/ computer.org)

About the IEEE Computer Society

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s home for computer science, 
engineering, and technology. A global leader in providing access to 
computer science research, analysis, and information, the IEEE Computer 
Society offers a comprehensive array of unmatched products, services, 
and opportunities for individuals at all stages of their professional 
careers. Known as the premier organization that empowers the people who 
drive technology, the IEEE Computer Society offers international 
conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a unique digital library, and 
training programs.

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