Date/Time
12/1/2025
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM Eastern
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM Eastern
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Philosophy of Medicine - call for applications for a new Editor-in-Chief
The governing board of the journal Philosophy of Medicine invites applications for a new editor-in-chief.
Your application should include a CV as well as a letter summarizing your fit for the role, addressing the items listed in the position description below and describing your vision for the journal. We are also happy to consider applications from teams of editors.
The governing board will begin reviewing applications on December 1, but if you are interested in the position and require additional time to submit an application, please let us know.
Philosophy of Medicine is a diamond open access journal established in 2021 to serve the field of philosophy of medicine, broadly construed. The mission of Philosophy of Medicine is to serve as the flagship journal for the field by advancing research in philosophy of medicine, by engaging widely with medicine, health sciences and the public, and by providing open-access content for all without charging authors publication fees. It is hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Library and receives financial support from the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh and the Faculty of Humanities at Durham University. The journal publishes both long and short forms of original research; perspectives; book reviews; and the “Examination Room”, where philosophical topics are brought to a healthcare audience. The journal had 11,308 article downloads in 2024 and has published 13 items in 2025 so far.
The journal is governed by a Charter (https://philmed.pitt.edu/
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for leading and managing the Journal so that it fulfills its vision and mission. They will shape the creative vision of the journal, promote the journal, and expand its reach to potential authors and readers. They are also responsible for all financial and operational matters within the scope of the Budget agreed annually with the Governing Board, and for appointing, renewing and removing other members of the Editorial Team in consultation with the Governing Board. They have final responsibility for all publication decisions, and their editorial independence is strongly guarded by the journal’s Charter. With the support of the editorial assistant, routine editorial duties take no more than a couple of hours a week, but there are times when, and tasks for which, more application is required, such as managing the journal’s indexing on databases, managing the finances, dealing with complex editorial decisions, preparing reports for the governing board, and generally taking strategic decisions and actions to support the journal’s growth (e.g. Shall we have a special issue next year? What should it be on? Etc.).
A successful Editor-in-Chief will demonstrate many qualities, including:
The governing board of the journal Philosophy of Medicine invites applications for a new editor-in-chief.
Your application should include a CV as well as a letter summarizing your fit for the role, addressing the items listed in the position description below and describing your vision for the journal. We are also happy to consider applications from teams of editors.
The governing board will begin reviewing applications on December 1, but if you are interested in the position and require additional time to submit an application, please let us know.
Philosophy of Medicine is a diamond open access journal established in 2021 to serve the field of philosophy of medicine, broadly construed. The mission of Philosophy of Medicine is to serve as the flagship journal for the field by advancing research in philosophy of medicine, by engaging widely with medicine, health sciences and the public, and by providing open-access content for all without charging authors publication fees. It is hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Library and receives financial support from the Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh and the Faculty of Humanities at Durham University. The journal publishes both long and short forms of original research; perspectives; book reviews; and the “Examination Room”, where philosophical topics are brought to a healthcare audience. The journal had 11,308 article downloads in 2024 and has published 13 items in 2025 so far.
The journal is governed by a Charter (https://philmed.pitt.edu/
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for leading and managing the Journal so that it fulfills its vision and mission. They will shape the creative vision of the journal, promote the journal, and expand its reach to potential authors and readers. They are also responsible for all financial and operational matters within the scope of the Budget agreed annually with the Governing Board, and for appointing, renewing and removing other members of the Editorial Team in consultation with the Governing Board. They have final responsibility for all publication decisions, and their editorial independence is strongly guarded by the journal’s Charter. With the support of the editorial assistant, routine editorial duties take no more than a couple of hours a week, but there are times when, and tasks for which, more application is required, such as managing the journal’s indexing on databases, managing the finances, dealing with complex editorial decisions, preparing reports for the governing board, and generally taking strategic decisions and actions to support the journal’s growth (e.g. Shall we have a special issue next year? What should it be on? Etc.).
A successful Editor-in-Chief will demonstrate many qualities, including:
- A commitment to the core values of the journal, as outlined in its mission and Charter;
- A passion and commitment to the field of philosophy of medicine;
- Good familiarity with scholarship across the spectrum of work in philosophy of medicine;
- Editorial experience with academic philosophy journals at some level;
- Sound editorial judgment and an eye for work with high philosophical potential;
- Leadership and teamwork skills, as the head of a group of editors;
- Vision and an enterprising attitude, in order to lead the journal to new heights;
- A commitment to the inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives in academic publishing.
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