Call for Applications: Family Medicine Journal Deputy Editor for DEIA

October 3, 2025—The Family Medicine editorial team is excited to announce a call for applications for the position of Deputy Editor for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).

This position will contribute to the overall mission of the journal by providing insight and expertise to the editorial team about issues related to DEIA. We are looking for an established educator or researcher who has experience studying these issues.

This job will entail:

• Advising and collaborating with the editor-in-chief and editorial board on DEIA-related issues, policies, and best practices
• Reviewing manuscripts in the DEIA content area and contributing editorials or manuscripts on race, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Monitoring and ensuring equity in published content by promoting inclusive language, representation, and awareness of bias in editorial processes
• Recruiting and mentoring a diverse group of authors, peer reviewers, and editorial board members, with special support for junior and underrepresented scholars
• Representing the journal externally by building partnerships within STFM, the broader community of family medicine educators, and collaborating with organizations supporting underrepresented groups
• Tracking and leading initiatives by identifying emerging DEIA issues, facilitating special issues or calls for papers, and reporting progress toward DEIA journal goals

The Deputy Editor for DEIA will be provided an annual stipend. 

Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025, and include the following materials:

• A cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications for the position
• A current curriculum vitae, including the applicant’s publications

Send application by email to fmjournal@stfm.org with the subject line: Family Medicine DEIA Deputy Editor Search.

Published 10 times a year, Family Medicine publishes high-quality medical education research. The journal also publishes clinical research, articles about information technology, practice management, research methods, and essays and commentaries—all with relevance to family medicine and primary care education. Family Medicine is published online at journals.stfm.org/familymedicine.