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Role Description

The Editor in Chief of the Journal of Forestry, published by the Society of American Foresters, serves in a visible role focused on the editorial and strategic positioning of the Journal. The Journal’s content reflects the breadth of professional interests in the field of forestry and related natural resources. The Editor in Chief serves at the pleasure of SAF for a contract term of three years, extendable for one additional three-year term. The anticipated hourly workload will require a commitment of 8 to 10 hours per week.

This is a unique opportunity to set the strategic direction for the Journal for the next five to ten years.

Qualifications

• Active membership to the Society of American Foresters.
• US Residency: Must be a resident of the United States.
• Significant record of authorship of scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals or successful science communication publications.
• Preference for candidates with prior experience as associate editors or editor for journals in the field of forestry.
• Graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in forestry with a broad-based understanding of the field.
• Established network spanning academia, industry, and federal agencies within forestry and natural resources.
• Proficiency in cloud-based computing, email, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based software.
• Ability to coordinate with SAF’s leaders and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possess solid judgment skills and accountability for editorial decisions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with SAF publishing staff to grow submissions to the Journal.
• Identify opportunities for guided impact factor growth and ethically increase citations.
• Attract and retain qualified authors and reviewers.
• Improve the Journal’s performance for key milestones for submitted manuscripts.
• Identify, invite, and onboard new associate editors.
• Monitor and assess performance of associate editors; provide guidance when necessary.
• Timely response to in-process manuscripts requiring action by Editor in Chief.
• Assign manuscripts to Associate Editors for review process oversight.
• Fulfill role of Associate Editor for in-process manuscripts if necessary.
• Evaluate and issue final editorial decisions on all submissions.
• Assist with collection of front matter (podcast selection, cover image, Editor’s Choice, etc.).
• Create and report on opportunities for special supplement sales and sponsorships.
• Attend and lead annual meeting at SAF’s National Convention.
• Collaborate with publishing staff to deliver yearly reports about Journal’s performance.
• Contribute manuscripts, editorials, cover images, or special items for the Journal as needed.

Remuneration and Other Benefits

• Stipend of $13,200 per annum (paid as $1100 per month).
• Administrative support directly from SAF’s publications department.

Conflict of Interest

The Editor in Chief will be expected to reveal any and all (whether real or considered) conflicts of interest and/or financial disclosures.

Employer Support

The Editor in Chief should possess the necessary support from their employer to carry out the duties associated with the role, or demonstrate the ability to conduct the role’s responsibilities on personal time.

Location

United States (Remote)

Employment Type

Contractor