Mentored Editor Application

Description

The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) is inviting applications to its Mentored Editorship Program. The successful candidate will work closely with Associate Editors and the Editor in Chief (EiC) to participate in the JNEB editorial peer-review process.

Requirements

The Mentored Editor (MEd) participates in the JNEB’s editorial process. In close collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors, the MEd is responsible for co-managing manuscript submissions, including assessing manuscript fit, identifying ad hoc reviewers, appraising reviews and rebuttals, and writing reports to communicate decisions and their rationale to authors.

This is a 2-year volunteer position, organized in 4 mentoring rotations, each with a different JNEB Associate Editor mentor. In each rotation, the MEd is expected to co-manage 1-3 manuscripts, investing sufficient time to evaluate the manuscripts, foster the reviews, and create decisions. Due to the nature of these responsibilities, the time commitment will range from 0 to 5 hours a week. Other position activities include familiarizing with JNEB Associate Editor Handbook, participating in regular JNEB staff activities, and attending SNEB Journal Committee meetings. The MEd sets learning goals with the Associate Editor and will be evaluated towards these goals after each rotation. In appreciation, the MEd will receive SNEB conference registration during their time of service.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience as a peer reviewer in nutrition education and behavior or related field
• Hold a doctoral-level terminal degree, e.g., EdD, PhD, MD

Application review will begin on April 1. Applicants must submit the following materials using this Application Form:

1. Cover letter (describing related experience and how the MEd experience advances the candidate’s career goals)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Declaration of conflict of interests
4. Description of activities in publishing and reviewing.

Special consideration will be given to early-career scholars and those from underrepresented groups. The MEd is to provide correspondence from their supervisor or department chair supporting the appointment.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact the Editor-in-Chief, (editor@jneb.org), or the Mentored Editorship Subcommittee chair, (medchair@jneb.org).