Journal of American College Health

Ready to apply? Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for in a successful applicant:

• Only candidates with an academic career in college health will be considered.
• Experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all stages of the process.
• The capacity to devote time each week to the role, and to attend Editorial Board meetings and training sessions as needed.
• The ability to ensure all submitted manuscripts are considered in a prompt, consistent and professional manner.
• The ability to confidently use an online peer review management system and ensure members of the editorial team do the same.
• Experience with working effectively with independent peer reviewers.
• The ability to read, summarize, and make decisions based on independent reviewer reports.
• A commitment to communicating promptly, consistently, and professionally with authors during the peer review process.
• A commitment to engaging promptly and efficiently with Taylor & Francis staff and suppliers to implement necessary processes and improvements.
• A strong commitment to ethical rigor as well as knowledge of the COPE guidelines and commitment to ensure that the journal adheres to strict ethical standards at all times.
• A willingness to proactively lead the journal’s Editorial Board, to include arranging and leading Editorial Board meetings.
• A proven track record as a key opinion leader and known figure within your academic discipline.
• Actively involved in growing and developing your academic networks through conference attendance and experience of networking through social media.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the open access publishing environment.
• A vision and enthusiasm for the continuous development of the journal.

The role will formally begin from January 1, 2025.

There will be a transition period of several months with the outgoing Editor-in-Chief. The incoming Editor-in-Chief will receive training on the ScholarOne site from Taylor & Francis.