Editor in Chief, Forest Science

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Society of American Foresters

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1900

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Non-profit • Education • Science

Society of American Foresters is a professional non-profit organization that represents forestry professionals and advances sustainable forest management through science, education, certification, advocacy, and publications. It provides certification and continuing education (including an online learning platform), hosts conferences and events, supports career development and networking, publishes scientific journals and industry news, and runs programs and fellowships to support forest landowners and professional practice.

📋 Description

• Set strategic direction for the Journal • Grow submissions and attract qualified authors and reviewers • Coordinate with SAF’s leaders and stakeholders • Respond to in-process manuscripts and oversee the review process • Evaluate and issue final editorial decisions • Report opportunities for special supplement sales and sponsorships • Attend and lead annual meetings at SAF’s national convention

🎯 Requirements

• Active membership in the Society of American Foresters • US residency required • Significant record of authorship of scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals • Experience as a reviewer, editor, publication manager, and/or science communicator • Preference for candidates with previous experience as associate editors or editor in forestry journals • Graduate degree (preferably a PhD) in forestry or related field • Broad-based understanding of forestry and related natural resources • Established network in academia, industry, and federal agencies • Proficiency in cloud-based computing, email, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based software • Knowledge of manuscript and peer review management system

🏖️ Benefits

• Administrative support from SAF’s publications department as reasonable to execute the Journal’s business

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