The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) is inviting applications to its Mentored Editorship Program.
The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, since 1969, serves as a global resource to advance nutrition education and behavior related research, practice, and policy. JNEB publishes original research, as well as papers focused on emerging issues, policies and practices broadly related to nutrition education and behavior. These topics include, but are not limited to, nutrition education interventions; theoretical interpretation of behavior; epidemiology of nutrition and health; food systems; food assistance programs; nutrition and behavior assessment; and public health nutrition. Strategies to implement nutrition education, such as policy, systems, and environmental approaches or technological advances are also considered. Skill development within interventions, such as food procurement and culinary expertise; physical activity partnered with nutrition education; and strategies to reduce food insecurity are valued.
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
How to Apply:
Application review will begin on April 1. Applicants must submit the following materials using this Application Form:
- Cover letter (describing related experience and how the MEd experience advances the candidate’s career goals)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Declaration of conflict of interests
- Description of activities in publishing and reviewing.
Special consideration will be given to early-career scholars and those from underrepresented groups. If selected, the successful candidate will have to provide correspondence from their supervisor or department chair supporting the appointment. Please see Position Description above for more information.
For questions about this opportunity, please contact the Editor-in-Chief, (editor@jneb.org), or the Mentored Editorship Subcommittee chair, (medchair@jneb.org).