Editor-in-chief sought for Transactions of the American Fisheries Society

The American Fisheries Society (AFS) seeks a scientist with a broad perspective on fisheries to serve as editor-in-chief (EIC) of Transactions of the American Fisheries Society (TAFS).

Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, the flagship journal of AFS, is a highly regarded international journal of fisheries science that has been published continuously since 1872. It features results of basic and applied research in genetics, physiology, biology, ecology, population dynamics, economics, health, culture, and other topics germane to marine and freshwater finfish and shellfish and their respective fisheries and environments.

Duties include:

• Work closely with the AFS editorial office and journal editorial board;
• Conduct an initial assessment of each submission and assign submissions to an appropriate editor and associate editor;
• Help recruit and retain editors and associate editors, provide mentoring and guidance to editors and associate editors, and regularly review editorial board performance;
• Advise on ethical issues as they arise;
• Solicit manuscripts to ensure broad coverage, and identify critical and timely science issues that the journal should address;
• Ensure that journal objectives and mission are being met, and revise or refine the vision for the journal in collaboration with journals staff and other AFS EICs;
• Attend monthly virtual meetings with fellow AFS EICS to ensure program cohesion; and
• Make recommendations to enhance the vitality and prestige of the journal.

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In 2023, AFS convened a special committee representing a diverse cross-section of membership to discuss future direction and operation of AFS journals. Goals in progress for TAFS are as follows:

1. Prepare the journal for an open access future.
2. Increase the international visibility and impact of the journal.
3. Increase the efficiency, capacity, and quality of the journal.
4. Increase the geographic, topical, and demographic representation of the editorial board and submitting authors.

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Please describe how you would support these initiatives in your letter of interest. Also, include your vision for TAFS and outline your top priorities for the journal if they differ from those listed above.

The EIC is appointed for a three-year renewable term. Each EIC receives a $10,000 annual stipend paid quarterly, and full financial support to attend the AFS Annual Meeting.

To be considered, send a current curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest by e-mail to [email protected].

To nominate a highly qualified colleague, send a letter of recommendation to the same e-mail address.

Position to remain open until filled.