Call for nominations: Agronomy Journal editor

May 20, 2020

Editor's note: This call for nominations came in right before going to print. Please note that we have three other volunteer editorial positions open as well. You can find those on p. 19 of this issue.

ASA seeks nominations for incoming Agronomy Journal Editor. This is a three-year term of service to begin 1 Jan. 2021. Candidates are expected to be visionary as the publication ecosystem is experiencing rapid changes in scientific content delivery as well as publishing models. In addition, there is fierce competition for authors and readers. Prior editorial experience with ASA, CSSA, or SSSA publications or those having similar subject matter/structure is required.

Duties and responsibilities of the Editor position include, but are not limited to:

providing general leadership for the journal;
chairing the journal's editorial board;
considering questions of editorial practices that promote the dissemination of exceptionally high quality scientific knowledge and the uniformity of format, style, and procedures in conjunction with the Society's leadership;
appointing Associate Editors to the journal's editorial board on behalf of the Society's President;
serving as a member of the Societies' Editorial Affairs, Policies, and Practices Committee; and
serving as a liaison to other societies and individuals to ensure the international and multidisciplinary scope of the journal's content and readership base.

Candidates for the positions are appointed to three-year terms, with eligibility for a second three-year term, but not a third term without an intervening three-year period. The position is appointed by the Society's president upon confirmation by its board of directors and carries a great deal of responsibility as well as personal satisfaction. It is expected that the candidate chosen will be able to attend the 2020 Annual Meeting, which will be held 8–11 November in Phoenix, AZ, allowing for a timely and smooth transition into the position.

Interested persons may nominate themselves or be nominated by an active member of ASA, CSSA, or SSSA. Candidates should email (i) a vita including a list of previous editorial experience and (ii) a vision statement for the journal not exceeding one page. Submit nominations by 1 July 2020 for Agronomy Journal Editor to ASA Editor-in-Chief Daniel Sweeney (Send Message). Please contact Dr. Sweeney with any questions.

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