Sleep Health®: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation Seeks New Editor-in-Chief

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Sleep Health®: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation Seeks New Editor-in-Chief

Washington, D.C. (July 16, 2024): The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is accepting applications for the Editor-in-Chief of Sleep Health®, the Journal of the National Sleep Foundation. 

Sleep Health is a peer-reviewed journal published six times per year. The Journal was awarded the Best New Journal/STM by the Association of American Publishers. It is indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed, Emerging Source Citation Index, Scopus, Ovid, EMBASE, Emcare, and Europe PubMed Central. The Journal has an Editorial Board, Art Editor and ombudsman. Its aims, scope, and additional information are found at SleepHealthJournal.org. 

The Editor’s term is 5 years, with the possibility of one additional term (10 years maximum). The Editor will assume the position on January 1, 2025. NSF will provide an annual stipend and support for an editorial assistant. Upon request, NSF will provide information related to publication schedule, page counts, manuscript management, and office administration. 

“We are sincerely thankful to our outgoing Editor-in-Chief Orfeu M. Buxton, PhD for the exemplary leadership and culture he maintained at Sleep Health during his tenure. Under his watch, Professor Buxton has ensured our journal stands out as a platform for excellent emerging research, global multidisciplinary perspectives, and priority areas for the field, including sleep health equity, which is embedded in NSF’s mission to improve health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy,” said John Lopos, CEO of National Sleep Foundation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the scientific integrity, review process, and editorial stewardship of the Journal. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Set and implement a vision for the Journal as the global resource for sleep health.
• Lead the editorial process to ensure a fair and unbiased review of original submissions. 
• Work collaboratively with the NSF Board of Directors, NSF staff, and publisher (Elsevier).
• Recruit and maintain an Editorial Board and panel of expert reviewers.
• Ensure that the Journal champions diversity of opinion, disciplines, and geographic representation.
• Actively solicit high-quality manuscript submissions.
• Manage processes for manuscript submission, review, and author communication. 
• Meet publication timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant will have previous editorial experience and broad knowledge of sleep health. The Editor must have a keen ability to discern significant developments and trends in sleep health. They must also articulate a clear vision for the Journal’s future. Applicants should have an advanced degree (e.g., MD, DO, or PhD) and have achieved significant peer recognition for their contributions to the fields of sleep research, sleep medicine, public health, science, social sciences, or related academic disciplines. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Letter of Intent due by 3 pm ET, Friday, September 13, 2024: Please submit a letter of intent to apply to NSF@SleepHealthJournal.org using email subject “Editor LOI [first and last name].” 

Application due by 3 pm ET, Friday, October 4, 2024: Please submit the following application materials to NSF@SleepHealthJournal.org using email subject “Editor Application [first and last name].”

1. Curriculum Vitae. Provide a complete and updated curriculum vitae.
2. Personal Statement & Plan. Provide a statement of (a) your vision for the future of Sleep Health, and (b) your five-year action plan.
3. Experience. Describe your editorial and peer-review experience.
4. Professional Responsibilities. Describe your current professional responsibilities (e.g., 20% teaching, 40% clinical, 40% research).
5. Commitment Level. Describe the amount of discretionary time (e.g., professional time) you would be able to dedicate to the Journal.
6. Institutional Support Letter. Provide evidence of institutional support for your accepting a role as Editor (e.g., Dept Chair or Dean).
7. Recommendation Letters. Provide recommendation letters describing your professional and personal qualifications (3 letters maximum). 
8. Conflict of Interest. Complete the NSF Conflict of Interest Form (to be provided upon NSF’s receipt of the Letter of Intent).

The Editorial Selection Task Force will interview shortlisted candidates between October 4 and October 18, 2024.

NSF strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our organization to apply. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion see the organization’s Statement on Equality and the Need for Change at https://www.thensf.org/a-national-sleep-foundation-statement-on-equality-and-the-need-for-change/. 

The National Sleep Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence or place of business.

About the National Sleep Foundation 

The National Sleep Foundation is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Founded in 1990, the NSF is committed to advancing excellence in sleep health theory, research and practice. www.theNSF.org | www.SleepHealthJournal.org