Call for Editor: Journal of Transcultural Nursing 
The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) and Sage announce the search for a new Editor of the Journal of Transcultural Nursing (Impact Factor: 2.1). This peer-reviewed journal, published six times per year, is dedicated to the advancement of culturally competent and congruent healthcare. The journal discusses important topics that affect nursing and healthcare clinical practice, research, education, and theory development. We are currently accepting Editor applications for a one-year trial period, with the option of a four-year term immediately following, starting January 1, 2025. TCNS invites applications until July 15, 2024.
The Journal of Transcultural Nursing serves as a forum for nurses and interprofessional teams to publish cutting edge research, theory, and evidence-based practice related to culture and healthcare. The journal disseminates peer-reviewed transcultural nursing science which serves as a foundation for promoting care that is congruent with the cultural care values of individuals, families, communities, and populations globally. Transcultural nursing science is the culture of caring behaviors that may be associated with age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, class, religion, social determinants of health, organizational norms, and public policy. Transcultural nurses promote health equity among those they serve.
The Editor will be responsible for soliciting, reviewing, and making final decisions on submissions to the journal, and will manage all aspects of the publication and review process using the ScholarOne electronic submission and review platform. The Editor is expected to maintain timely and effective communication, advance journal performance, and work towards upholding the Journal of Transcultural Nursing’s high-quality standard.
The ideal applicant will have a distinguished scholarly record in nursing or related field and experience in editorial and academic leadership roles. Applicants should also possess strong organizational and management skills, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to TCNS’ mission to enhance the quality of culturally congruent, competent, and equitable care that results in improved health and wellbeing for people worldwide. This means playing a creative role in society by disseminating teaching and research on a global scale, the cornerstones of which are good, long-term relationships, a focus on our markets, and an ability to combine quality and innovation.
Other responsibilities include:
- Leading the strategic development of the journal with the support of the Editorial Board.
- Managing and developing the Editorial Board.
- Commissioning and managing submissions, liaising with authors, and editing articles. The Editor reviews papers and is responsible for content quality and relevance.
- Liaising with Sage to ensure the delivery of articles according to set production schedules.
- Representing and promoting the journal with the support of the Sage marketing team and publishing editor.
- All responsibilities are done in coordination with the Transcultural Nursing Society.
Applicants should send their CV and a letter of application, which includes their vision for the future of the journal and a description of their qualifications for the editorship. Applicants should address their expertise and experience with transcultural nursing and culture care. Applications will be accepted in English as the primary language. The editor position is a quarter-time responsibility and not a full-time position and may be achieved while sustaining another professional role.
Applications, nominations, and requests for additional information should be sent electronically to Lisa A. Dobson, Executive Director of Operations, at ldobson@tcns.org. Please put “JTCN Editor Application” in the subject line of your email. The Transcultural Nursing Society Editor Search Committee and Board of Trustees will review all applications.
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