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OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING: ARE YOU THE NEXT
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF TOXICOLOGIC PATHOLOGY?
Toxicologic Pathology, the official journal of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP), European Society of Toxicologic Pathology (ESTP), and the British Society of Toxicological Pathologists (BSTP), is currently welcoming applications for Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Toxicologic Pathology. The current editor concludes his second 3-year term on December 31, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, the Societies seek to appoint a successor editor by September 2026 so that overlap exists where the current and chosen EICs may interact regularly to facilitate knowledge transfer.
Toxicologic Pathology is a premier publication for communicating essential principles and practices related to toxicologic pathology. The EIC possesses the final responsibility for ensuring the overall quality of the journal and is thus instrumental in promoting the value of this discipline and its practitioners. A total of 8 issues are published for each annual volume, including such content as original research papers, comprehensive reviews, current practice recommendations, papers from the STP's Annual Meeting and the ESTP’s Annual Congress, and on occasion additional supplements regarding special topics (compilations of organ- or modality-specific toxicologic pathology knowledge, INHAND diagnostic nomenclature, etc.). EIC responsibilities and journal operations are supported by the publisher (SAGE, Thousand Oaks, CA) as well as a Deputy Editor-in-Chief, a managing editor, an illustrations editor, multiple associate editors, an editorial board, and several senior advisors.
Desired Qualifications for the Editor-in-Chief include:
- A toxicologic pathologist with a strong record of published research as primary (lead or senior) author
- A professional degree in a relevant discipline and previous experience as an editor, associate editor, or editorial board member are desirable but not required.
- A member of STP, ESTP, and/or BSTP
- An intimate knowledge of the field of toxicologic pathology
- A desire to set the standard for intellectual rigor in the discipline and facilitate a high-quality publication
- Excellent English-language communication and writing skills
- Ability to work in an electronic editorial environment
- A proven ability to meet and enforce timelines
- Strong interpersonal skills
Individuals interested in committing to a 3-year Editor-in-Chief (EIC) term should submit their curriculum vitae and brief statements indicating their prior editorial experience as well as their philosophy and vision for the journal. Following review of applications, a videoconference interview with the EIC Search Committee may be arranged at the Committee's discretion for mid-summer 2026 so that the new EIC is selected by the end of summer.
Applications should be submitted by Friday, July 3 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time).
For further information or answers to queries, please email the Search Committee chair, Brad Bolon.
Editor-in-Chief Role and Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief of Toxicologic Pathology is responsible for the scientific content of the journal and managing the manuscript review process.
General duties of the Editor-in-Chief include:
- Attract high-profile manuscripts and review papers
- Lead the Editorial Board
- Provide advice to and solicit advice from the Editorial staff (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Managing Editor, Illustrations Editor)
- Pre-screen submitted manuscripts for content relevance
- Approve final galleys for publication
- Write editorials or recruit guest editorials as warranted
- Promote the editorial integrity and substance of the journal in cooperation with the societal governing bodies and Editorial Board
- Make appointments to the Editorial Board and journal staffing positions
- Establish editorial policies for the journal
- Serve as the official liaison for STP, ESTP and BSTP with the publisher
- Participate in Executive Committee meetings of the STP (which manages Toxicologic Pathology on behalf of the three societies) as needed to report on activities of the journal
- Propose and implement innovations to the journal in content, emphasis, form and business practice
- Develop strategies to increase journal visibility
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