Applicants Sought for Editor of the American Journal of Psychology
Deadline: May 1, 2007
The University of Illinois Press seeks applicants for the position of editor or co-editors of the American Journal of Psychology (AJP). The officialterm for the new editor would commence in January 2008 (transition wouldstart in June 2007) and is for a minimum of three years, with a possible reappointment of up to an additional three years.
Scope of AJP: AJP is published quarterly by the University of Illinois Press, a not-for-profit publisher. The American Journal of Psychology is the oldest psychology journal in the country. Founded in 1887 by G. Stanley Hall in the interest of general experimental psychology, it was edited in its early years by Edward Titchener, Edwin Boring, and Karl M. Dallenbach. AJP has published some of the most innovative and formative papers in the history of psychology. AJP explores the basic science of the mind, publishing reports of original research in experimental psychology, theoretical presentations, combined theoretical and experimental analyses, historical commentaries (edited by Alfred H. Fuchs, Bowdoin College), and in-depth reviews of significant books (edited by Dominic W. Massaro, University of California, Santa Cruz).
Qualification and requirements of candidates: Key qualities sought for the position of editor or co-editors: an established record of scholarship in the field of psychology; managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and meet deadlines; and the ability to attract respected experts to his or her editorial advisory board.
Major responsibilities of the future editor or co-editors of AJP include
- managing the peer review of approximately 60-70 manuscripts per year,
- soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors, and (with the help of the UIP staff)
- assisting these authors in seeing their manuscripts to publication,
- deciding which manuscripts to publish,
- selecting a sufficient pool of competent reviewers to reach conclusions and make decisions on manuscripts in a timely fashion,
- identifying and appointing qualified members to the editorial advisory board,
- providing a clear vision for the direction of the Journal.
Applicants should have recognized expertise in the field, possess editorial experience, and be able to lead an active editorial board in working effectively with publishing professionals. Applicants must have clear employer or institutional support for this activity for the duration of the three-year appointment, including release time as necessary and general office support.
Search procedure: Applicants will be reviewed by the Search Committee immediately after the deadline submission date.
The application packet should include:
* A Vision Statement: Set forth your goals and plans for the content of the Journal. This may include an assessment of the current strengths, weaknesses, or gaps that you plan to address and how you will operationalize your plan.
* Editor/Co-Editor Background Information: The name, affiliation, and other relevant information about the potential editor and, if applicable, co-editors. Describe the qualifications of each person that supports their inclusion. Evidence of the ability and experience of the editor and editorial team to provide sound judgment and guidance to potential authors. Please include a vita or resume for each proposed editor and/or co-editor. Vitae are not included in the five-page limit, and no standard form is required. Provide a clear description of the structure of the editorial office and responsibilities, as you envision them at this point.
* Institutional Support: It is important for candidates to consider and address the feasibility of serving as editor in light of the resources likely to be available to the editor candidate. The UIP does not pay for office space or release time, but can provide basic financial support for office resources as necessary to Journal editors. This support may include funds for clerical assistance, office supplies, postage, and telephone beyond what will be provided by the editor's home institution. Since the support offered by different institutions varies widely, you are encouraged to contact the Executive Office of your University as necessary in order to ensure the feasibility of your application.
Application packets (as described above) should be sent by May 1, 2007 to:
Clydette Wantland
Journals Manager
University of Illinois Press
1325 S. Oak Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Ph: 217-244-6496
cwantlan@uillinois.edu
www.press.uillinois.edu
About the University of Illinois Press: The University of Illinois Press (www.press.uillinois.edu) was established in 1918 as a not-for-profit publisher dedicated to publishing and disseminating the very best scholarship. The Press is a founding member of the Association of American University Presses and a member of the Association of American Publishers. UIP publishes about 120 new books annually and 28 journals, four of which are electronic only. It is a founder and proprietor of The History Cooperative, a Web consortium of history journals that includes the two largest academic history organizations--the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians--and eighteen other journals (www.historycooperative.org).
