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Division 15 seeks applicants for Editor or Co-Editors of Educational Psychologist (EP). The new editorial team will succeed the current Editor, Kathryn Wentzel, whose term will end in December, 2019. Applications and nominations are due by February 1, 2018.

The new editor(s) will be appointed by June, 2018 and should be prepared to receive manuscripts for Volume 55, 2020, beginning January 1, 2019. The editorial term is five years. Applications are especially encouraged from two or three scholars who would work together as an editorial team representing diverse perspectives and approaches.

Educational Psychologist is the flagship Division 15 journal and publishes theoretical and review articles about teaching and learning, research methodology, and educational policy and practice. EP is published quarterly. The workload varies, but editors have typically received 60 to 80 new manuscripts per year over the last five years.

Qualifications: Key qualities sought for the position of Editor include a record of scholarship and editorial experience (e.g., serving on an editorial board); organizational skills to oversee the editorial process and meet deadlines; reputation; ability to work effectively with the Editorial Board, reviewers, authors, and others involved in the publication process; and the ability to articulate a compelling vision for the direction of the journal. Editors are also expected to have sufficient time to devote to editorial duties.

Responsibilities: Major responsibilities of the Editor of EP include managing the manuscript review process (including working with authors on revisions), soliciting high-quality manuscripts and proposals for special issues from authors and guest editors, providing a clear vision for the direction of the journal, working closely with the journal’s publisher, and maintaining EP’s position as the highest impact journal in the field.

Application process: Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a 2-3 page statement expressing interest, summarizing qualifications, and presenting a vision for the journal. The statement should indicate feasibility for service with respect to institutional support for devoting time and resources to editorial duties. Please email application to Dr. Eric Anderman, Chair of the Division 15 Publications Committee ([email protected]). Applicants will be reviewed by the Division 15 Publications Committee immediately after the submission deadline.