Call for Applications: Associate Editor for The School Psychologist

Division 16 is searching for an Associate Editor for The School Psychologist (D16 Newsletter). The School Psychologist is undergoing content and formatting changes, and the new Associate Editor will be expected to play a key role in these changes. Specifically, content will focus on articles with a strong applied theme. Empirical pieces conducted in school settings and that highlight practical treatment effects will be prioritized. Other empirical pieces should have a strong research-to-practice linkage. Non-empirical pieces will also be reviewed for possible publication, but are expected to have a strong applied element to them as well. Formatting changes currently underway will allow for slightly longer articles than those currently being published.

The newly elected Associate Editor will serve for 3 years beginning January of 2016 and then is expected to assume the role of Editor in January of 2019 for a 3-year term. Thus, the Associate Editor must be willing to make a commitment to serve for three years as Associate Editor and three years as Editor. An annual stipend is provided to the Editor.

The new Associate Editor will work closely with the incoming Editor, Dr. Greg Machek. The Associate Editor is responsible for soliciting and reviewing newsletter contributions, soliciting peer reviewer feedback, helping in the peer-review process, assisting in publication procedures, and undertaking other special assignments at the discretion of the Editor. The Associate Editor is expected to become familiar with all newsletter operations and provide input for the editorial decisions.

Applicants for the position should have demonstrated skills in technical writing, editing, and public relations and be willing to conduct an average of approximately one to two days per month to newsletter work.

Interested candidates should email: (1) a letter detailing relevant experience as well as goals and expectations for the newsletter, (2) contact information for three professional references, and (3) a recent vita to:

Dr. Greg Machek
Editor-elect

The School Psychologist

Review of applications will begin June 28, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.