Nominations and Applications Sought for the Editorship of The Group Psychologist

The Publications Committee of Division 49 of the American Psychological Association, Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy, solicits nominations and applications for the position of Editor of the Division's newsletter, The Group Psychologist.
 
The Editor’s term will begin in the Fall of 2008 with editorial responsibility for the Spring 2009 issue of the Newsletter, with a deadline of February 1. We welcome applications and nominations from both groups and from individuals who are members of the Division.

Editorial Responsibilities

The Group Psychologist is published 3 times a year, and the production activities are handled by the publisher, the APA.  The primary responsibilities of the editorial team are assembling the materials, in electronic form, to send to APA for preparation for publication.  Specifically:

• arranging for the publication of reports for the division (such as meeting minutes, the President's column, other officer's reports, etc.)
  
• issuing calls for papers and soliciting articles for any specific topics; 
  
• preparing the editor's column
  
• coordinating the work of associate editors, such as the editor of the two consultation sections, a possible book review section, etc. 
  
• editing and proofreading articles, book reviews, and other materials accepted for publication in the Newsletter, including requesting photos of accepted authors;
  
• meeting deadlines (Feb 1, June 1, and October 1 each year) 
  
• serving as a member of the publication committee of the Division
  
• other standard editorial duties and correspondence
   

Qualifications
Membership in Division 49; editorial experience preferred

Nomination and Application
Self-nomination are welcomed!  If self-nominating please send the following information to Don Forsyth:

1. Cover email/letter describing background, prior experiences, and qualifications
2. Vita
3. Names of and contact information of 1-3 references regarding editorial and organizational strengths

If nominating someone, please send full contact information including email and mailing addresses for all individuals nominated to Don Forsyth, who will follow-up.