ACJS EDITOR POSITION

Justice Quarterly

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is seeking applications for the position of Editor of Justice Quarterly: An official publication of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The Editor will be responsible for administering a high quality academic journal for the ACJS membership. The Editor will set editorial policy, select deputy and associate editors, create a peer review system, and manage the journal. Applications must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated record of scholarly activity as measured by such indicators as publications in refereed journals, book publication, and research. Strong preference will be given to applicants who have published their research and scholarly activities in Justice Quarterly.
• Prior editorial experience as measured by such indicators as editorial responsibilities for other scholarly publications and past experience as a referee or associate/deputy editor of an academic journal, or other editorial experience demonstrating the applicant’s ability to implement and maintain the integrity of blind review, to improve or maintain the quality of the publication, to communicate effectively, and to behave in a professional manner that is supportive of the mission and goals of the ACJS and consistent with the ACJS statement of ethics.
• Commitment to the ACJS Code of Ethics, particularly to Section III.C regarding research and publication.
• Earned Ph.D. or terminal degree in area of specialization.
• Senior (associate professor or above) academic rank at host institution.
• Formal declaration of support from host institution, including release time, space, and other support services the institution will commit to editorship.
• ACJS membership in good standing for three continuous years at the time of application.

Those interested in being considered should provide a formal proposal to the Editor Selection Committee no later than January 5, 2010. The proposal should include:

• Statement of editorial philosophy for Justice Quarterly;
• Statement of applicant’s qualifications, including vita;
• Formal declaration of institutional support;
• A budget including a breakdown of the expenses that will be provided by the host institution and those expected for the Academy.

Beginning in 2010, Justice Quarterly will be published six times a year, with issues in February, April, June, August, October and December. The Executive Board of the Academy will appoint the Editor for a three-year term. The Editor’s first issue will be February 2011. There is a $5,000 summer stipend for the Editor. Proposals for co-editorship will not be considered.

Applications and requests for further information should be directed to: Melissa Barlow, Department of Criminal Justice, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina, (910) 672-1972, mbarlow@uncfsu.edu. ACJS policies regarding journal editorships and operation are available for review as part of the Justice Quarterly Editor Announcement located in the Hot Topics section of the ACJS homepage: www.acjs.org.