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Editor Search Announcement - American Journal of Primatology
The Board of Directors of the American Society of Primatologists has appointed a Search Committee (roster listed below) for Editor, American Journal of Primatology and invites applications and nominations for this position.
AJP Editor Search Committee
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Jeanne Altmann |
Princeton University |
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Carol Berman |
SUNY Buffalo |
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Matt Kessler |
University of Virginia |
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Melinda Novak (ex-officio) |
University of Massachusetts |
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Jeff Rogers |
Southwest Found. Biomedical Research |
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Toni Ziegler |
Wisconsin Nat’l Primate Research Center |
The Editor serves a 3-year term, with the possibility of one additional 3-year term. The new Editor's formal appointment will begin 1 January 2004, although manuscript processing may begin prior to this time. The Editor of the American Journal of Primatology will direct and implement journal policy within the mission and financial parameters established by the ASP Board of Directors and the publisher, John Wiley & Sons. The Editor is responsible for the academic content of the journal, for professional leadership in establishing and organizing an Editorial Board, and for obtaining and organizing peer reviews of appropriate material that represents a variety of research methods and orientations. The Publisher provides an operational budget for the Editor’s office, software support for manuscript tracking, and subsidizes the Editor’s travel to the annual ASP meeting.
The Search Committee invites applications and nominations for the new Editor.
Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum
vitae, and the names, titles, and contact information (including e-mail) of
three referees who are able to evaluate the applicant's editorial abilities. - Nominations should include name, phone number, and e-mail address
of the nominee
- While there is no closing date for this search, screening of
applications will begin on 1 September 2003. All applications must be submitted
electronically (Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf attachments) and can be sent to
any member of the search committee.
The American Society of Primatologists seeks applications from individuals with a broad perspective on primatology, proven organizational abilities, and a strong commitment to excellence in research. The Search Committee is particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who:
- have a recognized research and publication record
- have an established record of editorial work
- are committed to the further development of the mission of
the ASP and its official journal
- can demonstrate potential for institutional support