Thursday, May 31, 2007
Seeking editor for The Rural Educator
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A message from Patti Chance (patti.chance@unlv.edu).
Hello all,I was hoping you could please get the word out to Rural SIG members--NREA is seeking a new editor for The Rural Educator. I will stepping down after 5 years--time for someone else to take this on. I've attached an announcement. Thanks for helping get the word out.
Patti
(See attached file: CALL FOR JOURNAL EDITOR.doc)
Patti L. Chance, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Program Coordinator, PK-12 Education Leadership
Department of Educational Leadership
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 3002
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3002
Phone: (702) 895-1696
E-Mail: patti.chance@unlv.edu
CALL FOR JOURNAL EDITOR.doc
CALL FOR JOURNAL EDITOR
National Rural Education Association
The National Rural Education Association is in search of an Editor for “The Rural Educator” to assume responsibilities by Spring, 2008 with first publication in Fall 2008. Editorship is a five year appointment. Financial support for printing and distribution of the journal will be provided by the Association.
Job Functions:
Work with the Editorial Board and Executive Director to continue to produce a high quality journal based on the needs of the readership
Manage the flow, edit and publish selected manuscripts
Correspond with authors submitting manuscripts
Work successfully with guest editors, graduate assistants, and/or clerical/secretarial staff
Qualifications:
Must be associated with an institution actively involved in NREA
University support by providing graduate assistant and secretarial help
Ability to devote adequate time to the editorship and possesses a credible record of scholarly publication
Ability to effectively communicate with authors, Editorial Review Board members and association personnel
To apply submit the following proposal items electronically:
Proposed editor(s)/associate editor(s) with vita and qualifications. Indicate how responsibilities will be allocated.
A letter of support/commitment from the Dean and University outlining services they will provide (e.g. release time, graduate students, secretarial assistance, etc.)
Statement of unique positive features/implications of your department/university for the editorship
A vision statement for the journal and how you will put your vision into action
Submit proposals by September 1, 2007 to:
Dr. Jody Isernhagen, Chair
National Rural Education Association Editorial Board
132 TEAC Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0360
e-mail: jisernhagen3@unl.edu
Tags: NREA, AERA, small schools, rural, education
Labels: AERA, education, NREA, rural, small schools