Call for Editor (Journal of Communication Pedagogy)

Call for Editor (Journal of Communication Pedagogy)

Call for Applications/Nominations

Journal of Communication Pedagogy, Founding Editor

Officially assuming Duties in 2017; Overseeing 2017-2019 Volumes

The Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is seeking applications/nominations for the Founding Editor of Journal of Communication Pedagogy.  The appointed Founding Editor will issue a call and begin processing manuscripts in late 2016, officially assuming duties January 1, 2017 and overseeing volumes for 2017-2019.

Description of the Journal

Published as an annual volume, the Journal of Communication Pedagogy will offer a comprehensive approach to pedagogical issues, including scholarship of teaching and learning, curriculum development, assessment, student leaning outcomes, critical communication pedagogy, basic/introductory courses, narrative research in the instructional context, and epistemological and ontological issues related to teaching and learning.

Requirements and Responsibilities

The Editor must be a member of CSCA at the time of application/nomination and must maintain membership in the Association throughout the editorial term.  The Editor must attend all CSCA conventions throughout the term.  Additional responsibilities include the following:

-       Assembling an Editorial Board

-       Promoting submissions to the journal

-       Providing timely decisions and suitable feedback to authors

-       Assembling issues according to the publication schedule

-       Providing annual reports to the Executive Committee


Application/Nomination Process

Applicants/Nominators should develop a letter addressing the following points:

-       A commitment to serve if elected

-       Editorial philosophy and ability to meet editorial responsibilities

-       Projections for the journal


Application/Nomination materials should also include

-       A current vita

-       A letter from the responsible administrator confirming institutional support

-       Names and contact information for three people who can serve as references for the applicant/nominee

Application/Nomination materials must be received no later than September 1, 2016.  Pre-interviews with applicants/nominees and select members of the Executive Committee may occur via telephone or Skype.  Finalists for the position will interview with the entire Executive Committee at the National Communication Association annual convention in Philadelphia in November 2016.

Please submit application/nomination materials and send any queries to the Central States Communication Association President, Shawn Wahl, at the following address: ShawnWahl@missouristate.edu