CALL FOR EDITOR NOMINATIONS

SEEKING EDITOR for Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy (ASAP)
2024-2027

Nominations are now being sought for an inspiring new editor to bring the journal Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy (ASAP).  ASAP is sponsored by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), a professional community of scientists from psychology and related fields who share a common interest in applying psychological theory and practice to social issues and problems involving persons, communities, groups, and nations.  We welcome applications from candidates whose vision for the journal is matched by an awareness of the challenges and opportunities of contemporary scientific publishing.

The Mission: ASAP is a peer-reviewed, selective journal which serves as an outlet for timely and innovative psychological and related social science scholarship with implications for social action and policy. Since 2001, ASAP has provided a forum for publishing new work as well as discussing alternative approaches to important contemporary social problems. By encouraging publication of well-written peer-reviewed work, the journal serves a global audience which includes policy-makers and advocates, as well as social scientists, students, and the public at large. ASAP articles are published electronically as soon as they are accepted. Submissions in any content area related to SPSSI’s goals are considered. They are evaluated in terms of scholarly excellence as well as their relevance to social problems, social action, and policy. ASAP has an international editorial board with expertise in social science research and the application of that research to real world issues.

Editorial tenure and skills: Given the timely nature of its content, the Editor-elect is expected to work with the current Editor as soon as s/he is appointed to solicit manuscripts.  S/he will start as Editor-elect in August 2023 (handling all new submissions at that time) and will become masthead Editor for 4 years starting in January 2024 through December 2027. The Editor will need scientific, editorial, interpersonal, technological, and organizational abilities and, above all, will be motivated to support and enhance the work of scholars concerned with the application of social psychology to contemporary society. She or he will select an advisory board and peer reviewers to evaluate manuscripts, advise authors of potential articles on their relevance to the journal, and shepherd papers through the online portal in a timely yet careful way. The Editor will also work with ASAP’s current publisher Wiley, to ensure the timely publication of articles and features; attend SPSSI Summer Council meetings; and prepare biannual editorial reports. The Editor may also solicit individual articles or collections of related articles on topics of special interest to ASAP readers.  

How to apply: Nominations (self-nomination and colleague nomination) are welcome—please type “ASAP Editor Search” in the subject line of your email to Anila Balkissoon in SPSSI Central Office (abalkissoon@spssi.org). In the case of self-nominations candidates should email a copy of their CV, a one to three page statement describing their previous editorial experience, vision and views about the future direction of this journal (e.g., how to increase the impact factor and breadth of contributors, how to be responsive to the challenge of open access journals), and contact information for two referees. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but please submit all nominating materials by March 30, 2023 for consideration.