ACJS EDITOR POSITION
Journal of Criminal Justice Education

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is seeking applications for the position of Editor of the Journal of Criminal Justice Education: 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 the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.
• 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 JCJE Editor Search Committee Chair, Craig Hemmens, at chemmens@boisestate.edu, via email attachments no later than January 5, 2011. The proposal should include:

• Statement of editorial philosophy for the Journal of Criminal Justice Education;
• 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.

The Journal of Criminal Justice Education is published four times a year, with issues in March, June, September, and December.  The Executive Board of the Academy will appoint the Editor for a three-year term. The Editor’s first issue will be March, 2012. There is a $5,000 summer stipend for the Editor.  Proposals for co-editorship will not be considered.

Requests for further information should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Craig Hemmens, Boise State University, 208-426-3251, chemmens@boisestate.edu. 

The ACJS policy regarding editor duties is available for review at ACJS Editor Duties Policy 6-2010.pdf.  The ACJS policies regarding the editor search and selection are available for review at ACJS Editor Search and Selection Policies 6-2010.pdf.

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