CALL FOR JOURNAL EDITOR

National Rural Education Association

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The National Rural Education Association is in search of an Editor for “The Rural Educator” to assume responsibilities by Fall, 2009 with first publication in Winter, 2010. Editorship is a five year appointment. The only financial support provided by the Association is for office supplies, printing, distribution, and mailing of the journal.

Job Functions:
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1. Work with the Editorial Board and Executive Director to continue to produce a high quality

journal based on the needs of the readership

2. Manage the flow, edit, and publish selected manuscripts

3. Correspond with authors submitting manuscripts

4. Work successfully with guest editors, graduate assistants, and/or clerical/secretarial staff

Qualifications:

1. Must be associated with an institution actively involved in NREA

2. University support by providing graduate assistant and secretarial help

3. Ability to devote adequate time to the editorship and possess a credible record of scholarly

publication

4. Ability to communicate effectively with authors, Editorial Review Board members, and

association personnel

To apply submit the following proposal items electronically:

1. Proposed editor(s)/associate editor(s) with vita and qualifications. Indicate how responsibilities

will be allocated.

2. A letter of support/commitment from the Dean and University outlining services they will

provide (e.g. release time, graduate students, secretarial assistance, etc.)

3. Statement of unique positive features/implications of your department/university for the

Editorship

4. A vision statement for the journal and how you will put your vision into action

Submit proposals by October 1, 2009 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