Editor vacancy: Psychology Teaching Review (PTR)

• Term: up to 3 years
• Closing date: 15 November 2024

The Division of Academics, Researchers, and Teachers in Psychology (DARTP) is seeking to appoint a new editor (or co-editor team) for the Psychology Teaching Review. 

The Psychology Teaching Review (two issues a year) publishes a range of articles relating to teaching and learning in psychology. It is accessible online via BPS Explore as either paid-for access for the public or free for DARTP members.

Outline of role

The editor will assess manuscript submissions, manage the peer review process and liaise with authors, reviewers and the BPS Design and Production Team during the production process. 

The editor will also prepare and implement strategic editorial development plans in terms of content and approach, to build the status and visibility of the Psychology Teaching Review.

The editor will receive support from the BPS Design and Production team on the production process, the BPS Communications team in getting news out to DARTP members and the BPS Academic Publications Team for editorial development.

While previous experience of editing a publication is desirable it is not essential. 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, email your CV and cover letter to dartp.mns@bps.org.uk by 15 November 2024, using 'PTR editor application' in the subject header.

The start date for this role will be 1 January 2025.

Candidates should be members of the DARTP.

The DARTP welcomes applications from the following groups of people who are under-represented within psychology: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

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