Chief Editor of Physical Review Physics Education Research

The American Physical Society is conducting an international search for a new Chief Editor of Physical Review Physics Education Research (PRPER). A top ranked journal in its field, PRPER covers the full array of experimental and theoretical research relating to the teaching and learning of physics and astronomy. PRPER is also the only fully open access journal for physics education research.

The Chief Editor is key in shaping the journal and growing and elevating it within the community. The person in this role is responsible for the journal content, leading the Editorial Team, and the journal’s daily operation. As Chair of the Editorial Board, the Chief Editor selects and leads the journal’s board members, in consultation with the Managing Editor. They also appoint and oversee the journal’s Statistical Modeling Review Committee. The Chief Editor must be visionary and strategic, collaborating with APS Publications Leadership and Management to develop the journal’s scope and direction.  

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• Stature in a field of research within the scope of PRPER and with the journal’s author/referee communities;
• Excellent knowledge of the research landscape in PRPER’s areas of coverage;
• A track record of editorial service with scholarly journals;
• Ability to work effectively with an international array of authors, referees, and editors, and with the APS;
• The advocacy skills, integrity, and wisdom to lead the journal in responding to publication matters and issues important to all communities served by the journal;
• Experience leading and mobilizing teams (even without direct line management authority) ;
• Experience chairing meetings with diplomacy and ensuring that all members have the opportunity to contribute ;
• Ability to make prompt independent evaluations and decisions;
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities for improvement and executing appropriate change;
• Strong sense of integrity and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive research community. 

As a part of the APS Editorial Team, the Chief Editor is expected to maintain and promote a productive and positive work environment focused on professional excellence and in alignment with APS Core values.

The Chief Editor may maintain their present position and location while devoting a fraction of their time to this position. The initial appointment is for a three-year term with renewal possible after review. Compensation will depend on the specific demands of the role. The desired starting date is Jan 1, 2025, with some availability in late 2024 to allow for a transition with the current Chief Editor.

The American Physical Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from or nominations of women and members of minority groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition), citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants from all over the world are invited to apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter explaining interest in the role. Location in the US is not a requirement. and location in the US is not a requirement. Review of applications will begin in October 2024 and continue until a candidate is selected. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent to: Editorial Search Committee, at edsearch@aps.org.