STP is looking for a new editor for E-xcellence in Teaching

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology's PsychTeacher listserv, launched in 1998, provides a forum for psychology teachers at all levels to share ideas, seek advice, and discuss issues related to the teaching of psychology. Since the spring of 2000, the essay series E-xcellence in Teaching has been a feature of the listserv. Authors are invited to contribute essays related to various aspects of teaching psychology.  The essays are compiled into ebooks available on the STP website.

Timeline/Duties:

·         Recruit authors to contribute to the annual ­E-xcellence in Teaching volume.

·         Perform editing tasks related to the publication of monthly essays for E-xcellence in Teaching.

·         Work with other relevant STP individuals to publish E-xcellence essays on the PsychTeacher list and as an edited volume posted on the STP website.

·         Receive communications and participate in deliberations on the STP EC (TOPEC) electronic discussion list (ongoing).

·         Annual report to VP for Resources (May).

The terms for the current editors, Suzie Baker and Jeff Holmes, are up at the end of this calendar year.  For the last two terms, the position has been shared by two co-editors.  If you would be interested in sharing duties as a co-editor, please let me know.

The new editor would assume responsibility January 1st, 2013 to serve a 3-year term, however we would like to identify the new editor early so that person can work with the out-going editors.  The editor reports to the Vice President of Resources. To apply for the position, please send the following material to VP for Resources, Sue Frantz at sfrantz@highline.edu: an email expressing interest, highlighting experience with editing and a CV.  Please submit your materials by June 1st.