Search for Editor of Disability Studies Quarterly
The Board of Directors for the Society for Disability Studies announces a
search for a new editor for our journal, Disability Studies Quarterly. The
Editor will serve a three-year term with the possibility of renewal by the
Board for additional terms. The new editor, once selected, will work
closely with the current editor (David Pfeiffer) to ensure a smooth
transition. Applications are invited from members of SDS with the
experience, expertise and resources described below. Applications by people
from traditionally under-represented groups are strongly encouraged. The
following criteria will be used in making the selection decision:
- Membership: Member of the Society for Disability Studies.
- Scholarship/Expertise: Significant record of scholarship and publication in disability studies and other evidence of expertise in one or more areas of disability studies.
- Values: Commitment to the values and mission of the Society for Disability Studies.
- Openness: Commitment to include scholarship and other works that represent the full range of approaches, methods, epistemologies, and content include within the interdisciplinary field of disability studies. Openness to innovative and original contributions within a general context of excellence and rigorous peer review.
- Leadership: Record of leadership and contribution to the field of disability studies, including any previous experience in editorial roles of any kind.
- Organizational Skills: Evidence of ability to meet deadlines, delegate tasks, work well with others, and organize major responsibilities.
- Resources and Capacity: Evidence of institutional backing and support to help defray costs, allocate space, provide staff support and/or other contributions (both direct and in-kind) that will be required for the successful establishment and maintenance of an editorial office for DSQ.
Potential applicants should send a letter of interest along with supporting
documents to the chair of the search committee at the address given below.
Materials may be submitted in electronic or print formats. The letter
should outline the applicant's vision for the journal as well as addressing
the selection criteria outlined above. The deadline for applications to be
submitted is January 1, 2003. Further materials may be requested of some
finalist candidates. A final selection will be announced by
March 1, 2003.
DSQ Editor Search Committee Chair
Society for Disability Studies
c/o Dept. of Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago (MC 626)
1640 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Carol J. Gill, Ph.D.
Executive Officer, Society for Disability Studies
Department of Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
1640 West Roosevelt Road (M/C 626)
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 355-0550 V
(312) 996-7743 (fax)
(312) 996-4664 TTY
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