Call for Proposals

Journal Editor – School Science and Mathematics

The School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) has served science and mathematics communities for over 100 years, facilitating communications, research and dissemination of knowledge among K-12 teachers and higher education faculty. The official journal of SSMA, School Science and Mathematics (continuously published since 1901), is one of the most prestigious journals among science and mathematics educators. Currently the Association is soliciting applications for the position of Editor of School Science and Mathematics, for the term July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016. The Board of Directors plans to select the new Editor (or Co-Editors) at its meeting in November, 2010. Prospective applicants for the five-year term of Editor need to provide the Search Committee with evidence of the following:

Strong professional commitment to the editorial role of a major international professional journal.
Available logistical support to produce a quality journal punctually, including the time required for accomplishing the duties of the Editor (e.g., institutional support – minimum 50% release time for Editor, 50% secretarial support), adequate office space, accepted procedures to update the Board and Executive Director on budgetary matters.
Appropriate professional background knowledge and experience to support both science and mathematics education.
Sound organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
Personal commitment to mission and goals of the School Science and Mathematics Association.
Proven editorial abilities and experience, including the capability to work cooperatively with other professionals.

The SSMA typically awards the editorship as a grant/contract to the host institution. The Association characteristically provides annual support to hire an appropriate editorial staff, plus furnishes supplies and a computer system. SSMA allots some support for the one-year transition before assuming the editorship. The Association pays the expenses of the Editor to attend the Board Meetings twice per year.

Submitted proposals should describe specifically the Editorial Office operations, the composition of the internal Editorial Board specific to both science and mathematics education, and the planned resource utilization procedures. Submit the proposal, with appropriate documentation, electronically by August 15, 2010, to office@ssma.org.

Finalists will be interviewed during the Board Meeting on November 3, 2010 in Ft. Meyers, Florida. Contact Don Balka, Search Committee Chair, at donbalka@sprintmail.com or 574-784-3382 for any additional information.

Executive Co-Directors
Julie Thomas & Juliana Utley Phone: 405-744-8018
Oklahoma State University Fax: 405-744-6290
College of Education
E-Mail: office@ssma.org
245 Willard
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078