 Performance Improvement Quarterly Seeks Editor
The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) is looking for a new editor to serve a three-year term for our highly-acclaimed publication, Performance Improvement Quarterly (PIQ). PIQ is a highly respected journal in the field of human performance technology (HPT) entering it’s 22nd year of publication. As a peer-reviewed journal its goal is to stimulate professional discussion and to advance the discipline of performance technology through the publication of scholarly works.
PIQ emphasizes original work involving technologies such as analysis or evaluation as well as interventions such as motivation, personnel selection, instruction/training, performance aids, or performance guidance. PIQ is published by John Wiley & Sons in cooperation with ISPI.
The editor should have an understanding of the practice of human performance technology as well as its theoretical underpinnings. The editor must be able to recognize sound applications of performance technology (especially in the workplace) which are supported by the use of theory. The editor must be able to identify valid research and practice related to the field of performance improvement.
The editor, who guides the journal and coordinates the review of manuscripts, receives a stipend of $750 per issue. Key editorial tasks include: - Coordinating the review of submitted manuscripts by peer reviewers.
- Developing and monitoring the peer review process as a whole.
- Coordinating editorial production processes efforts with ISPI and John Wiley & Sons.
- Coordinating and working on editorial direction with ISPI.
- Working with the editorial advisory board so develop an annual publishing plan that sets directions and themes for coming issues.
The editor should have an understanding of the practice of human performance technology as well as its theoretical underpinnings. The editor must be able to recognize sound applications of performance technology (especially in the workplace) which are supported by the use of theory. The editor must be able to identify valid research and practice related to the field of performance improvement.
The editor must have excellence organization and communication (both oral and written) skills. In addition to the skills described above, a history of scholarly publishing, a doctorate degree (PhD, EdD), strong knowledge of APA Style are required, CPT designation preferred but not required. Those interested in applying for the position should send a resume, a writing sample, history of publications, and the contact information for three professional references to: International Society for Performance Improvement, PIQ Editor
Attn: John Y. Chen, Publications Manager
1400 Spring Street, Suite 260
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
If you have any questions, please call 301.587.8570 x106 or email: johnc@ispi.org. All materials must be received by April 30, 2009. |