Academic Editor: Journal of Music Teacher Education
The Journal of Music Teacher Education, a publication of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, is seeking nominations for the position of Editor. Duties begin on July 1, 2022 and continue through June 30, 2028. Deadline for application materials: February 1, 2022.
Qualifications
- Membership in the Society for Music Teacher Education. Any NAfME member who selects Teacher Education as a professional teaching area is an SMTE member.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, as evidenced by active participation in the field of music teacher education.
- Prior experience serving on major research journal editorial boards/committees.
- Expertise, professionalism, and time needed to carry out the duties of the position.
- Sustained interest and publication in music teacher education.
- Regular participation in national conferences of SMTE and NAfME.
- Support of your employing institution (release time, staffing for editorial assistant, dedicated email account and server storage, travel budget) throughout the 6-year term.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Chairperson of the JMTE Editorial Committee (schedule meetings, provide status reports, conduct biennial elections)
- Manage the manuscript review process (preliminary reviews, reviewer assignments, evaluative decisions, administrator notifications)
- Serve as chief copy editor of manuscripts recommended for publication
- Collaborate with the production editor in finalizing each journal issue.
Application
- Provide a letter indicating your interest in the position including your vision for JMTE, and a statement confirming that you can fulfill the duties required of the position.
- Provide a complete vitae that demonstrates your qualifications for the position.
- Obtain three letters of support, sent directly to the email address below, from nationally recognized individuals in music teacher education.
- Verify that your NAfME membership is and will be current as of July 1, 2022; lapses in membership may prevent you from being appointed.
Email the application materials by February 1, 2022, to ebjmte@gmail.com
James Austin, Editor
Journal of Music Teacher Education
University of Colorado, Boulder
jmte@colorado.edu
Editorial Committee Members: Journal of Music Teacher Education
The Journal of Music Teacher Education seeks nominations for four new members of the editorial review committee. Duties begin July 1, 2022 and continue through June 30, 2028. Deadline for application materials: February 1, 2022.
Qualifications
- Membership in the Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE). Any NAfME member who selects Teacher Education as a professional teaching area is an SMTE member.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, as evidenced by active participation in the field of music teacher education.
- Expertise, professionalism, and time needed to carry out the duties of the position.
- Sustained interest and publication in music teacher education.
- Regular participation in national conferences of SMTE and NAfME.
Responsibilities
- Complete thorough and timely written reviews of manuscripts (approximately 2-3 per month) that reflect full consideration of all valid scholarly perspectives.
- Communicate regularly with the Editor on matters germane to the journal.
- Attend all Editorial Committee meetings held at SMTE and NAfME national conferences, as well as any virtual meetings scheduled by the editor.
Application
- Provide a letter confirming your interest in the position and your ability to fulfill the required responsibilities.
- Provide a complete CV that demonstrates your qualifications for the position.
- Obtain one letter of nomination/support, sent directly to the email address below, from a nationally recognized individual in music teacher education.
- Verify that your NAfME membership is and will be current as of July 1, 2022; lapses in membership may prevent you from advancing to the finalist round or being appointed.
Email the application materials by February 1, 2022, to ebjmte@gmail.com
James Austin, Editor
Journal of Music Teacher Education
University of Colorado, Boulder
jmte@colorado.edu
