Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to oversee group 1 of the ASHA special interest groups (SIGs) for the three-year term beginning January 1st, 2026 and ending December 31st, 2028. Perspectives is published bimonthly and is a review journal focused on bridging the gap from research to practice and advancing knowledge translation in the field. This EIC position would oversee the following SIGs:
SIG 1: Language Learning and Education
SIG 4: Fluency and Fluency Disorders
SIG 5: Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal
SIG 12: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
SIG 16: School-Based Issues
Responsibilities:
- Assigns submitted manuscripts to editors.
- Monitors performance and timeliness of editors.
- Recruits content, including special content collections, forums, and individual articles.
- Serves a three-year term starting January 1, 2026.
Qualifications:
Individuals appointed to this role must have substantial experience in reviewing and editing manuscripts, in addition to a strong reputation for research. Further, as noted in the Council of Science Editors White Paper on Integrity in Scientific Journal Publications, the Editor-in-Chief is expected to be “skilled in the arts of writing, editing, critical assessment, negotiation, and diplomacy.”
Additional Requirements:
EICs must be an ASHA member and an affiliate of a Special Interest Group.
