The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is actively seeking applications for open positions in their five ASHA journals. We are looking for enthusiastic researchers and scholars who will support ASHA Journals’ collective mission. Our goal is to disseminate research findings, theoretical advances, and clinical knowledge in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders by overseeing and maintaining the editorial direction of the journal.
ASHA Journals Overview
Since 1936, ASHA journals have published high-quality, impactful research that focus on advances made in the discipline of speech-language pathology, audiology, and communication sciences and disorders. Current openings with a brief description of the journal are listed below.
For more information about the journals, please go to: https://academy.pubs.asha.org/asha-journals-author-resource-center/selecting-a-journal/
Roles
Editor-in-Chief
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, 2027
- Has 5 to 7 hours a week to dedicate for editorial activities.
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.
Editor
Responsibilities:
- Assigns submitted manuscripts to editorial board members or external reviewers for review
- Monitors the peer-review process to ensure timeliness, thoroughness, and civility
- Consults on knowledge translation and content enrichment opportunities
- Recruits content, including special content collections, forums, and individual articles, with the support of the editor-in-chief
- Editors serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2027
- Editors have 5 to 7 hours a week to dedicate for editorial activities
Qualifications:
- Editors should demonstrate competence, a history of scholarly publications, and an established reputation in the research specialty (or specialties) to which they are assigned. In addition, editors should have substantial experience in reviewing manuscripts and extensive background in considerations related to the conduct and reporting of research
Editorial Board Member
Responsibilities:
- Provides structured peer reviews of at least 8 to 10 manuscript submissions and their revisions over the course of 1 year
- Provides peer reviews in a timely fashion, meeting or exceeding expectations for quality and tone
- Editorial board members serve a one-year term starting January 1, 2027
Qualifications:
- Editorial board members should possess a high degree of expertise in their specialty (or specialties), have experience with reviewing manuscripts, and be committed to participating in the process of providing timely, high-quality reviews for the journal on which they serve
Current Positions
Editors-in-Chief
EIC: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (2027–2029)
The journal, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for the three-year term from January 1st, 2027 to December 31st, 2029. AJSLP published bimonthly and concentrates on all aspects of clinical ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
EIC: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research – Hearing Section (2027–2029)
The Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR) is seeking an Editor-in-Chief of the Hearing section for the 3-year term beginning January 1st, 2027 and ending December 31st, 2029 ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editors
Editor: American Journal of Audiology (2027–2029)
American Journal of Audiology (AJA) is published quarterly and concentrates on clinical research pertaining to screening, diagnosis, management and outcomes of hearing and balance disorders as well as the etiologies ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (2027–2029)
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) is published on a bimonthly basis and concentrates on clinical research pertaining to screening, detection, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of communication and swallowing disorders ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research-Hearing Section (2027–2029)
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research-Speech Section (JSLHR-H) is published on a monthly basis and concentrates on the normal and disordered processes in speech, language, hearing, and related areas such ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research-Language Section (2027–2029)
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research-Speech Section (JSLHR-L) is published on a monthly basis and concentrates on the normal and disordered processes in speech, language, hearing, and related areas ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research-Speech Section (2027–2029)
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research-Speech Section (JSLHR-S) is published on a monthly basis and concentrates on the normal and disordered processes in speech, language, hearing, and related areas ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (2027–2029)
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (LSHSS) is published on a quarterly basis and concentrates on the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology in the schools, focusing on children ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Perspectives – SIG 11: Administration and Supervision (2027-2028)
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an editor for SIG 11: Administration and Supervision for the term beginning January of 2027 and ending December of 2028. Editors for ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Perspectives – SIG 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (2027-2028)
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an editor for SIG 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders for the term beginning January of 2027 and ending December of 2028. Editors ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Perspectives – SIG 16: School-Based Issues (2027-2028)
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an editor for SIG 16: School-Based Issues for the term beginning January of 2027 and ending December of 2028. Editors for ASHA ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Perspectives – SIG 19: Speech Science (2027-2028)
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an editor for SIG 19: Speech Science for the term beginning January of 2027 and ending December of 2028. Editors for ASHA ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Perspectives – SIG 5: Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Disorders (2027-2028)
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an editor for SIG 5: Craniofacial and Velopharyngeal Disorders for the term beginning January of 2027 and ending December of 2028. Editors ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editor: Perspectives – SIG 6: Hearing and Balance Sciences: Research and Clinical Applications (2027-2028)
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups is seeking an editor for SIG 6: Hearing and Balance Sciences: Research and Clinical Applications for the term beginning January of 2027 and ending ...
Application Due Date:
May 21st, 2026
Editorial Board Members
We will begin accepting applications for open editorial board member positions on July 24th, 2025.
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