Wanted: Editor-In-Chief

The National Dance Society Is Seeking An Editor-In-Chief For It's Annual Journal

NDS, an all-volunteer run non-profit organization, is seeking an Editor-In-Chief for its annual journal.  This is an excellent professional development opportunity for individuals who want to get experience in professional publications.  To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to NDS Executive Director, Fran Anthony Meyer.

The NDSJ Editor-in-Chief’s requirements and responsibilities include - but are not limited to - the following:

1. Have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a dance-related area with additional expertise in one of the following:  editing, writing, research, or publishing.
2. Have a working knowledge of the guidelines found in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed., 2020).
3. Serve as the leader of the NDS Editorial Review Board, chairing all committee meetings, and submitting written reports and updates when requested.
4. Prepare and update the following materials:  Author Guidelines for submitting manuscripts, Manuscript Review Flow Process, and External Reviewer Guidelines.
5. Initially review submissions, external reviews, and author revisions, and provide appropriate feedback, as necessary, to maintain high academic standards.
6. In the case that the manuscript content or focus is inappropriate for NDSJ, the Editor-in-Chief confers with the Associate Editor to make joint decisions regarding any rejections, or contacts the author(s) directly with guidelines for the author to revise and re-submit..
7. Correspond with authors, reviewers, and publication staff to maintain schedule.
8. Ensure the double-blinded review process.
9. Submit manuscripts to at least 2 reviewers expert in the specific area who can be objective and do not have conflicts of interest. 
10. Maintain confidentiality and objectivity regarding manuscripts and the review process.
11. Set and manage the timeline from submission to print release.
12. Prepare the table of contents, compile the author-approved manuscripts, secure any missing content, and overview for copyediting consistency, prior to sending to the publisher.
13. Proof the page layouts, sharing with the NDS president, associate editor, and publications editor.
14. Have final approval on the print layout.