JoPTE Editor-in-Chief Proposals

Expectations and Selection Criteria


  • The EiC must be a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.


  • Ideal editorial candidates will have a credible list of publications and substantial experience in the peer review process (prior editorial board experience with JOPTE or a comparable peer reviewed journal preferred).


  • Demonstrated ability to fulfill the identified responsibilities of the EiC.


  • Demonstrated leadership and vision appropriate to further the position of JOPTE as the leading journal in physical therapy education research as well as provide guidance and development for the Editorial Board members and peer reviewers in achieving that aim.


  • Demonstrated experience in writing and editing scholarly manuscripts.


  • Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication.


  • Demonstrated ability to lead and function effectively in a professional team.

Proposal Requirements

Proposal Requirements


1. A Letter of Interest, including a description of why you wish to serve, goals for the first term of service, demonstrated understanding of expectations for and responsibilities of the role, and demonstrated understanding of the mission of the Academy and JOPTE.


2. Proposed responsibilities, credentials, and qualifications of an Associate Editor and Managing Editor presuming that structure is maintained.


a. The Associate Editor stipend is determined by the EiC based on proposed scope of responsibilities.


b.The Managing Editor’s scope of services is currently contracted with KGL Editorial and potentially open for negotiation in collaboration with KGL and the Academy Board.


c. If resignation and appointment/reappointment of the current Editorial Board is being considered, specify what qualifications are proposed for the new Board and how new members will be solicited and selected.


3. Proposed editorial leadership structure and management team responsibilities if different than existing structure (see #2a and b).


a. The submitter may propose an alternate leadership/staffing structure. In such a case, provide a rationale for the proposed change(s).


4. A plan and schedule for effecting the transition and selection of the Associate Editor and Editorial Board members


5. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak objectively to attributes needed for success as Editor-in-Chief.



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