Call for Nominations for Journal Editor of International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation

The Division 52 (International Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is pleased to welcome nominations and self-nominations for the editorship of International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation (IPP) for the years 2022–2026. Dr. Stuart Carr, Ph.D., is the current editor. The journal is published by Hogrefe Publishing Corp.

International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation® is committed to publishing research that examines human behavior and experiences around the globe from a psychological perspective. It publishes intervention strategies that use psychological science to improve the lives of people around the world.

The journal promotes the use of psychological science that is contextually informed, culturally inclusive, and dedicated to serving the public interest.

The journal addresses international and global issues, including:

•     inter-group relations
•     disaster response
•     societal and national development
•     environmental conservation
•     emigration and immigration
•     education
•     social and workplace environments
•     policy and decision making
•     leadership
•     health care
•     poverty and economic justice
•     the experiences and needs of disadvantaged groups

Please read more about the journal here: https://www.hogrefe.com/us/journal/international-perspectives-in-psychology-research-practice-consultation

Candidates should be available to start receiving manuscripts in late 2021 to prepare for issues published in 2022. The ideal candidate will be someone who may have served on the IPP editorial board, is knowledgeable in the broad domains of international psychology, possesses excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, and is familiar with the Editorial Manager online manuscript submission and peer-review system. Candidates who are members of underrepresented groups and/or reside outside of the United States are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be proficient in English. Candidates will receive a stipend. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.

If not already a member, the new Editor must become an APA member and a member of Division 52, remaining as such throughout the editorial term. Preference will be given to candidates who have been members of APA and Division 52 for at least two years. All applicants should have an interest in International Psychology.

Applications should include a one-to-two-page statement outlining the candidate’s vision for the future of the journal, a CV, and, if nominated, a brief (one page or less) letter of endorsement from the nominator.

Nominations, including self-nominations, should be submitted to Lawrence H. Gerstein, Ph.D. at lgerstein@bsu.edu by May 31, 2021.

We look forward to receiving your nominations.