JAPNA Associate Editor Position – Overview

Position Overview

JAPNA is fully owned by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) and is published under a contract with Sage Publications. The Associate Editor of JAPNA collaborates with the Editor-in-Chief, the Managing Editor, the Editorial Board, the Publisher, and the APNA Board to develop journal content, policy, and a strategic plan to ensure a professional, relevant publication.

The Associate Editor:

• Is appointed by the APNA Board of Directors and provides services under a contract with APNA.
• Works under the direction of the JAPNA Editor-in-Chief.
  • Coordinates activities to assist in review of manuscripts, editorial decisions, and development of JAPNA issues 6 times yearly.
  • Represents JAPNA at local, national, and international meetings as directed by the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Assumes the responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief in the event of that individual’s inability to carry out her/his obligations until such time as the Editor-in-Chief is able to resume her/his duties or the APNA Board of Directors makes a decision on the appointment of a new Editor-in-Chief.
  • Completes other journal-related activities as directed by the Editor-in-Chief.

The initial appointment is for a 2-year term, which can be renewed by the APNA BOD. The JAPNA Editor-in-Chief will evaluate the Associate Editor 6 months after his/her appointment to assess contributions and discuss changes in the position. The position includes a stipend and support for required travel/conferences.