AACAP Seeks Next JAACAP Editor-in-Chief
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is seeking candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP).
The JAACAP Editor-in-Chief is responsible for stewardship of the AACAP journal publishing portfolio (currently JAACAP, JAACAP Open, and JAACAP Connect) and provides editorial leadership of JAACAP. The Editor-in-Chief is appointed for a 5-year term, potentially renewable once, for a total of up to 10 years.
The Editor-in-Chief must be an AACAP Distinguished Fellow in good standing. Qualifications for the Editor-in-Chief include a record of significant scholarly achievement; familiarity with the literature in the field, clinical research design, and basic concepts of statistics and ethics of research; administrative and editorial skills, including familiarity with online peer review systems; capacity for detailed and deadline-dependent work; an understanding of the national and international community of scholars and practitioners; and strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
For consideration, interested candidates should submit:
- a letter of interest including a 300-word summary describing interest in the Editor-in-Chief position and thoughts on future advancements for JAACAP;
- curriculum vitae; and
- disclosures.
Click here for Qualifications, Expectations, Role, and Responsibilities for the JAACAP Editor‐in‐Chief.
Candidates must submit materials no later than Tuesday, January 20, 2026 to Carmen J. Thornton, MPH, MCHES cthornton@aacap.org.
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