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TLT Proofreaders

The Language Teacher. . . needs English language proofreaders immediately. Qualified applicants will be JALT members with language teaching experience, a fax, email, and a computer that can process MS Word files. The position will require several hours of concentrated work every month, mailing list subscription, and occasional online and face-to-face meetings. If more qualified candidates apply than we can accept, we will consider them in order as further vacancies appear. The supervised apprentice program of The Language Teacher trains proofreaders in TLT style, format, and operations. Apprentices begin by shadowing experienced proofreaders and then rotate from section to section of the magazine until they become familiar with TLT's operations as a whole. They then assume proofreading tasks themselves. Consequently, when annual or occasional staff vacancies arise, the best qualified candidates tend to come from current staff, and the result is often a succession of vacancies filled and created in turn. As a rule, TLT recruits publicly for proofreaders and translators, giving senior proofreaders and translators first priority as other staff positions become vacant. Please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to the Publications Board Chair.

The Language Teacherの編集長募集

このたび本誌では編集長を募集しております。任期は２年間で、毎月の日本語編集と日本語論文採択の責任者となります。望ましい条件は以下の通りですので、興味のある方は略歴・業績表を応募理由とともに日本語編集長まで添付メールでお送りください。なお、締め切りは６月末とさせていただきます。

• JALT会員であること
• 第二言語教育分野での業績が多い人
• 日本語と英語に堪能な人
• 編集作業の経験がある人
• メール、ファックスが使用できる人

The Language Teacherの日本語論文査読者の募集

The Language Teacherでは、日本語教育が専門の査読者を募集しております。興味のある方は、略歴と研究業績を添付して日本語編集長 The Japanese Editorまでご連絡下さい。

JALT Journal Associate Editor

The JALT Publications Board invites applications for the position of Associate Editor of the JALT Journal. The Associate Editor will work with the Editor to produce the journal, which is published twice a year in May and November. After being recommended by the Publications Board and approved by the JALT Executive Board, the successful applicant will first serve as Associate Editor (1-2 years) before serving as Editor (2-3 years). The successful applicant will have the following:

1. Previous editorial experience
2. Ability to meet deadlines and handle correspondence
3. A sound background in issues related to language education
4. A master's degree in language education or a related field
5. Seven or more years of experience teaching language, at least four of which have been in Japan
6. A current resident of Japan
7. A member in good standing with JALT
8. Experience with JALT Publications

Duties include processing submissions, sending them out for review, communicating with authors and reviewers working with authors to help them improve promising manuscripts, editing the Perspectives section of the JALT Journal, and assisting the editor as required. As Editor duties increase to include editing feature articles and the research forum, overseeing all other sections, working with proofreaders and the layout company, and guiding the publication in accordance with JALT policies.

Candidates should submit the following application materials by email attachment by January 30, 2008.

• A resume/ curriculum vita, including a complete list of publications
• A statement of purpose indicating both why they would like to become Associate Editor (and later advance to Editor) and their qualifications, and
• Copies of any recent publications.

Application materials should be sent to both the Publication Board Chair, Kim Bradford-Watts, and the current editor, Steve Cornwell at: pubchair at jalt-publications.org and jj-editor at jalt-publications.org

Applicants will be notified of the Board's decision, which is subject to approval by the JALT Executive Board, in early 2008.

Conference Proceedings Co-Editor(s)

JALT Conference Proceedings is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Co-Editor for the 2007 volume. Applicants must be JALT members and must have the knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities to oversee the production of this annual publication. Previous experience in publications, especially at an editorial level, is an asset. Knowledge of JALT publications and experience in assisting with JALT Conferences is desirable. Applicants must also have a computer with email and access to a fax machine.

This post requires a commitment from November 2007 to approximately June 2008 to evaluate, edit, and select articles to appear in the annual Proceedings. Editors are also required to assemble and supervise a team of assistant editors and a reading committee to evaluate papers. The assumption of duties is scheduled to begin before the JALT2007 conference in November 2007.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (including details of publication background and published works), a cover letter, and a statement of purpose indicating why they would like to become Co-editor of the Conference Proceedings to: Kim Bradford-Watts, JALT Publications Board Chair.