Calls for editor nominations

The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board of APA has opened nominations for the editorship of Developmental Psychology. Koraly Perez-Edgar, PhD is the incumbent editor.

Candidates should be members of APA and should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2028 to prepare for issues published in 2029. The APA Journals program values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages the application of members of all groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ psychologists, and those with disabilities, as well as candidates across all stages of their careers. Self-nominations are also encouraged. The search is chaired by Catherine Haden, PhD and Michael Lamb, PhD.

Nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search website.

Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by email to Journal Services Associate Jen Chaseopens in new window.

Deadline for accepting nominations is Monday, January 11, 2027, after which phase one vetting will begin.

The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board of APA has opened nominations for the editorship of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Pim Cuijpers, PhD is the incumbent editor.

Candidates should be members of APA and should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2028 to prepare for issues published in 2029. The APA Journals program values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages the application of members of all groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ psychologists, and those with disabilities, as well as candidates across all stages of their careers. Self-nominations are also encouraged. The search is chaired by Ronald T. Brown, PhD, ABPP, and Andres De Los Reyes, PhD.

Nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search website.

Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by email to Journal Services Associate Jen Chaseopens in new window.

Deadline for accepting nominations is Monday, January 11, 2027, after which phase one vetting will begin.

The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board of APA has opened nominations for the editorship of the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Sarah Brown-Schmidt, PhD is the incumbent editor.

Candidates should be members of APA and should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2028 to prepare for issues published in 2029. The APA Journals program values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages the application of members of all groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ psychologists, and those with disabilities, as well as candidates across all stages of their careers. Self-nominations are also encouraged. The search is chaired by Qiwei (Britt) He, PhD and Heejung Kim, PhD.

Nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search website.

Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by email to Journal Services Associate Jen Chaseopens in new window.

Deadline for accepting nominations is Monday, January 11, 2027, after which phase one vetting will begin.

The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board of APA has opened nominations for the editorship of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes. Sandra L. Murray, PhD is the incumbent editor.

Candidates should be members of APA and should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2028 to prepare for issues published in 2029. The APA Journals program values equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages the application of members of all groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQ psychologists, and those with disabilities, as well as candidates across all stages of their careers. Self-nominations are also encouraged. The search is chaired by Steve W.J. Kozlowski, PhD.

Nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search website.

Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by email to Journal Services Associate Jen Chaseopens in new window.

Deadline for accepting nominations is Monday, January 11, 2027, after which phase one vetting will begin.

The Division of Trauma Psychology (Division 56) invites nominations for the editorship of its journal, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, for a term from January 1, 2029, through December 31, 2034. We are seeking distinguished leaders with broad, field-spanning expertise in trauma research and practice, who can shepherd high-quality scholarship at the intersection of science, clinical care, and policy. Nominations will be considered until selection is completed, but for optimal consideration, candidates should apply before January 22, 2027, 11:59 p.m., Eastern time.

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy® publishes empirical research on the psychological effects of trauma. The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy.

The journal publishes empirical research on a wide range of trauma-related topics, spanning disciplines, methodologies and globally relevant issues, including:

• Psychological treatments and effects
• Promotion of education and training about trauma
• Assessment and diagnosis of trauma
• Pathophysiology of trauma reactions
• Health services (delivery of services to trauma populations)
• Epidemiological studies and risk factor studies
• Neuroimaging studies
• Trauma and cultural competence
• Complex trauma etiologies and treatments

The incoming editor should be available to start managing manuscripts January 1, 2028, to prepare for issues published in 2029. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, is the incumbent editor, whose term ends on December 31, 2028.

We welcome candidates who bring wide-ranging areas of specialty and a commitment to inclusive, translational science. Ideal editors will demonstrate a distinguished record of contributions to trauma science, clinical practice, and/or policy, with a robust publication history and visible leadership in the field.

Please nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search portal. Self-nominations are welcome. Questions may be directed to the APA Publishing editor search liaison, Rashika Venkat. The search is chaired by Sylvia A. Marotta-Walters, PhD, ABPP.

Application materials should include:

• A current CV.
• A description of the candidate’s publishing and editorial experience.
• A statement outlining the candidate’s vision for the journal, including priorities for how they would promote interdisciplinary, diverse, and policy-relevant trauma scholarship.

The new editor will be expected to join APA and Division 56, if not already a member.

The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board of APA, along with APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology), has opened nominations for the editorship of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology for the years 2029-2034. Mark Beauchamp, PhD, is the incumbent editor.

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology is the official publication of APA Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology). The journal publishes papers in all areas of sport, exercise, and performance psychology for applied scientists and practitioners.

The journal is committed to publishing evidence that supports the application of psychological principles to facilitate peak sport performance, enhance physical activity participation, and achieve optimal human performance. Published papers include experimental studies, correlational studies, evaluation studies, and qualitative research. 

Candidates should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2028 to prepare for issues published in 2029. Please note that the P&C Board encourages participation by members of underrepresented groups in the publication process and would particularly welcome such nominees.

Hortensia Amaro, PhD, and J.D. DeFreese, PhD, will cochair the search.

Nominate candidates through APA’s Editor Search website.

Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by email to Journal Associate Publisher Cheryl Johnsonopens in new window.

The deadline for accepting nominations is Thursday, January 8, 2027, after which phase one vetting will begin.

Visit the Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology homepage for more information.