Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education Current Research Section Editor Seeks New Co-Editor
Applications Due: September 30, 2026
The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Journal Search Committee invites nominations and applications for a qualified individual to serve as the Current Research section editor of the Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE).
Established in 2000, Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal) is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) and is co-sponsored by four other teacher education associations. It is an interactive electronic journal capable of incorporating video, audio, animated images, and simulations into its articles, as well as ongoing dialogue about issues that advance the field.
The search committee seeks broad-based, experienced scholars to serve as a section editor for the current research section of the journal, while striving to maintain CITE’s rigor in publishing cutting-edge, high-quality research.
The new co-editor will serve for an initial term of three (renewable) years. The new co-editor will have the opportunity to shadow the outgoing section editor prior to the transition. The editors are responsible for producing four issues of CITE each year.
The responsibilities of the section editor(s) include:
- Overseeing and managing a rigorous review process, making final decisions on acceptance and rejection of articles
- Demonstrating a strong knowledge of the field
- Providing guidance to authors for preparing and submitting manuscripts
- Writing editorials to accompany selected issues/volumes
- Meeting publication deadlines
- Leading and attending meetings as needed
- Recruiting reviewers
- Promoting the journal and recruiting manuscripts as needed
- Attending the annual SITE conference (March/April) and the annual National Technology Leadership Summit (NLTS) (September)
- Collaborating with other SITE and/or AACE Editors as appropriate (e.g., Journal of Online Learning Research (JOLR), Journal of Technology and Teacher Education (JTATE), etc.)
Desired qualifications for this position include:
- Demonstrated successful editorial experience
- Ability to oversee and manage a rigorous review process and meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively, including a history of working with SITE/NTLS communities
- Record of publications in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
- Extensive experience as a reviewer for journals and conferences
- National reputation or growing national reputation in the field
Review of applications will begin September 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should provide the following information to the selection committee:
- Cover letter that includes a statement outlining the applicant’s qualifications, reasons for seeking the position, and overall vision as section editor of CITE
- Current curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information, including rank, affiliation, email address, and phone number, for three references who can speak to your qualifications as a potential journal editor.
Applications can be submitted at the following Google Drive Link:
https://forms.gle/nnpr6PciUftWFf8E8
SITE and AACE will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Appointment decisions will be on the basis of qualifications, merit, and need.
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