Appointment of an Editor in Chief

The International Journal of Psychoanalysis is looking to appoint a new Editor-in-Chief to succeed Dana Birksted Breen in March 2022. The term is five years, renewable for a further five years.

An international appointments committee from the Executive of the College of the International Journal has been established, with interviews to be held on December 5^th, 2020.

Any member of the International Psychoanalytic Association in good standing and with the required qualifications and experience is eligible to apply. Qualifications and experience required include: demonstrated open-mindedness and curiosity in relation to diverse psychoanalytic traditions, being a published author, excellent written English, and proven academic ability in editing. The Appointments Committee is looking for someone with a compelling vision for the future of the Journal and the role of the Editor-in-Chief, compatible with respect for the IJP traditions and the editorial and financial success of the Journal in a rapidly changing professional environment.

For further information about the post, qualifications, and the personal capacities requested, please contact Caroline Langley (Caroline.Langley@iopa.org.uk). Applications, which must reach Caroline Langley before midnight on October 31^st, will need to include a CV, a vision statement, details of the applicant’s abilities with reference to the job description, and the names of three referees able to comment.

Closing Date for Applications: October 31^st 2020
Notification of shortlist: November 23^rd 2020
Interviews (likely via zoom): December 5^th 2020.  Please save the date.