Monash Debating Review Editor and Assistant Editor

The Monash Debating Review is looking for an Editor and Assistant Editors for their 2010 edition.  Here are the details of the roles and how to apply:


Editor-in-Chief of the Monash Debating Review: Call for Applications


DEADLINE: March 10, 2010

The Monash Association of Debaters (MAD) is currently soliciting applicants for Editor-in-Chief of Monash Debating Review (MDR).

About the MDR
First published in 2002, the MDR is an annual publication that aims to both inform readers and provide a forum for discussion of issues as they relate to debating and adjudicating. The MDR draws on the opinions and experiences of some of the best debaters, adjudicators and coaches from around the world.

The MDR is the world’s only international debating journal. It is a scholarly, interdisciplinary journal that has featured articles from Australia, Russia, New Zealand and the United States, as well as interviews with prominent public intellectuals and policy-makers.

Position Description
The Editor-in-Chief position is open to all members of the international debating community. In 2009, the MDR Editor-in-Chief was Michael Kotrly, who won the World Universities Debating Championship in 2006 representing the University of Toronto.

The Editor-in-Chief is in charge of overseeing the publication process of the Monash Debating Review.

The Editor-in-Chief will:
• Set editorial policy for the journal and provide the vision and leadership that will assure the Monash Debating Review is the pre-eminent journal in the field;
• Be responsible for maintaining the high quality and integrity of the journal; Provide general oversight of journal content, including determining the content and themes of each edition;
• Encourage the submission of manuscripts of the highest standard from the world debating community;
• Manage an international team of Associate Editors, who will edit, proofread and critically analyse submitted articles;
• Report regularly to the Executive of the Monash Association of Debaters;
• Select, supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to the Editorial Board;
• Have ultimate responsibility for the acceptance or rejection of all contributions;
• Determine which manuscripts are to be published in each issue, determine their order, and give final approval for publication;
• Maintain the production timeline of the journal (an edition is to be produced by September 2010); and
• Market the MDR to the debating community.

Selection Criteria
Applications will be judged based on the best combination of
• Previous editorial and/or publication experience;
• Debating and/or adjudicating experience;
• A cover letter detailing reasons for wanting to serve.

Compensation
The Editor-in-Chief is a volunteer position.

Application Procedure
The deadline for submitting applications is March 10, 2010. Applications should be emailed to Kiran Iyer, President, Monash Association of Debaters at monash.debaters.president@gmail.com.



Associate Editor of the Monash Debating Review: Call for Applications
DEADLINE: March 10, 2010
The Monash Association of Debaters (MAD) is seeking applications for the role of Associate Editor of Monash Debating Review (MDR).

Position Description
The Associate Editors source and edit articles for the Monash Debating Review.

There are four Associate Editor positions. In 2009, Associate Editors were appointed from Europe, North America and Australasia.

An Associate Editor will:
• Encourage the submission of manuscripts from the worldwide debating community;
• Analyse and critically evaluate each submission;
• Proofread and edit submitted articles; and
• Report regularly to the Editor-in-Chief.

Selection Criteria
Applications will be judged based on the best combination of
• Previous editorial and/or publication experience;
• Debating and/or adjudicating experience; and
• A cover letter detailing ability to effectively fulfill the position’s responsibilities

Compensation
The Associate-Editor role is a volunteer position.

Application Procedure
The deadline for submitting applications is March 10, 2010. Applications should be emailed to Kiran Iyer, President, Monash Association of Debaters at monash.debaters.president@gmail.com .