JOLR Call for New Editor

Journal of Online Learning Research Seeks New Co-Editor

 

Applications Due: October 1, 2026

The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Journal Search Committee invites nominations and applications for a qualified individual to serve as co-Editor who will eventually succeed as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Online Learning Research (JOLR).

JOLR is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to the theoretical, empirical, and pragmatic understanding of technologies and their impact on pedagogy and policy in primary and secondary (K-12) distance, online, and/or blended environments. 

JOLR was established in 2014 and is published by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), The journal is open source and free. Online access to all issues of JOLR is available via LearnTechLib – The Learning & Technology Library. It produces approximately 3-4 issues per year, and its current acceptance rate is approximately 25%. 

The search committee seeks a broad-based experienced scholar to serve as a co-editor while striving to maintain JOLR’s rigor in publishing cutting-edge, high-quality research. 

 

The new co-editor will serve for an initial term of three years. 

The new co-editor will initially work with the current editor-in-chief and then serve a term as editor-in-chief of themselves . 

The responsibilities of the 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 (K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning)
  • Providing guidance to authors for preparing and submitting manuscripts, particularly for the main or “Research” section of the journal
  •   Writing editorials to accompany selected issues
  • Working with the associate editor in their efforts to manage the “International” and “Practitioner Corner” sections
  •   Meeting publication deadlines
  • Leading and attending meetings as needed
  • Recruiting JOLR Editorial Review Board members and reviewers
  • Promoting the journal and recruiting manuscripts as needed
  • Attending the annual SITE conference (i.e., March) and the annual National Technology Leadership Summit (NLTS) (i.e., September)
  •   Participating in SITE Executive Board meetings (electronically or in-person)
  • Collaborating with other SITE and/or AACE Editors as appropriate  (e.g. Contemporary Issues in Technology in Education [CITE], Journal of Technology and Teacher Education [JTATE], etc.)
  • Supporting authors and reviewers with letters of support

Desired qualifications for this position include:

  • Demonstrated successful editorial experience, including strong copy-editing skills 
  • Ability to oversee and manage rigorous review process and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively, including a history of working with SITE/NTLS communities
  • Track record of substantial 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 October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

 Interested applicants should provide the following information to the selection committee:

  1. A statement of interest outlining the applicant’s qualifications, reasons for seeking the position, and overall vision as editor of JOLR 
  2. Current curriculum vitae
  3. 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/MwrXEQMbT55jFH8E9

 

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.