The Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) is seeking Expressions of Interest from current and new people interested and available to serve on the Editorial Board of the journal Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (RAPIDD) published by Taylor & Francis. The current editor is Professor Chris Bigby. RAPIDD’s purpose is to disseminate research, encourage its translation and relevance to practice and policy, and generate informed debate on contemporary issues that matter to the quality of life of people with intellectual disability and their families.  Two issues are published a year.

Attributes/ Skills of Editorial Board Members
Editorial Board members will have experience of research, writing for publication, journal editing or publishing or experience of evaluation, using or disseminating research for practice. Individuals who join the Editorial Board agree to:

• Undertake a minimum of two article reviews per year as requested by the Editor.
• Contribute towards maintaining and exceeding the Journal’s high editorial and
  operational standards;
• Provide suggestions and recommendations to the Editor for continuous quality
  improvement;
• Be available to offer editorial advice to the Editor as required;
• Advocate on behalf of the Journal and its publisher in an effort to recruit readers,
  authors, peer reviewers, board members, and other potential partners;
• Represent and advocate for the Journal at relevant conferences and symposia, at
  university or agency, and in their capacity as an ASID member;

Period of appointment. The initial appointment will be for three years commencing 1st May 2023.

For further information please contact: Professor Chris Bigby, RAPIDD Editor on C.Bigby@latrobe.edu.au
To submit an expression of interest please email your CV and a letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to the ASID Secretariat info@asid.asn.au by 15th April 2023