AAPT invites applications, inquiries and nominations for the position of Book Editor with an appointment to begin early 2006. The appointment is for a three year term. The Book Editor will receive a yearly honorarium as well as expenses to attend two AAPT national meetings each year.

This is a new position. The editor will create rubrics to judge the quality and marketability of the books submitted for review. He/she will orchestrate reviews, act as an intermediary between reviewers and authors, and manage the task of handling inquires about potential manuscripts. The Editor will also oversee the selection of non-AAPT books to be marketed by AAPT.

The AAPT Book Editor Search Committee consists of Alexander Dickison, Marsha Hobbs, Karl Mamola, and Mary Beth Monroe (Ex Officio).

For additional information, view the job description or contact Alexander Dickison, chair of the search committee, at Department of Physical Sciences, Seminole Community College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773, (407)328-2202, or by e-mail at dickisoa@scc-fl.edu. Applications should be received by November 30, 2005, but will be accepted until the position is filled.