Journal of Educational Measurement

JEM is edited by Chun Wang of the University of Washington, and published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. See the Journal Overview and Author Guidelines for more information.

The Journal of Educational Measurement (JEM) is a quarterly journal that publishes original measurement research, reports of novel applications of measurement in an educational context, and reviews of measurement publications. The topics addressed will interest those concerned with the practice of measurement in field settings as well as be of interest to measurement theorists. In addition to presenting new contributions to measurement theory and practice, JEM also serves as a vehicle for improving educational measurement applications in a variety of settings.

Lead Through Service: Become the Next Editor-in-Chief of JEM

Submit materials by January 31, 2025

For the past 60 years, the Journal of Educational Measurement (JEM) has been the premier scholarly publication in psychometrics. The journal advances the science of educational measurement by presenting new contributions to measurement theory and improving the application of measurement theory in a variety of educational settings.

The Editors-in-Chief of JEM are leaders in the field and have earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues. In fact, of the 21 professionals who have volunteered their time and expertise to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of JEM, 12 have gone on to serve as NCME President and 7 have won NCME Career Achievement Awards.

What does the Editor-in-Chief do? Plenty! The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) reviews submitted manuscripts, solicits reviews from experts, and ultimately makes the final decision on which manuscripts will be published in JEM. Through these editorial decisions the EIC helps to guide the direction of the journal and the field as a whole. In addition, the EIC is entitled to publish one special issue on a topic of their choosing.

Will anyone help me? So many people! The EIC may choose to select Associate Editors who will help to synthesize reviewer feedback and recommend editorial decisions. In addition, the EIC may appoint members to the JEM Editorial Board who can be relied upon to provide timely and thorough reviews. Finally, the EIC is entitled to a small stipend for administrative support.

Should I Apply? Probably! There are no specific prerequisites for the EIC of JEM. That said, applicants should have an established record of expertise on a broad domain of topics. In addition, the best candidates will have experience as a member of an Editorial Board, Associate Editor, or Editor for another journal.

Great! How do I apply? It’s Easy! Please send your Curriculum Vitae accompanied by a cover letter explaining your relevant experience and vision for JEM to Jerome Clauser and Hong Jiao, co-chairs of the NCME Publications Committee (ncmepubs@gmail.com). Letters of recommendation are welcome, but not required.

Please submit materials by January 31, 2025, with appointment expected in early 2025. The appointed individual will shadow the current EIC throughout 2025 and would begin their three-year term as EIC from January 2026.