Journova Publishing Limited
Editor in Chief
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Job Title: Editor-in-Chief (Remote) — Journova Publishing Limited
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Part-time / Voluntary-Honorary (adjust as applicable) — please confirm compensation structure
Reports to: Journova Publishing Limited, Editorial Board
About Journova Publishing Limited
Journova Publishing Ltd. is a UK-registered independent academic publishing house committed to advancing rigorous, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarship across a growing portfolio of international journals.
About the Role
Journova Publishing is seeking experienced academics, researchers, or industry experts to serve as Editor-in-Chief (EIC) across our journal portfolio, including:
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International Journal of Medical, Healthcare and Life Sciences (IJMHLS) https://journovapublishing.com/journals/ijmhls/
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International Journal of Engineering Innovation and Computational Science (IJEICS) https://journovapublishing.com/journals/ijeics/
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This is a remote position, open to applicants worldwide, with the flexibility to manage editorial responsibilities alongside existing academic or professional commitments. Candidates may apply for one or more journals aligned with their expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the journal's editorial vision, scope, and strategic direction
- Oversee the end-to-end peer-review process, ensuring rigor, fairness, and timeliness
- Uphold publication ethics and standards (e.g., COPE guidelines)
- Recruit, mentor, and coordinate the editorial board and reviewer pool
- Make final decisions on manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection
- Champion the journal's visibility, reputation, and indexing efforts
- Represent the journal within the relevant academic and professional community
Candidate Requirements
- PhD/MD (or equivalent terminal degree) in a field relevant to the journal's scope
- Strong record of research, publications, and academic standing
- Prior experience in editorial roles, peer review, or academic leadership
- Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Familiarity with open-access publishing models and editorial software/workflows
- Ability to commit sufficient time on a remote, flexible basis
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What Journova Publishing Offers
- The opportunity to shape the direction of an international, open-access journal
- A fully remote, flexible working arrangement
- Recognition as Editor-in-Chief on all journal materials and communications
- Collaboration with a growing international editorial community
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV/resume and a brief statement of interest indicating the journal(s) they wish to be considered for, to:
📩 contact@journovapublishing.com
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