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Editor-in-Chief - Education
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Editor-in-Chief - Education
Editor-in-Chief, Education
Wiley believes in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues, and society at large.
About The Role
Wiley’s prestigious social science and humanities (SSH) portfolio is looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team in the role of Editor-in-Chief, Education.
You will use:
- Your background in educational research, and knowledge of the publishing landscape; and
- Your strong communication skills and global networking expertise;
to drive the strategic development of one or more journals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Raising the profile and visibility of those journal(s) in the academic community.
- Attracting new authors and content.
- Involvement in peer review processes and decision-making on submitted manuscripts.
- Ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards in publishing.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Leverage international networks and educational research knowledge, along with desk research skills, to attract high-quality submissions in key subject areas.
- Strategically develop one or more journals from both scientific and publishing perspectives, aligning them with the broader Education portfolio.
- Establish and maintain a strong global network of researchers and practitioners through author relationships, peer review, and board member engagements.
- Represent Wiley and the Education portfolio at conferences and outreach activities, including in-person and virtual engagements at universities and research institutes.
- Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for submitted manuscripts.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external editorial colleagues.
- Work with your manager and colleagues to foster a team culture of trust, respect, and high performance.
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What We Look For
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A PhD degree in educational research, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments in diverse educational contexts.
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Manuscript handling experience (pre-screening, peer review, final decision, appeals, and integrity cases).
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Demonstrated commissioning experience, including:
- Identifying priority topics.
- Approaching prospective authors.
- Agreeing outlines and timelines.
- Guiding authors through submission.
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Strong global networks within research communities.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internal and external.
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Ability to work in a collaborative setting and deliver results through personal influence and engagement.
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Flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving, with a focus on achieving outcomes.
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Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and proficiency in written and verbal English.
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Strong understanding of scientific publishing, along with a desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
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Confidence to represent the Education portfolio at international conferences or institute visits, and to nurture networks.
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Why Join Wiley?
We power infinite possibilities. With over 200 years of history, we’ve transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world.
Our global team of innovators, creators, and experts continues to drive progress in science, education, and publishing, creating impact that reaches everywhere.
At Wiley, your talent matters—your ideas have room to grow, and your work creates breakthroughs that can shape the future.
We champion equality and diversity, fostering an environment where every voice is valued and heard. We are committed to:
- Offering meeting-free Friday afternoons, providing time for focused work and professional development, alongside many opportunities for learning and community engagement.
- Supporting employee health and well-being in an environment that encourages continual growth.
- Ensuring fair, transparent pay and a competitive remuneration package ([in the UK, US, Canada, EU regions] ranging from **GBP 40,200 to GBP 57,533].
- Accommodating reasonable needs, adhering to ethical and supportive best practices.
Wiley maintains its standing as a etc., where collaboration and innovation meet.
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