Associate Director, Academic Partnerships, Americas

Overall Role Summary

The Academic Partnerships team is responsible for expanding Taylor and Franciss reach and impact within the research communities that we serve while also driving business growth. Reporting to the VP of Academic Partnerships this role will build and expand partnerships  with research groups KOLs research institutions societies and industry in the US in alignment with publishing strategy and business priorities. 

Key Accountabilities

• Drive portfolio growth through academic partnerships contributing to revenue growth impact and brand positioning of Taylor and Francis.
• Develop long-term strategic plans for partnerships conduct outreach and build relationships with academic institutions conferences KOLs societies and industry. Develop outreach opportunities into a robust pipeline in alignment with strategic goals and business priorities.
  Analyze market demands competitor content and audience needs to identify gaps in the portfolio and recommend actionable strategies to capitalize on opportunities.
• Work crossfunctionally especially with colleagues in Publishing and Commercial teams to align initiatives with the broader content and publishing strategy.
• Stay abreast of scholarly publishing market and industry trends competitor activity and emerging technologies and make recommendations for improved partnership and content offerings.
• Represent Taylor & Francis at industry events and conferences to deepen engagement and visibility within the industry.
• Build the reputation and credibility of the company as a trusted publisher in key sectors by supporting high-quality content development and forming strategic partnerships.

Qualifications :

What were looking for:

• Knowledge and experience
  • Comprehensive expertise in scholarly publishing with deep understanding of publisher-research community dynamics and emerging industry trends
  • Strong background in acquisitions and partnerships
  • Experience of and in-depth knowledge of working with societies academies and universities
  • Deep understanding of regional market trends audience behaviour and competitor landscape
  • Experience working across multiple content formats and platforms with a strong understanding of editorial standards and best practices
  • Proven experience in editorial development content strategy or a similar editorial leadership role within the regional market
  • Demonstrated success in growing editorial portfolios and driving content strategies that contribute to business growth.
  • Strong network of relevant contacts across the business and externally with proven networking skills

• Skills and behaviours 
  • Entrepreneurial and agile
  • Results-oriented and able to work in a fast-changing environment
  • Comfortable navigating change and implementing scalable solutions in matrixed environments
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders 
  • A collaborative mindset and an ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders 
  • Confidence in coordinating operational complexity and handling ambiguity with a keen eye for detail 
  • Proactive positive and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with impeccable professional conduct and a clear communication style able to professionally challenge  
  • Commercial acumen and a drive for results 
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent project management prioritization and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
  • Strong technical aptitude and adaptability to new technologies
  • Flexibility to work across multiple time zones

Additional Information :

What were offering in return:

• Annual salary ranging from $120000 - $150000  up to %15 annual bonus
  • Salary commensurate with experience
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture
• 10 days paid sick time
• 15 days paid annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season at the end of the year
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical vision and dental benefits
• 4 paid volunteer days per year
• 401(k) employer match
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Continuous training and development

What you should know:

• Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026
• You must have the right to work and live in United States 
• In-Person Time: The successful candidate will be able to utilize our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in either Philadelphia or New York to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it onsite 3 days per week. 

Work/life balance:

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Training And Professional Development:

Were passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. Well support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan ensuring you have the resources tools support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

Interview process:

Once you have submitted your application we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills experience and motivation. Following this you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview either virtually or in person. Typically wed then finish the interview process with a final 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format more time for questions or anything else please ask us we are happy to be flexible! Please contact 

Being you at Taylor and Francis:

Here at Taylor & Francis we know that many times the perfect candidate doesnt exist and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they dont fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if youre excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience were looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn develop and succeed all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status veteran status citizenship or any other protected characteristic under local law.

We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:  better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time