Editor in Chief Education

Job Description:

We believe 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 whats possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact challenges and drives whats next to power infinite possibilities for our customers colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

Wileys prestigioussocialscienceand humanities(SSH)portfolioislooking foradynamicand ambitious individualto join the team inthe role ofEditor-in-Chief use your background in educational research your knowledge of the publishing landscape and yourstrongcommunicationand global networking skills to drivethe strategic development ofone or more journals raising the profile and visibility of thosejournal(s)in the community and attracting new authors and content. TheEditor-in-Chiefwillalsobeinvolvedin the peer review process and decision-making ofsubmittedmanuscriptsand ensuring adoption of best practices and highest ethical standards in publishing.

How you will make an impact

• Leverage your international networks and knowledge of educational research with desk research skills to drive high-quality submissions in key subject areas to the Education portfolio.
• Strategically develop one or more journalsfrom scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of thebroader Education portfolio.
• Establishandmaintainastrong global network of researchers and practitioners who arethejournalsauthorspeerreviewersandboard members.
• RepresentWileyandthe Education portfolioatconferencesandthroughin-personandvirtualoutreachactivities at universities and research institutes.
• Oversee the editorialevaluationpeerreview and decision makingfor submitted manuscripts.
• Collaboratewithyourmanagerand colleaguestoestablishateamcultureoftrustrespectandhigh performance.

What we look for:

• A PhD degreein educational research with an excellent research background and a strong understanding ofrecent trendsand developments in a variety of educational contexts.
• Manuscript handling experience (including pre-screening peer review final decision appeals and integrity cases).
• Demonstrated commissioning experience including identifying priority topics approaching prospective authors agreeing outlines/timelines and guiding authors through to submission.
• Strong global networks within research communities.
• Excellent communication andrelationship-buildingskills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement.
• Flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes.
• Outstandingorganizationalandtimemanagement skills with anexcellentcommand of the English language (both written and verbal).
• A strong understandingofscientificpublishing and desiretoadvocatefor innovations in publishing and openresearch.
• Confidence to present and representthe Education portfolioat international conferences/ institute visits nurture existing contacts and develop new networks

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years weve transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today our global team of innovators creators and experts is driving whats next in science education and publishingcreating impact that reaches everywhere.

Were not just observers of progress. Were the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs advancing learning and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status genetic information or based on any individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community learn and grow.

We are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wileys good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom Canada USA Austria Czechia Denmark France Greece Italy Netherlands Romania or Spain. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to geographic location skills and competencies.

When applying please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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