Assistant Editor - Education Sciences

Molecular Diversity Preservation International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global publishing company in Toronto is seeking recent graduates for an entry-level Editorial position. You'll organize peer review processes, coordinate editorial decisions, and assist in publishing scholarly articles. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Education or a related field, with excellent English skills and experience in MS Office. This role offers full training and professional development opportunities within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts.
• Handle communication between parties in the publication process.
• Ensure accurate editing and publication of scholarly articles.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English language skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational and time management skills

Very good communication and coordination skills

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Ph.D. in relevant fields (asset)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. This is a full-time, in-office, entry level, and permanent position based in our Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions;
• Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process;
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team;
• Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.

Requirements

• A Master\'s degree in a relevant field of Education, including:
  • Education Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or Educational Technology;
  • Higher Education, Adult Education, or Lifelong Learning;
  • Psychology (Educational, Developmental, or School Psychology);
  • Sociology of Education, Education Policy, or Comparative Education;
  • Special Education, Inclusive Education, or Language Education;
  • A PhD in any of the above fields is an asset.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment;
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to see the big picture;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Very good communication and coordination skills;
• Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset;
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.

Training and next steps

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will take place on the job during the first six months. Depending on your background, you will be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required; however, a familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.

Join MDPI Canada

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to join a global publishing company with a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We offer professional development opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and the chance to grow your career within a multinational organization.

MDPI Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA), MDPI Canada is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.