Editor-in-Chief - Educational Technology

7741 WILEY APAC SERVICES LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meeting-free Friday afternoons

Job summary

Wiley is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for Educational Technology to drive strategic development of journals, expand submissions, and raise visibility in the research community. You will lead editorial processes, collaborate across teams, and represent Wiley at international conferences while promoting open research and ethical publishing practices.

The role requires a PhD in Educational Research, strong publishing background, and exceptional networking and communication skills to advance the

Qualifications

• Must have a research background in Educational Technology.
• PhD degree in educational research with strong research background and context knowledge (education policy, health & wellbeing, STEM).
• Manuscript handling experience including pre-screening, peer review, final decision, appeals and integrity cases.
• Commissioning experience identifying priority topics, approaching authors, outlining timelines, guiding to submission.
• Strong global networks within research communities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence outcomes.
• Flexible and innovative approach to problems with focus on outcomes.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills and excellent English.
• Strong understanding of scientific publishing and advocacy for open research.

Responsibilities

• Leverage international networks to drive high-quality submissions in key subject areas.
• Strategically develop one or more journals within the Education portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a global network of authors, peer reviewers and board members.
• Represent Wiley and the Education portfolio at conferences and through outreach activities.
• Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making for manuscripts.
• Collaborate closely with external and internal editorial colleagues.
• Work with your manager to establish a team culture of trust, respect and high performance.

Skills

Educational Technology background

International networking

Peer review experience

Editorial decision making

Open science advocacy

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Educational Research

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 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, Educational Technology. You will use your background in educational technology research, your knowledge of the publishing landscape, and your strong communication and global networking skills to drive the strategic development of one or more journals, raising the profile and visibility of those journal(s) in the community, and attracting new authors and content. The Editor-in-Chief will also be involved in the peer review process and decision-making of submitted manuscripts and 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 journals, from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader Education portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a strong global network of researchers and practitioners who are the journals' authors, peer reviewers and board members.
• Represent Wiley and the Education portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes.
• Oversee the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making for submitted manuscripts.
• Collaborate closely with external and internal editorial colleagues.
• Work with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect and high performance.

What we look for:

• Must have a research background in Educational Technology
• A PhD degree in educational research, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments in a variety of educational contexts. We particularly welcome applicants with research backgrounds in the following areas: educational policy, health & wellbeing in education, educational technology and STEM education.
• 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 and relationship-building skills 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.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
• A strong understanding of scientific publishing, and desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
• Confidence to present and represent the Education portfolio at international conferences/ institute visits, nurture existing contacts and develop new networks

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're 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 individual's 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 [e-mail] for assistance.

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