Editor-in-Chief, Educational Technology & Global Publishing

Wiley; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meeting-free Fridays

Professional development

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Wiley in the United Kingdom seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Educational Technology to drive strategic development of one or more journals within its SSH portfolio. You will use your research background in educational technology, your publishing knowledge, and strong communication skills to attract high-quality submissions and lead the peer-review process.

You will build a global network of researchers and practitioners, represent Wiley at conferences, and work with editorial colleagues to uphold

Qualifications

• Must have a research background in Educational Technology.
• A PhD degree in educational research with a strong research background.
• Manuscript handling experience (pre-screening, peer review, final decision, appeals, integrity).
• Commissioning experience including topics, outreach to authors, timelines, submission guidance.
• Strong global networks within research communities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence results.
• Flexible and innovative problem-solving with outcome focus.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills and excellent English.
• Knowledge of scientific publishing and advocacy for open research.
• Confidence to present and represent at international conferences and visits.

Responsibilities

• Leverage international networks to drive high-quality submissions to the Education portfolio.
• Strategically develop one or more journals within the Education portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a global network of researchers, practitioners, reviewers and board members.
• Represent Wiley and the Education portfolio at conferences and outreach activities at universities and institutes.
• Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and manuscript decision-making.
• Collaborate with external and internal editorial colleagues.
• Work with your manager and colleagues to foster a culture of trust, respect and high performance.

Skills

Manuscript handling

Commissioning experience

Global networks

Communication skills

Collaboration

Influence and engagement

Problem solving

Time management

Open research advocacy

Conference representation

Editorial evaluation

Education

PhD in educational research

Educational Technology background

Job description

Wiley in the United Kingdom seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Educational Technology to drive strategic development of one or more journals within its SSH portfolio. You will use your research background in educational technology, your publishing knowledge, and strong communication skills to attract high-quality submissions and lead the peer-review process.

You will build a global network of researchers and practitioners, represent Wiley at conferences, and work with editorial colleagues to uphold