Remote Editor in Chief, Psychology & SSH Research

Wiley; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley seeks an Editor in Chief, Psychology to lead editorial strategy for its SSH portfolio. You will drive content acquisition, set strategic directions for one or more journals, and shape the publishing landscape through outreach to authors, reviewers, and institutions.

You will oversee peer review and editorial decisions, uphold ethical standards, and collaborate with colleagues to build a high-performance team that advances science communication and open research.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology with strong research background.
• Excellent understanding of scientific publishing and trends.
• Strong networking and communication skills across academia and industry.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive content acquisition and submissions growth across psychology journals.
• Strategically develop one or more journals within the portfolio.
• Represent Wiley at conferences and in outreach activities.
• Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and manuscript decisions.
• Collaborate to foster a high-performance team culture.

Skills

Networking

Editorial communication

Teamwork

Time management

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Wiley seeks an Editor in Chief, Psychology to lead editorial strategy for its SSH portfolio. You will drive content acquisition, set strategic directions for one or more journals, and shape the publishing landscape through outreach to authors, reviewers, and institutions.

You will oversee peer review and editorial decisions, uphold ethical standards, and collaborate with colleagues to build a high-performance team that advances science communication and open research.