Chief Editor, Education & Educational Publishing

John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meeting-free Fridays

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wiley seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Education to lead the SSH portfolio, shaping journal strategy and scope. You will leverage international networks and a strong educational research background to attract high-quality submissions and drive recognition in the field.

You will oversee manuscript evaluation, peer review and ethics, while guiding authors and editors to publish with integrity and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational research with strong publication background.
• Experience handling manuscripts through peer review and ethics.
• Experience commissioning topics and guiding authors to submission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review and manuscript decisions.
• Develop journals strategically within the Education portfolio.
• Build and sustain a global network of researchers and reviewers.
• Represent Wiley at conferences and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with editorial colleagues to foster high performance.

Skills

PhD in education

Manuscript handling

Commissioning experience

Global networks

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in educational research

Job description

Wiley seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Education to lead the SSH portfolio, shaping journal strategy and scope. You will leverage international networks and a strong educational research background to attract high-quality submissions and drive recognition in the field.

You will oversee manuscript evaluation, peer review and ethics, while guiding authors and editors to publish with integrity and impact.