Editor-in-Chief, Education & Learning Research

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

Job summary

Wiley’s Education portfolio is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to drive strategic development, enhance journal visibility, and attract high-quality submissions from researchers worldwide. You will oversee peer review and decision-making, ensuring best practices and integrity across published work.

The role requires a PhD in educational research, deep publishing knowledge, and exceptional communication to cultivate a global network of researchers, editors, and practitioners, while representing Wiley

Qualifications

• PhD in educational research with a strong publication record.
• Experience shaping journal strategy and scope.
• Proven ability to build global networks of researchers and editors.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong workshop/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial strategy and development of one or more journals within Wiley's Education portfolio.
• Oversee peer review, editorial decisions, and manuscript integrity.
• Build and maintain a global network of authors, reviewers, and board members.
• Represent Wiley at conferences and through outreach to universities and research institutes.

Skills

International networking

Editorial strategic planning

Peer review management

Strong communication

Open research publishing

Education

PhD in Educational Research

Job description

Wiley’s Education portfolio is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to drive strategic development, enhance journal visibility, and attract high-quality submissions from researchers worldwide. You will oversee peer review and decision-making, ensuring best practices and integrity across published work.

The role requires a PhD in educational research, deep publishing knowledge, and exceptional communication to cultivate a global network of researchers, editors, and practitioners, while representing Wiley