Editor-in-Chief, Education — Strategic Publishing Leader

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

Job summary

John Wiley & Sons Inc. seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Education, to shape the strategic development of journals in the SSH portfolio. You will leverage your educational research background and global networks to attract high-quality submissions, manage peer review, and uphold publishing ethics.

You will lead editorial evaluation, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Wiley at conferences while advancing open research and innovative publishing practices.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational research with strong publication background.
• Experience handling manuscripts through peer review and final decisions.
• Proven ability to build and leverage international networks of researchers and practitioners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic development of one or more journals within Wiley's Education portfolio.
• Oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and manuscript decisions.
• Establish a global network of authors, reviewers and board members.
• Represent the Education portfolio at conferences and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal editorial colleagues to foster high performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Global networking

Desk research

Editorial experience

Education

PhD in educational research

Job description

John Wiley & Sons Inc. seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Education, to shape the strategic development of journals in the SSH portfolio. You will leverage your educational research background and global networks to attract high-quality submissions, manage peer review, and uphold publishing ethics.

You will lead editorial evaluation, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Wiley at conferences while advancing open research and innovative publishing practices.