Global Chief Editor, Education Journals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meeting-free Friday afternoons

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Wiley's Education portfolio seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Education, to lead the strategic development of one or more journals and raise their profile in the scholarly community.

You will draw on a PhD in educational research, strong global networks, and publishing know-how to attract submissions, oversee peer review, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

You will collaborate with editorial colleagues, represent Wiley at conferences, and drive a culture of trust, openness, and high performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational research with strong publication record.
• Experience with manuscript handling and peer review processes.
• Proven commissioning experience and ability to identify priority topics and guide authors.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality submissions through international networks.
• Strategically develop journals within the Education portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a global network of authors and editors.
• Represent Wiley at conferences and outreach activities.
• Oversee editorial evaluation and decision-making for manuscripts.

Skills

PhD in education

Manuscript handling

Commissioning

Global networks

Communication skills

Open publishing

Education

PhD in educational research

Job description

Wiley's Education portfolio seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Education, to lead the strategic development of one or more journals and raise their profile in the scholarly community.

You will draw on a PhD in educational research, strong global networks, and publishing know-how to attract submissions, oversee peer review, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

You will collaborate with editorial colleagues, represent Wiley at conferences, and drive a culture of trust, openness, and high performance.