Guest Editor (Special Issue) - Remote part-time job with generous pay

Fengkai Group Co., Limited; España; Remote; EUR 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote cooperation

Administrative & project management assistance

Full SI proposal preparation support

Brand-backed international collaboration opportunities

Job summary

A leading publishing group is seeking a Guest Editor for a remote part-time role. Candidates should have significant experience in proposing or managing Special Issues in top-tier indexed journals and possess a strong publication record. Responsibilities include co-developing and submitting SI proposals, defining themes and editorial plans, and providing academic leadership. This role offers flexible cooperation and administrative support, making it an excellent opportunity for mid-senior level scholars.

Qualifications

• Prior Guest Editor / SI proposal experience preferred.
• Experience in proposing or managing Special Issues in academic journals.
• Associate Professor / Professor level is ideal.
• Excellent English academic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and submit SI proposals to academic journals.
• Define SI theme, scope, and editorial plan.
• Collaborate with editorial support teams and journal offices.
• Provide academic leadership during SI organization.

Skills

Strong publication record in SCI/SSCI/EI indexed journals

Excellent English academic communication skills

English proficiency

Academic publishing

Education

Associate Professor / Professor level

Job description

Guest Editor (Special Issue) – Remote part‑time job with generous pay

We are seeking experienced scholars or professors who have prior experience proposing or managing Special Issues (SI) in SCI/SSCI/EI indexed journals.

Responsibilities

• Co‑develop and submit SI proposals to SCI/SSCI/EI indexed journals
• Define SI theme, scope, and editorial plan
• Collaborate with our editorial support team and journal offices
• Provide academic leadership during SI organization (no involvement in peer‑review decisions)

Requirements

• Strong publication record in SCI/SSCI/EI indexed journals
• Prior Guest Editor / SI proposal experience preferred
• Associate Professor / Professor level is ideal
• Excellent English academic communication skills

We Provide

• Assist in collecting manuscripts
• Full SI proposal preparation support
• Administrative & project management assistance
• Flexible, remote cooperation
• Brand‑backed international collaboration opportunities

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Writing/Editing, Research, and Management

Industries

Book and Periodical Publishing, Higher Education, and Research Services