Chief Editor — Open-Access Scholarly Journal

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-year contract appointment

Strategic leadership opportunity

National and international networking opportunities

Job summary

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions seeks a Chief Editor in Pretoria, South Africa. This role involves setting the strategic and editorial direction of a journal, managing the peer-review process, and promoting academic integrity.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent, with a strong record in scholarly publications and experience in editorial leadership. The position offers a three-year contract with competitive remuneration and strategic leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in a related discipline is required.
• Strong record of scholarly publications and peer-reviewed research is essential.
• Experience in academic publishing and editorial leadership is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic and editorial direction of the journal.
• Manage and oversee the peer-review process for all submissions.
• Ensure academic quality and ethical standards of the journal.

Skills

Scholarly publications

Academic publishing

Peer review experience

Knowledge of digital publishing

Leadership in editorial roles

Education

PhD in Library and Information Science or related field

Job description

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions seeks a Chief Editor in Pretoria, South Africa. This role involves setting the strategic and editorial direction of a journal, managing the peer-review process, and promoting academic integrity.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent, with a strong record in scholarly publications and experience in editorial leadership. The position offers a three-year contract with competitive remuneration and strategic leadership opportunities.