Editor in Chief

Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists

Part-time remote Editor-in-Chief for the RCSLT’s paediatric speech and language disorders journal. Leading peer review, editorial strategy, and long-term journal development.

Posted 8/7/2026part-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £3,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in academic publishing, particularly in peer review processes and strategic development. Possesses a PhD in a relevant discipline and a commitment to leadership in the field of communication and swallowing disorders.

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PhD In Relevant Academic DisciplineExtensive Experience In Academic PublishingPeer Review HandlingLeadership And Strategic DevelopmentKnowledge Of Open Science And AI Implications

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsEditorial DevelopmentAssessment Of Journal StrengthsVision PresentationDissemination Of Research

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership Of The RCSLT

Industry Keywords

Communication DisordersSwallowing DisordersAcademic PublishingOpen ScienceAI Implications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-lead the supportive editorial team for the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders (Paediatric)
Lead strategic and editorial development of the journal
Maximise dissemination of high-quality research in communication and swallowing disorders
Assess the strengths and areas for development of the IJLCD
Present a vision for the IJLCD and its short- and longer-term development
Handle peer review and contribute to academic publishing
Provide leadership and strategic development
Commit to a minimum term of three years

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in a relevant academic discipline
Extensive knowledge, skills, and senior experience in research
Extensive experience handling peer review and in academic publishing, ideally at least at Associate Editor level
Working understanding of key issues and opportunities in academic publishing, including Open Science and implications of AI
Knowledge, skills, and experience in leadership and strategic development
Commitment to carrying out the role for a minimum term of three years
Senior clinical and research experience as an SLT is desirable
Membership of the RCSLT is desirable
Covering letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a short statement outlining the journal assessment and development vision
Applications due by 9:00am on 05/10/2026

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual payment of £3,500
2% increase per year
Virtual interview