Editor-in-Chief – Education

Wiley

Editor-in-Chief for Wiley’s Education journals focusing on strategic development and peer review. Leverage global networks and educational research to enhance journal visibility and quality submissions.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 £40,200 - £57,533 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage your international networks and knowledge of educational research, with desk research skills, to drive high-quality submissions in key subject areas to the Education portfolio
Strategically develop one or more journals, from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader Education portfolio
Establish and maintain a strong global network of researchers and practitioners who are the journals’ authors, peer reviewers and board members
Represent Wiley and the Education portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes
Oversee the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making for submitted manuscripts
Collaborate closely with external and internal editorial colleagues
Work with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect and high performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD degree in educational research
Manuscript handling experience (including pre-screening, peer review, final decision, appeals and integrity cases)
Demonstrated commissioning experience including identifying priority topics, approaching prospective authors, agreeing outlines/timelines, and guiding authors through to submission
Strong global networks within research communities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement
Flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes
Outstanding organizational and time management skills with an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal)
A strong understanding of scientific publishing, and desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research
Confidence to present and represent the Education portfolio at international conferences/ institute visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
A wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
Competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manuscript HandlingCommissioningPeer ReviewEditorial EvaluationResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingCollaborative WorkOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving