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Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what's possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what's next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

Wiley's prestigioussocialscienceand humanities(SSH)portfolioislooking foradynamicand ambitious individualto join the team inthe role ofEditor-in-Chief, Education.Youwill use your background in educational research, your knowledge of the publishing landscape, and yourstrongcommunicationand global networking skills to drivethe strategic development ofone or more journals, raising the profile and visibility of thosejournal(s)in the community, and attracting new authors and content. TheEditor-in-Chiefwillalsobeinvolvedin the peer review process and decision-making ofsubmittedmanuscriptsand ensuring adoption of best practices and highest ethical standards in publishing.

How you will make an 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 thebroader Education portfolio.
• Establishandmaintainastrong global network of researchers and practitioners who arethejournals'authors,peerreviewersandboard members.
• RepresentWileyandthe Education portfolioatconferencesandthroughin-personandvirtualoutreachactivities at universities and research institutes.
• Oversee the editorialevaluation,peerreview, and decision makingfor submitted manuscripts.
• Collaborate closely with external and internal editorial colleagues
• Work withyourmanagerand colleaguestoestablishateamcultureoftrust,respectandhigh performance.

What we look for:

• A PhD degreein educational research, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding ofrecent trendsand developments in a variety of educational contexts.
• 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 andrelationship-buildingskills 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.
• Outstandingorganizationalandtimemanagement skills with anexcellentcommand of the English language (both written and verbal).
• A strong understandingofscientificpublishing, and desiretoadvocatefor innovations in publishing and openresearch.
• Confidence to present and representthe Education portfolioat international conferences/ institute visits, nurture existing contacts and develop new networks

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere.

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.
Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.
When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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