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 prestigious social science and humanities (SSH) portfolio is looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team in the role of Editor in Chief, Psychology. You will use your background in scientific research, your knowledge of the publishing landscape, and your strong communication and networking skills to drive the strategic development of one or more journals, raising the profile and visibility of those journal(s) in the community, and attracting new authors and content. The Editor in Chief will also be involved in the peer review process and decision‑making of submitted manuscripts and ensures adoption of best practices and highest ethical standards in publishing.

How You Will Make An Impact

Leverage your network, knowledge of the subject area and its development, and desk research skills to drive content acquisition and submissions growth across the psychology portfolio.
Strategically develop one or more journals, from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader psychology journals portfolio.
Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists who are the journals’ authors, peer reviewers and board members.
Represent Wiley and the psychology portfolio at conferences and through in‑person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes.
Contribute to the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making for manuscripts submitted to several journals.
Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect and high performance.

What We Are Looking For

A PhD degree in psychology or related field, and with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes.
Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement.
A self‑motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach with outstanding organizational and time management skills and an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
A strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer‑review process. Prior experience in the publishing industry is highly desired.
A keen interest in science communication and strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
Confidence to present and represent the journal portfolio at conferences and through institute visits, nurture existing contacts and develop new networks, including the willingness to travel.

Salary Range

40,200 GBP to 57,533 GBP

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