Assistant Editor - Education in Oxford

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About the Role:

Assistant Editors are research subject matter experts - individuals with research experience in a particular field of study who are dedicated handlers of manuscripts, shepherding a submission through all of the peer-review and post-acceptance processes, where subject expertise is required or highly advantageous (including but not limited to manuscript triage and first/final decisions, reviewer selection, evaluation of a response to reviewer remarks or rebuttal letter, evaluation of referee reports, evaluation of images or assessment of scope alignment, etc.) ahead of export to production.

Assistant Editors are entry-level with limited prior experience as a handling editor; they almost certainly have experience as an author, reviewer, and potentially as a guest editor or junior member of an editorial board, but are unlikely to have experience handling manuscripts through peer review.

How will you make an impact?

• Undertake screening and peer review activities for manuscripts in their relevant/broad subject area.
• Undertake subject-matter-expert (SME)-driven screening for manuscripts at the appropriate point in the workflow in the course of holistic manuscript handling.
• Raise an integrity concern as a result of the SME screen/check via the appropriate channels.
• Evaluate new submissions for their suitability for the journal, taking an immediate decision with the appropriate decision rationale, in line with the journal’s policy/scope.
• For suitable manuscripts, select and invite reviewers.
• Assess reviewer report(s) and make decision to Accept/Reject/Revise/Refer manuscript (new/transferred/revised submission).
• Assess revised manuscripts for the extent and quality of the changes made, and determine whether a final decision can be taken or whether further external review is needed.
• In the course of manuscript assessment (before or after external review), when a reject decision is being rendered, identify appropriate journal(s) from within the portfolio as target titles for transfer.
• When a rebuttal is submitted, review the arguments and take appropriate action promptly.

Pilot Projects/Special Projects:

• Participate in proof-of-concept projects.
• Report findings promptly within the stipulated timelines and framework.

Performance Improvement:

• Review reporting to identify trends or opportunities for improvement in the performance of the peer review.
• Engage with senior colleagues and the line manager to understand areas of personal performance improvement opportunities.
• Participate in subject area clusters comprised of handling editors in the field from both Publishing Development, The Wiley Peer Review Desk, and the Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team.

Training & Development:

• Stay abreast of the subject area and maintain community connections through attendance of both virtual and local seminars/webinars/conferences.
• Receive peer-to-peer training and instruction.
• Receive formal system training to ensure competency in all necessary editorial systems.

What we are looking for:

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in Education research, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments in a variety of educational contexts.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a primary researcher in the relevant field (note, time spent doing a PhD counts as research experience).
• 1-2 years’ experience in scholarly publishing, with at least 1 of those years as a professional editor/Editorial Associate handling peer review, etc.
• Basic knowledge of the publishing process.
• High-level knowledge of the peer review process.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate.
• “Head down – plough on” approach to workload / Ability to stay focused.
• Fluent in English (though not necessarily a native speaker), with excellent writing and oral skills.

Desirable:

• Proven interest in scholarly publishing.
• Experience as a reviewer/editor.
• Knowledge of common editorial policies and practices, at least specific to their field of expertise.
• Experience using a supported EEO (e.g., Editorial Manager, ScholarOne, Phenom).
• Broad understanding of the scholarly publishing business, including the transition to Open Access.
• For colleagues working on non-English-language journals, proficiency in that language is desirable but not essential.

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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 programming 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 either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. 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.

Salary Range: 25,600 GBP to 34,933 GBP