Editor in Chief

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Co-lead the editorial team dedicated to supporting the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders (Paediatric).

• Spearhead the strategic and editorial growth of the journal.

• Enhance the visibility and dissemination of top-tier research in communication and swallowing disorders.

• Evaluate the strengths and areas needing improvement for the IJLCD.

• Articulate a vision for the IJLCD along with its short- and long-term developmental goals.

• Oversee the peer review process and contribute to the field of academic publishing.

• Provide leadership and guidance in strategic development.

• Agree to a minimum commitment of three years.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in a relevant academic field.

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and significant experience in research.

• Substantial experience in peer review processes and academic publishing, preferably at the Associate Editor level.

• Familiarity with key challenges and opportunities in academic publishing, including Open Science and the effects of AI.

• Proven leadership skills and experience in strategic development.

• Commitment to fulfilling the role for a minimum period of three years.

• Senior clinical and research experience as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) is advantageous.

• Membership in the RCSLT is preferred.

• Submission of a covering letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a brief statement outlining the vision for the journal's assessment and development.

• Applications must be submitted by 9:00am on 05/10/2026.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual remuneration of £3,500.

• Annual increase of 2%.

• Virtual interview process.