Associate Editors in General and Applied Economics needed for
Cogent Economics & Finance
About the role
Cogent Economics and Finance is seeking Associate Editors for its General and Applied Economics section of the journal.
We welcome applications from academics with a strong track record in general and applied economics.
This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on subject matter experts who want to shape the literature of their discipline. In this active, operational role, you will oversee the peer-review pipeline for your specialty, ensure high scholarly standards, and collaborate with the leadership team to drive the journal's growth.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the peer-review process for manuscripts within your field of expertise, utilizing the journal’s submission system.
- Assess reviewer feedback and deliver clear editorial recommendations (Accept, Revise, Reject) to the Editor-in-Chief.
- Uphold research integrity and publishing ethics, ensuring all handled manuscripts adhere to COPE guidelines.
- Proactively commission high-impact content, including inviting submissions, proposing Special Issues, or developing article collections.
- Actively promote the journal within your professional networks and represent the title at key events and conferences.
Stepping into a supporting editor role is a rewarding journey that enables you to influence the future of your field. You will gain deep insights into the publishing process, expand your global professional network, and be recognized as a leading figure in the community.
The role offers:
- One APC waiver per year.
- Free access to 100 articles on tandfonline.com.
- 30% discount on books at routledge.com.
- Access to Taylor & Francis editorial resources and training.
- Formal recognition on the journal’s Editorial Board page.
About the Journal
The General and Applied Economics section considers a broad range of applied analyses, covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics subject areas such as, but not restricted to: labour, education, industrial organisation, trade, behavioural, monetary, health and agricultural economics. While some theoretical papers are published, many submissions are empirical in nature, encompassing both econometic analyses and the results of experimental research. The editors are also interested in receiving papers on economics teaching, learning and assessment, where authors can provide evidence on the impact of innovations adopted. This section also welcomes submissions on Economic Methodology, Philosophy and History.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? We’re seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Strategic Vision & Advocacy
- Active engagement in expanding academic networks through conferences and professional social media presence.
Operational Commitment
- The capacity to devote time throughout the year to the role and participate in Editorial Board meetings and training as required.
Integrity & Excellence
- Uncompromising ethical standards, including knowledge of COPE guidelines and a commitment to always upholding them.
- A commitment to acting as a high-level ambassador for the journal within the wider research community.
Application instructions
Applications should include your CV and a Cover Letter.
Your Cover Letter Vision Statement should be no longer than 500 words and include how you would:
- Oversee the peer review process for assigned manuscripts, including selecting appropriate reviewers.
- Make recommendations for manuscript acceptance or revision.
- Assist in the development of themed issues and collections.
- Provide expert advice on emerging trends and topics within the field.
- Support the journal with development strategies.
Early application is encouraged. For any questions, please contact Senior Publisher, Samuel Ward, [email protected].
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The journal is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team and decision making processes. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and each will be judged on its merits without bias for seniority of institutional affiliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.