Associate Editor needed for
Cogent Education
Deadline
About the role
Cogent Education is recruiting for Associate Editors and Reviewers in the following sections:
- Arts Education
- Curriculum & Teaching Studies
- Data Notes
- Education Policy
- Educational Assessment & Evaluation
- Educational Leadership & Management
- Educational Psychology & Counselling
- Higher Education
- Information & Communications Technology in Education
- Inclusive & Special Education
- International & Comparative Education
- Language Education
- Physical & Health Education
- Professional Education & Training
- Religious, Moral and Values Education
- Sociology of Education
- STEM Education
- Student Learning, Childhood & Voices
- Teacher Education & Development
We are open to applications from all regions, with a particular current interest in candidates from the Arabian Peninsula.
The Associate Editor responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Section Editors and Publisher with your expertise
- Being assigned to, making decisions on, and managing new submissions
- Finding peer reviewers
- Ensuring that all reviewers and authors uphold the journal's code of publishing ethics
- Encouraging submissions from established researchers and promising new scholars
- Identifying strategies to enhance the quality and reputation of the journal
- Being an advocate for the journal in your networks and at conferences
- Attending an annual virtual Editorial Board meeting to discuss plans for the journal's development
You will also be encouraged to submit your own work to the journal, and to be involved in journal special issues and article collections.
Becoming an Associate Editor is a fulfilling experience where you will grow new networks, be at the forefront of research in your field, and gain recognition as a leading figure in your academic community.
About the Journal
Cogent Education is a leading multidisciplinary open access journal, publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles across the breadth of educational research. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Professor John C.K. Lee (The Education University of Hong Kong), supported by an expert international Editorial Board.
Our academic editors take an objective and constructive approach to peer review, ensuring each manuscript is evaluated on its own scholarly merits and research integrity. Article-level metrics let the research speak for itself.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for in a successful applicant:
- The capacity to devote time to the role, and to attend Editorial Board meetings and training sessions as needed.
- A strong commitment to ethical rigour as well as knowledge of the COPE guidelines and commitment to ensure that the journal adheres to strict ethical standards at all times.
- An established or emerging publication record within your academic discipline.
- Actively involved in growing and developing your academic networks through conference attendance and experience of networking through social media.
- A vision and enthusiasm for the continuous development of the journal.
Application instructions
A Role Profile for Associate Editor is available on request.
Applications should include your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should be no longer than 1 page and may include:
- Where you believe the field is going, and the journal’s place within it
- How you would work in partnership with the Section Editors
- How you would maintain and increase the quality of submissions
- How you would work with authors.
Please email Abi Amey (abi.amey@tandf.co.uk) with any questions.
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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.