Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence

The Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Artificial Intelligence is recruiting a Deputy Editor-in-Chief to join the Editorial Team of the journal. This role is a great opportunity for an academic with a strong research background in the field of artificial intelligence and experience of theoretical and applied research. The new Deputy Editor-in-Chief must have the commitment, drive and ability to develop and grow the journal.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for the oversight and administration of a rigorous and proper peer review process that delivers an agreed amount of content of suitable scope and quality within an agreed publication timeframe through use of the Journal’s online submission and peer review system, in accordance with the Taylor & Francis Editor Code of Conduct, with particular reference to Editorial ethics.

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the following activities:

• Regular and confident use of an online peer review management system.
• Taking initial decisions on whether each submitted article is within the Journal’s scope and is appropriate for further independent peer review.
• Encouraging independent experts to register for and use the online peer review management system in a reviewer capacity.
• Ensuring all submitted manuscripts are considered in a prompt, consistent and professional manner.
• Managing reviewers when needed to ensure timely publication decisions.
• Monitoring performance to ensure fair and prompt processing of submitted papers.
• Reviewing suitability of referees.
• Ensuring that authors, members of the Editorial Board, and referees/reviewers adhere to the Journal’s Guidelines on Publishing Ethics to assure the integrity and reputation of the Journal is maintained.
• Reading and summarizing reviewer feedback, and making decisions about acceptance, rejection, or revision on referees’ reports, to ensure high quality peer review feedback is provided to authors as well as communicating this in writing to authors in a professional manner and within a reasonable period.
• Requesting further reports for subsequently revised papers, communicating as necessary authors’ responses and arguments.
• Communicating promptly, consistently and professionally with authors during the peer review and publication process.
• Liaising promptly with Taylor & Francis staff and suppliers to implement necessary processes and improvements to the online peer review management system.

Alongside management of the peer review process, other responsibilities of the Deputy Editor-in-Chief include:

• Acting proactively on any expressions of concern or allegations of research misconduct received about content published in the Journal, assisting and working with Taylor & Francis to resolve these according to the Journal’s Guidelines on Publishing Ethics.
• Being actively involved in subject communities, identifying emerging research trends, and awareness and understanding of major developments in the publishing industry, such as open research and Open Access.
• Taking part in a regular review of the Journal’s performance with Taylor & Francis to set strategic development and development goals, including the Journal’s Aims & Scope.
• Being an ambassador to the journal, e.g by reaching out to Early Career Researchers to encourage and support authors in developing their work and submitting it to the Journal.

Becoming the editor of a journal is a rewarding and fulfilling experience where you have the opportunity to expand your network, shape the direction of the research in your field, promoting the most interesting findings, and be recognized as a leading figure within the academic community.