Editor-in-Chief needed for
Substance Use & Misuse
Deadline
About the role
Substance Use & Misuse is currently recruiting for an Editor-in-Chief. This role is a great opportunity for an academic with a strong research background in clinical substance use research and public health policy, and who also has the commitment, drive and ability to help develop 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 time frame.
Key tasks will include:
- Oversight and administration of a rigorous and proper peer review process.
- Overseeing a board of an editorial board of Associate Editors and Consulting Editors.
- Assisting with ethical issues.
- Commissioning articles.
- Overseeing journal development and growth.
About the Journal
For over 50 years, Substance Use & Misuse has provided a unique international multidisciplinary venue for the exchange of original research, theories, policy analyses, and unresolved issues concerning substance use and misuse (licit and illicit drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and eating disorders).
The Editor-in-Chief will be responsible for overseeing the journal’s editorial direction and strategy in collaboration with Taylor & Francis. You will be accountable for the decision making and academic quality of the journal.
Becoming the Editor-in-Chief of a journal is a rewarding and fulfilling experience where you have the opportunity to build your own networks, develop and promote the research in your field, and be recognized as a leading figure within the academic community.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Expertise of relevance to the scope of Substance Use & Misuse.
- Directing the editorial vision and scope of the journal in collaboration with the publisher.
- Experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all stages of the process.
- The capacity to devote time each week to the role, and to attend Editorial Board meetings and training sessions as needed.
- The ability to ensure all submitted manuscripts are considered in a prompt, consistent, ethical, and professional manner.
- Driving sustainable and timely high-quality content, through commissioning and content development, in collaboration with the publisher.
- The ability to confidently use an online peer review management system and ensure members of the editorial team do the same.
- Experience with working effectively with independent peer reviewers.
- The ability to read, summarize, and make decisions based on independent reviewer reports.
- A commitment to communicating promptly, consistently, and professionally with authors during the peer review process.
- A commitment to engaging promptly and efficiently with Taylor & Francis staff and suppliers to implement necessary processes and improvements.
- A strong commitment to ethical rigour as well as knowledge of the COPE guidelines and commitment to ensure that the journal always adheres to strict ethical standards.
- A willingness to proactively lead the journal’s Editorial Board, to include arranging and leading Editorial Board meetings.
- A proven track record as a key opinion leader and known figure within your academic discipline.
The role will formally begin from 22nd September 2025.
Application instructions
- What experience you bring to the Journal as Editor-in-Chief and your motivation for applying.
- Where you believe the field is going, and the journal’s place within it and where it could develop.
- How you would work in collaboration with the Editorial Board to develop the journal.
- How you would maintain and increase the quality of submissions.
- How you would work with authors.
- How you would work with the international community to raise the profile of the journal.
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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.