Job Title: Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Heidelberg, London or Pune – Hybrid working model
Application deadline: 26th January
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About the role
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications is a broad-scope research journal published by Springer Nature. Online and open access, the journal publishes original research arising in and between all areas of the humanities, social and behavioral sciences. As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will support the Chief Editor in managing the Editorial Board and editorial decision-making processes across the journal, and work with the wider publishing team to oversee the editorial workflow and peer-review process.
Role Responsibilities:
* Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions.
* Respond to authors, reviewers, EBMs, and readers in a timely fashion.
* Work with the publishing team in the allocation of manuscripts to EBMs.
* Liaise with EBMs to follow up on peer review and final decisions, ensuring decision policies are adhered to.
* Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers.
* Support editorial and journal development activities.
* Provide input into policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy as required.
* Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs.
* Manage recruitment and training of new EBMs where required.
* Engage with editorial colleagues on other journals and drive collaboration on projects.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
* PhD-level or equivalent research experience in a relevant area (humanities, social sciences or behavioral sciences).
* Understanding of scholarly journal publishing and the academic research community.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Interest in the fields covered by the journal's scope.
* Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented.
* Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong workload management and organizational skills.
* Active, supportive team player.
* Willingness to travel occasionally, if required.
Desirable
* Experience in academic book or journal publishing is preferred.
To apply, please include:
* A CV which should include a brief account of your accomplishments.
* A cover letter explaining your interest in the post and relevant experience.
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