Associate Editor (Humanities and Social Sciences)
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Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Manage and expedite the peer review process for manuscripts in Humanities and Social Sciences journals, ensuring rapid and high-quality publication.
Make editorial decisions on manuscript suitability based on scientific assessment and reviewer feedback.
Collaborate with Journal Editors, Editorial Board Members, and internal teams to support journal development and operational improvements.
Minimum Requirements
PhD (or equivalent) research experience in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Strong scientific comprehension with ability to evaluate research across broad topics beyond core expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced in academic research with deep understanding of peer review and publishing workflows in humanities or social sciences.
Ability to balance multiple manuscripts with strong workload management and operational excellence in a fast-paced academic publishing environment.
Demonstrates sound judgment and evidence-based decision-making for editorial suitability across multidisciplinary topics.