British Journal of Development Psychology – Co-Editor in Chief
The BPS is seeking to appoint a new co-Editor in Chief for the British Journal of Development Psychology from 2024.
The BPS is seeking to appoint a new co-Editor in Chief for the British Journal of Development Psychology from 2024.
Term: Three years
Financial support: Annual contribution towards expenses
Closing date: 31/08/2023
The British Journal of Development Psychology is a leading journal of the British Psychological Society. This JCR-ranked, international journal publishes original research on all aspects of development psychology and welcomes empirical, conceptual, review and methodological papers, as well as registered reports.
The Journal's two Editors in Chief, in conjunction with the society, are responsible for setting the strategy and direction of the Journal, and overseeing the peer review of manuscripts, working with a team of Associate Editors handling manuscripts based on their area of expertise.
In addition, the Editors in Chief direct the commissioning of high-quality review articles, topical special issues, and manage the editorial board, working closely with the journal publishing team at Wiley, the Society's Academic Publications Manager and the Chair of the Society's Editorial Advisory Group.
The Journal recognises the value of openness in research and so we ask for data availability statements, publish Registered Reports and are keen to be a first adopter of further open practices.
We publish under a hybrid model: both subscription and open access. When possible, we will help authors to publish open access by informing them at acceptance stage whether they have access to funds through a Wiley transformational agreement (an arrangement between publisher and institutions that covers authors' open access fees).
Candidate(s) will be recognised internationally for their achievements in development psychology with a strong research background and publications record, supported by some journal editorial experience. They will also have an international network of contacts so that the profile of the Journal can continue to be developed.
The co-Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Development Psychology shall:
- Support the preparation and implementation of strategic editorial plans in terms of content and approach, to build the status and visibility of the Journal.
- Drive the journal development including the aims and scope, and implement new sections and/or article types as needed.
- Identify (and develop) current trends in research and thinking and ensure that these are represented in (or furthered by) the Journal.
- Commission articles and an annual pipeline of special issues in consultation with the Associate Editors and the Editorial Board.
- Take responsibility for handling of the manuscripts by the Associate Editors, delegating responsibility for specific areas to ensure that the workload is handled efficiently.
- Maintain frequent communication with the Wiley production team once the papers are approved for publication.
- Maintain high standards in the peer-review process and ensure that the Journal adheres to ethical standards.
- Ensure the journal adheres to best practice guidance with respect to research integrity and publishing ethics in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publishing Ethics) guidelines.
- Lead the Editorial team and advise on the composition and succession plans of the Editorial Board members to achieve a diverse and international representation of the community the journal serves and to mentor new members.
- Prepare an annual report on the status of the Journal to be delivered to the BPS Editorial Advisory Group.
- Attend bi-annual meetings of the BPS Editorial Advisory Group.
- Where appropriate, represent the Journal at national and international scientific meetings.
- Collaborate with the marketing staff at Wiley on the promotion of the Journal.
Desired Attributes:
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- An experienced manager with strong organisational ability.
- An internationally recognised and active researcher with an extensive publication record, and a broad appreciation for the fields of development psychology.
- A wide sphere of influence and range of contacts in the field of development psychology.
- Previous journal editorial experience and working knowledge of an online editorial system.
- Awareness of relevant technological advances in publishing/dissemination of research, including open science.
- Willingness to travel to conferences to promote and commission content for the Journal.
- High professional and ethical standards.
How to apply
Applications should comprise of a covering letter, a CV, and a 300 word outline of your vision for the Journal and how you would like to see it develop in the future.
Pre-application questions and applications may be emailed to: Rachel Sangster, Academic Publications Manager, British Psychological Society at [email protected].
The application deadline is 31 August 2023.
The start date for this role will be 1 January 2024, with a handover period from October to December 2023.
BPS and Wiley welcome applications from the following groups of people who are under-represented within psychology: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+.