Associate Editor needed for Educational Research and Evaluation
Associate Editor required
Deadline 29 July 2026
About the role
Educational Research and Evaluation is currently recruiting for an Associate Editor. This is an excellent opportunity for academics with a strong track record in Educational Research. We are seeking engaged subject matter experts who will contribute to the strategic growth of the journal by supporting our editorial leadership, acting as ambassadors within the research community, and helping shape the journal’s future direction. In this role, you will:- Support the Editors and Publisher with specialist expertise to ensure the journal remains at the forefront of the discipline.
- Handle papers through the peer review process within your field of expertise on occasion, ensuring high standards of scholarly rigour.
- Actively promote the journal within your professional networks and represent the title at key industry events and conferences.
- Proactively contribute your own research and collaborate on the development of high-impact Special Issues and article collections.
- Participate in annual Editorial Board meetings to discuss performance metrics and plans for the journal’s long-term development.
- Free access to journal content on tandfonline.com.
- 30% discount on books at routledge.com.
- Access to Taylor & Francis editorial resources and training.
- Formal recognition of your contribution on the journal’s Editorial Board page.
About the journal
Educational Research and Evaluation is a fully refereed international journal publishing original academic articles on all aspects of education. It appeals to an international readership and accepts articles that are well-informed and evidence-based.
The journal is deliberately multi-disciplinary and broad in its scope, and addresses rigorous research and evaluation at all educational levels and in all sectors and fields of education. It publishes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies, for example, reports, surveys, case studies, experiments, action research, naturalistic and qualitative research, longitudinal studies, interventions in education and evaluation, and accounts of research in progress.
Articles submitted must be suitable for an international readership, working with topics and issues that are of relevance across the world, for example, those that are theoretically driven, practical or policy problems, or a combination of these. Articles should make a useful, preferably new contribution to the theoretical knowledge base on education and/or to the international knowledge base on educational practice.
The journal publishes papers on studies that are empirical, non-empirical, conceptual, theoretical, applied or grounded in theory (e.g. evaluation studies), methodological, substantive and scholarly, and that have education at their heart. It also welcomes systematic review studies, meta-analyses, position papers, discussion papers and critiques related to issues concerning evidence-based education. It does not accept papers on research instrument validation or on topics that are not relevant to an international readership. The journal also publishes book reviews.
The journal has a strong record of publishing Special Issues with Guest Editors, and the Co Editors welcome suggestions for future editions dedicated to a particular theme.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? We’re seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Strategic Vision & Advocacy
- A proven track record as an established or emerging leader within your academic discipline.
- A clear vision and enthusiasm for the journal’s growth and long-term evolution.
- Active engagement in expanding academic networks through conferences and professional social media presence.
- The capacity to devote time throughout the year to the role and participate in Editorial Board meetings and training as required.
- Proactive engagement with Taylor & Francis staff to help implement processes and drive journal improvements.
- Uncompromising ethical standards, including knowledge of COPE guidelines and a commitment to always upholding them.
- A commitment to acting as a high-level ambassador for the journal within the wider research community.
Application instructions
Applications should include your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter Vision Statement should be no longer than 500 words and include how you would:- Act as a handling editor and provide constructive feedback.
- Attend Editorial Board meetings and advise the Lead Editors on matters such as journal direction, policies, and strategy.
- Suggest potential Guest Advisors or Guest Editors or contributors for article collections or themed issues.
- Promote the journal to potential authors, reviewers, and readers within their professional networks.
- Help to enhance the journal’s reputation and impact in its field.
Journal pledge
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, colour, 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.
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