Sexual and Relationship Therapy
Editor-in-Chief required
Deadline 06 August 2026
About the role
Sexual and Relationship Therapy is seeking an Editor-in-Chief.
We welcome applications from academics with a strong track record in sexual and relationship therapy, sexual health and medicine, psychology, public health or related fields.
This is an excellent opportunity for leaders who will shape the journal’s editorial vision, drive the growth of high-quality submissions, and champion excellence within the research community.
In this role, you will:
- Make final editorial decisions on acceptance, revision, or rejection of submitted manuscripts.
- Direct the peer-review process, ensuring rigorous, fair, transparent, and timely evaluations.
- Lead and expand the Editorial Board, recruiting diverse experts to support emerging research areas.
- Contribute to the strategic vision in partnership with the Charity and Publisher to increase citations, impact, and high-quality submissions.
- Commission high-impact content, including themed collections, expert perspectives, and review articles.
- Uphold research integrity, addressing ethical issues in line with COPE guidelines.
- Act as the public face of the journal at international conferences and within the academic community.
Stepping into an editor role is a fulfilling journey that enables you to shape the future of your discipline. You will advance the latest research in your field, expand your professional network, and be recognized as a leading figure in the community.
The appointment will start in April 2027.
About the journal
Sexual and Relationship Therapy (SRT) offers a multidisciplinary forum for review and debate in the field of psychosexual and relationship therapies. It presents original research and best practice and is a vehicle for new theory, methodology, and application.
We welcome contributions from a range of disciplines including:
- psychosexual and relationship therapy;
- sexual health and medicine;
- psychology;
- sexology;
- systemic family therapy;
- public health;
- sociology;
- counselling;
- medical ethics.
Current Types of content include:
- original empirical articles;
- brief reports;
- theoretical essays;
- review articles (e.g., personal, clinical, literature, etc.);
- case studies;
- methodological articles;
- article commentaries;
- book and multimedia reviews;
- editorials.
SRT is International in focus, as reflected by our diverse Editorial Board.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? We’re seeking candidates who demonstrate:
Editorial Excellence & Leadership
- Proven experience in academic publishing across the full editorial lifecycle.
- Skill in reading, synthesizing, and making sound editorial decisions based on reviewer reports.
- Willingness to lead and energize the Editorial Board, including organizing and chairing meetings.
- Recognized thought leadership and a strong professional reputation within your academic discipline.
- Expertise for attracting and commissioning high-impact submissions.
- A clear vision and enthusiasm for the journal’s ongoing development.
Operational Proficiency
- Ability to commit time each week to the role and to participate in Editorial Board meetings and training as needed.
- A track record of managing submitted manuscripts promptly, consistently, and professionally.
- Proficiency with online peer-review management systems, with the confidence to guide and support the editorial team in their use.
- Proactive engagement with Taylor & Francis staff and suppliers to implement processes and drive improvements.
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the open access publishing environment.
Integrity & Excellence
- Experience collaborating effectively with independent peer reviewers.
- Consistently prompt, professional communication with authors throughout the peer-review process.
- Uncompromising ethical standards; knowledge of COPE guidelines and a commitment to always uphold them.
- Active growth of academic networks through conference participation and professional use of social media.
Application instructions
Applications should include your CV and a Vision Statement.
Your Vision Statement should be no longer than 500 words and include how you would:
- Ideas for the editorial vision and scope of the journal that will be agreed with in collaboration with the charity and the publisher.
- Maintain high ethical standards and ensure compliance with Editorial policies.
- Act as an ambassador for the journal at academic conferences and on social media.
- Drive sustainable and timely high-quality submissions, through commissioning and content development, in collaboration with the publisher.
- Lead the editorial board in setting priorities for the journal’s content.
- Work with the chairty and publisher to appoint additional Lead Editors, Supporting Editors and Advisors to the journal.
Early application is encouraged. For any questions, please contact the publisher, Hayley Baber ([email protected])
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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, 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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