Lead Editor(s) needed for Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Lead Editor required
Deadline 01 July 2026
About the role
The Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy (JCP) is currently recruiting for Lead Editor(s). This is an excellent opportunity for academics with a strong track record in curriculum theory, educational inquiry, and pedagogical praxis. We are seeking a leader who will shape the journal’s editorial vision, expand its reach, accelerate growth in high quality submissions and citations, and foster a vibrant research community. In this role, you will:- Manage the review process of approximately 225 manuscripts per year
- Curate four issues a year, including an editorial note in each issue
- Solicit high-quality manuscripts from potential authors
- Assist authors moving their manuscripts to publication
- Organize and synthesize editorial suggestions from external reviewers
- Evaluate manuscripts using the journal scope and in collaboration/agreement with C&P’s mission and vision
- Coordinate with Art-based editor to review arts-based papers, and secure cover art for the issues
- Select a sufficient pool of reviewers to evaluate manuscripts in a timely fashion
- Oversee a Mentorship Program in collaboration with C&P governing council
- Work with Taylor & Francis Publishing Copyediting and Management Team
- Identify and appoint members to the JCP Editorial and Advisory Board
- Provide a clear vision for the direction of the journal
- Work closely with C&P Publications Committee and C&P governing council
- Participate in C&P governing council as non-voting members
- Commitment to attend C&P Annual Conference & Meetings to conduct at least one annual writing workshop
- Keep all records of the journal, including correspondence, license agreements, and subscription mailing list and funds
- Submit to C&P Governing Council an annual report and a closing one at the end of the tenure
- Annual honorarium
- Free access to journal content on tandfonline.com
- 30% discount on books at routledge.com
- Ongoing support through training, performance metrics, industry news, events, and webinars
About the journal
The flagship Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy is published four times a year in the academic calendar. JCP publishes groundbreaking interdisciplinary scholarship about curriculum theory, educational inquiry, and pedagogical praxis. It welcomes all scholarly methods and theoretical perspectives that examine, describe, analyze, and interpret the experiences of curriculum and pedagogy local and internationally. JCP publishes research articles, art-based education, perspectives, and reviews of books. JCP publishes multilingual, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary scholarly works.
Key Skills and Attributes
- a robust record of scholarship
- experience with editing practices
- established record of mentorship collaboration, and advocacy for and within C&P
- managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and meet deadlines; and
- the ability to attract respected experts to serves as reviewers.
Application instructions
The application packet for the Lead Editor(s) should include:- A Vision Statement: Set forth goals and plans for the journal. This may include an assessment of the current strengths, weaknesses, or gaps and a plan for operationalizing your vision.
- Background Information: The name, affiliation, and other relevant information about the potential editor(s). Evidence of the ability and experience of the editor (s) to provide sound judgment and guidance to potential authors.
- Institutional Support: Map out the resources made available by the applicants’ institutions. Since support offered by institutions varies widely, applicants are encouraged to contact the Dean of their College or the Executive Office of their University as necessary in order to ensure the feasibility of the application. A Memorandum of Agreement between C&P and the editor’s institution will be required. Applicants should submit a budget, including secured institutional support. C&P does not pay for office space or release time but provides the financial support for Taylor &Francis publication. Taylor & Francis may offer some support for traveling to AERA & C&P for journal promotion.
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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