Emerald Publishing invites applications for the position of Editor of the Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society (JICES) to commence on 1 January 2025.

Journal Scope 

Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society promotes thoughtful dialogue regarding the wider social and ethical issues related to the planning, development, implementation and use of new media and information and communication technologies.  

For further information and the latest content, please see the journal homepage: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jices

Qualities Required

Some of the key qualities sought for the position of Editor are: an established record of scholarship in the field; previous experience in an editorial role (i.e. journals, special issues, book volumes); managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and meet deadlines; a willingness to work closely and collaboratively with the journal Commissioning Editor; the ability to inspire an active Editorial Board; a clear long-term vision for JICES both in terms of the quality of research published and its position within its academic discipline; a willingness and drive to embrace the opportunity to develop JICES and raise its standing.

Main Editor Responsibilities

  • Management of the editorial office via the online submission tool ScholarOne (full training will be provided)
  • Soliciting high quality manuscripts and assisting authors through the editorial process
  • Initial screening of submissions and the management of the peer review process
  • Selecting a pool of competent reviewers
  • Supplying accepted articles to the Publisher, working within the agreed schedule
  • Working with and managing the contributions of the Editorial Board
  • Advising Emerald on the direction and development of JICES
  • Promoting JICES to your networks and at conferences to encourage authorship and usage. 

An editorial honorarium will be provided by the Publisher – further details available following the application process.

Application Process

Please send applications via email to the Commissioning Editor, Dr Paul Kidd: [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed by the publishing team and should include: 

  • A covering letter outlining your previous editorial experience, why this role interests you at this particular time, your vision for the future development of the journal, and an outline of any support that may be offered by your institution for this Editorship role. 
  • A current CV. 

Applications from individual Editors or Editorial teams (i.e., two Co-Editors) may also be considered.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 15th November 2024

To express your interest, or for further information, please contact the Commissioning Editor on the above email address.

Paul Kidd
Commissioning Editor | Emerald Publishing
[email protected]