Associate Editor (Humanities and Social Sciences)

TL;DR

Associate Editor (Humanities and Social Sciences): Supporting the Chief Editor in managing editorial workflows and peer-review processes for a multi-disciplinary research journal with an accent on maintaining high standards of publication and editorial decision-making. Focus on managing relationships with Editorial Board Members, resolving publication issues, and driving journal development initiatives.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai or Beijing (Hybrid working model).

Company

hirify.global is a leading global research publisher providing technology-enabled products and services to the academic and scientific communities.

What you will do

• Manage daily journal workflows to ensure rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions.
• Liaise with Editorial Board Members (EBMs) to follow up on peer reviews and ensure adherence to decision policies.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues including authorship, ethics, and misconduct.
• Support editorial development activities and implement new editorial policies.
• Recruit and train new EBMs to maintain and improve engagement.
• Collaborate with the wider publishing team and the global editorial community.

Requirements

• PhD-level or equivalent research experience in humanities, social sciences, or behavioral sciences.
• Understanding of scholarly journal publishing and the academic research community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify trends in academic research.
• Willingness to travel occasionally if required.

Nice to have

• Experience in academic book or journal publishing.
• Expertise in linguistics, economics, or sociology.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunities to build a career in academic publishing.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration.
• Accommodations provided for access needs related to disability or chronic conditions.