IJLCD Editor in Chief

Overview of position

Editor-in-Chief (Paediatric), International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders (IJLCD)
 
We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief (Paediatric) for the IJLCD to co-lead our supportive editorial team from February 2027. 
  
The IJLCD is an international, peer-reviewed, clinically applied journal, which draws together findings from research in speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. 
  
The role of Editor-in-Chief is a senior leadership position in SLT research. It offers the post-holder the opportunity to lead on strategic and editorial development of the journal, to maximise the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of communication and swallowing disorders.

The role

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Have a PhD in a relevant academic discipline
• Have extensive knowledge, skills, and senior experience in research 
• Have extensive experience handling peer-review / in academic publishing, ideally at least at an Associate Editor level
• Have a working understanding of current key issues and opportunities in academic publishing, including the Open Science, implications of AI and other items 
• Have knowledge, skills, and experience in leadership and strategic development
• Commit to carrying out the role for a minimum term of three years

 
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