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Managing Editor, SERD/GTD
Ref no:
1/23
Field of study
-
Deadline:
February 28, 2023
Contact Info:
Email: hro-apply@ait.asia
Tel no. (66-2) 524-5056
Remark:
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited for interviews.
Qualification:

Managing Editor
Gender, Technology and Development
Asian Institute of Technology

The Taylor and Francis journal, GTD, hosted by GDS, AIT is looking for a new managing editor. Gender, Technology and Development is a journal that just celebrated its 25th year anniversary. The journal is growing rapidly and fast becoming a leader in gender and development research globally. Its current Scopus CiteScore rating is at 2.7. An international, refereed journal, Gender, Technology and Development serves as a forum for exploring the linkages between gender relations, development and/or technological change. The objective of the journal is to provide a platform for original research and theorizing on the shifting meanings of gender, as it relates to advances in science and technologies and/or to social, political, economic, and cultural change.

The managing editor is primarily responsible to ensure that the review process is in place and meets time requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the online review system (editorial manager) and ensure that any delays are addressed
  • Conduct technical checks of all new papers (that papers meet the journal reference style with the needed documents)
  • Assign papers that pass technical checks to associate editors, and co-editors
  • Find and assign new reviewers in collaborations with all relevant editors
  • Ensure timely communications with and from editors, authors and reviewers
  • Consult with Taylor and Francis for system maintenance and defects
  • Ensure that late reviews, revisions or acceptance are followed with reminders
  • Coordinate and participate in the two annual editors' meetings
  • Supervise student assistants working on journal management duties
  • Assist Editorial team in promotion of the journal and related social media presence
  • Consult with and report to the co-editors-in-chief
  • Any other journal administrative tasks as identified by the co-editors-in chief

Job qualifications

  • Master's degree, with a preference in related development studies, or other social sciences
  • Good knowledge and command of the English language
  • Demonstrate high level of independence (especially in terms of problem solving)
  • Show high work ethics
  • Demonstrate team work experience
  • Show effective and polite communication capabilities

The assignment is preferably full time, however alternative arrangements (through a consultancy) can be made as long as a significant time commitment can be made. Each such arrangement will be assessed independently.

The start date is as soon as possible, the announcement will remain up until the position is filled. The initial appointment will be till the end of 2023, renewable. A probation period of 3 month will be in effect.

Monthly salary between 30000-35000 baht a month based on experience (or through a lump sum consultancy).

Interested applicants can contact both co-editors-in-chef, Philippe Doneys (philippe@ait.asia) and Kyoko Kusakabe (kyokok@ait.asia). Applicants should include a CV with at least two named referees, and a statement of interest addressing the qualifications listed above.

​We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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