About the Journal

The European Journal of Development Research (EJDR) aims to be a world class journal publishing original research on international development from multidisciplinary perspectives. The journal encourages debate on what development is and examines the challenges faced by the Global South, covering development research from political, economic, sociological and anthropological perspectives.

Visit the journal at https://www.palgrave.com/fr/journal/41287

Volumes and Issues available at  https://www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/41287/volumes-issues/volumes-and-issues

The EJDR is the official journal of the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI).

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About the role

The EJDR seeks four Editors to join the current editorial team. The present members are featured at https://www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/41287/about/editorial-board

This is an exciting opportunity for academics and research-active professionals working in the field of international development to join an interdisciplinary team of Editors to manage one of the leading journals in this area.

The successful candidates will join the existing team of Editors in strategic leadership of the journal, enhancing its reputation and ensuring that it attracts the best authors and papers for its readership. A core component of the Editors’ role is managing the peer review of manuscripts in their area of expertise. 

As a multidisciplinary journal related to research in international development studies, broadly defined, applications from candidates in the fields of (but not limited to) anthropology, climate, development studies, economics, education, the environment, geography, international studies, management, politics, social policy, sociology, and sustainability are all welcome. Experience with quantitative analysis would be an asset but not required.

An Editor of The European Journal of Development Research (EJDR) is expected to:

• Support the peer review process by selecting referees on appropriate manuscripts (assigned to them by the Editor-in-Chief) and making recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief based on referee reports. The peer review process is double blind on all submitted manuscripts.
• Use Snapp, the online submissions tracking system, to assist in the editorial process.
• Comment on Special Issues proposals submitted to the journal.
• Continue the development of the journal and encourage submissions of individual manuscripts and special issues from leading writers in the field and from promising new scholars.
• Support the expansion of the pool of reviewers, in terms of topic specialty and geographical representation.

Key Skills and Attributes

• A vision and enthusiasm for the continuous development of the journal.
• Experience in successfully bringing multiple manuscripts to publication as a corresponding author across a range of relevant journals and/or experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all stages of the process.
• The capacity to devote time to the role, and to attend Editors’ (online) meetings and sessions as needed.
• The ability to ensure all submitted manuscripts are considered in a timely, consistent and professional manner.
• The ability to confidently use an online peer review management system (resources and training will be provided through our publishing house).
• The ability to select appropriate independent reviewers, provide authors with constructive feedback based on the reviews received, and make recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief.
• If possible, the ability to confidently handle editorial work in French and/or Spanish.
• A strong commitment to ethical rigour as well as knowledge of the COPE guidelines, and commitment to ensure that the journal adheres to strict ethical standards at all times (more information at https://publicationethics.org).

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 or institutional affiliation.

In line with the aims of EJDR, we especially encourage candidates from the Global South. We value candidates from all backgrounds, career stages, and identities, including visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Application instructions

In making expressions of interest, candidates are required to submit:

1. A brief Vision Statement outlining their intentions for the safeguarding and further development of the academic excellence, relevance and scope of The European Journal of Development Research.
2. A Cover Letter, including an indication of host institution support or of no-objection, a list of any potential conflicts of interest, and a list of the candidate’s other commitments and roles involving journals, books, and societies that produce publications (e.g. membership of publication oversight committees).
3. A full CV – these may be in summary form but should give enough information to demonstrate embeddedness in the field, e.g., information about networks, conferences attended, relevant publications, professional memberships, etc.

The selection of the new Editors will be made by the editors of the European Journal of Development Research and ratified by EADI. The post is for commencement as soon as possible after the decision has been made.

The successful candidates are encouraged to join in the activities of the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes. Both EADI members and non-members may apply. The successful candidates are expected to engage with EADI and support the journal in this community. Further details are available from EADI’s website at https://www.eadi.org/.

Interested applicants with further questions about the journal are invited to contact Spencer Henson, the Editor-in-Chief, at shenson(at)uoguelph.ca

Expressions of Interest should be sent to Talia Vela Eiden, Managing Editor, at vela-eiden(at)eadi.org