[Hiring] Editor-in-Chief (Paediatric) @RCSLT

Role Description

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, offering the post-holder the opportunity to lead on strategic and editorial development of the journal, maximizing the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of communication and swallowing disorders.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline
• Extensive knowledge, skills, and senior experience in research
• Extensive experience handling peer-review/in academic publishing, ideally at least at an Associate Editor level
• Working understanding of current key issues and opportunities in academic publishing, including Open Science and implications of AI
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in leadership and strategic development
• Commitment to carrying out the role for a minimum term of three years
• Senior clinical and research experience as an SLT and membership of the RCSLT are desirable
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds and/or under-represented groups are welcomed

Benefits

• Annual payment of £3,788.51 (increasing by 2% annually)

How to Apply

Applicants should send a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and list of publications along with a short statement outlining the following:

• An assessment of the strengths and areas for development for the IJLCD
• Presenting a vision for the IJLCD and how they would like to see it develop in the short and longer term

Please send applications by 9:00am on Friday 29 January 2027. Applicants will be invited to attend a virtual interview in February (date and times tbc). Please note: We will be actively reviewing applications. If the right candidate is found before the closing date, we may close the recruitment process.

For further information please contact RCSLT’s Head of Research & Outcomes at [email protected] or the current Editor in Chief (paediatric), Jill Titterington at [email protected] .

Company Description

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists (SLTs) across the UK. The RCSLT supports SLTs by providing leadership, setting professional standards, facilitating research, promoting better education, and training.

• The RCSLT team consists of 70 staff members who offer support to over 24,000 members.
• Colleagues are predominantly based in the London office and others in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff offices.