Job | Editor in Chief for “Sound Studies”

Routledge / Taylor & Francis Group

Journal “Sound Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal”

Deadline: September 9, 2025

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About the role

Sound Studies is currently recruiting for an Editor-in-Chief. This role is a great opportunity for an academic with a strong research background in Sound Studies, and who also has the commitment, drive and ability to help develop the journal. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the oversight and administration of a rigorous and proper peer review process that delivers an agreed amount of content of suitable scope and quality within an agreed publication timeframe.

Becoming the editor of a journal is a rewarding and fulfilling experience where you have the opportunity to build your own networks, develop and promote the research in your field, and be recognized as a leading figure within the academic community.

About the Journal

Sound Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal is an international, peer reviewed and inter-disciplinary journal in sound studies, providing a unique forum for the development of the subject within a range of disciplines such as history, sociology, media, comparative literature, cultural studies, black studies, indigenous studies, ethnomusicology, historical musicology, film studies, anthropology, geography, philosophy, urban studies, architecture, arts and performance studies.

The journal encourages the study and research of sound by publishing submissions that are interdisciplinary, theoretical, empirically rich and critical in nature. Situated at the cutting edge of sound studies, Sound Studies builds on more than three decades of pioneering work in the history, theory, ethnography and cultural analysis of sound.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all stages of the process.
• The capacity to devote time each week to the role, and to attend Editorial Board meetings and training sessions as needed.
• The ability to ensure all submitted manuscripts are considered in a prompt, consistent and professional manner.
• The ability to confidently use an online peer review management system and ensure members of the editorial team do the same.
• Experience with working effectively with independent peer reviewers.
• The ability to read, summarize, and make decisions based on independent reviewer reports.
• A commitment to communicating promptly, consistently, and professionally with authors during the peer review process.
• A commitment to engaging promptly and efficiently with Taylor & Francis staff and suppliers to implement necessary processes and improvements.
• 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.
• A willingness to proactively lead the journal’s Editorial Board, to include arranging and leading Editorial Board meetings.
• A proven track record as a key opinion leader and known figure within your academic discipline.
• Actively involved in growing and developing your academic networks through conference attendance and experience of networking through social media.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the open access publishing environment.
• A vision and enthusiasm for the continuous development of the journal.

The role will formally begin from 01.01.2026

Application instructions

A Role Profile for the Editor-in-Chief role is available on request. Applications should include your CV, a Cover Letter and a Vision Statement. Your Vision Statement should be no longer than 1 page and include:

• Where you believe the field is going, and the journal’s place within it
• How you would work in partnership with the Editorial Board
• How you would maintain and increase the quality of submissions
• How you would work with authors.

For any questions or the role profile, please contact Victoria Small (victoria [dot] small [at] tandf [dot] co [dot] uk).

Link to apply: https://taylorandfrancis.formstack.com/forms/c_2071338

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