Call for Editor applications : China Information
Application Deadline: 31 st December 2026
Sage announces the search for a new Editor of our journal, China
Information. This peer-reviewed publication has been a forum for Chinarelated studies for 40 years. We are currently accepting Editor applications
for an initial 3-year term beginning 1st January 2028.
Applicants should send their CV and a letter of application, including
their vision for the future of the journal, the expected institutional
support, and a description of their qualifications for the editorship.
Applications, nominations, and requests for additional information
should be sent electronically to the journal’s Publishing Editor, David
Pakes, david.pakes@sagepub.co.uk. Please put “China Information
Editor Application” in the subject line of your email.
China Information presents timely and in-depth analyses of major developments in contemporary China and
overseas Chinese communities in the areas of politics, economics, law, ecology, culture, and society, including
literature and the arts. It is a refereed academic journal with an international readership indexed in SSCI and
Scopus.
China Information pays special attention to views and areas that do not receive sufficient attention in the
mainstream discourse on contemporary China. It encourages discussion and debate between different
academic traditions, offers a platform to express controversial and dissenting opinions, and promotes research
that is historically sensitive and contemporarily relevant.
The journal's mission to promote exchanges between different academic traditions is reflected in its awareness
of the important contributions made by scholars outside the Anglo-Saxon world. It actively seeks to reflect the
diversity of scholarships and research agendas in America, Europe, Japan, and China. The journal includes book
reviews that cover publications from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, France, and the Germanspeaking areas. In addition, China Information transcends the conventional boundaries between social sciences
and humanities and encourages cross-fertilization between disciplines.
The Editor will be responsible for soliciting, reviewing, and making final decisions on submissions to the
journal, and will manage all aspects of the publication and review process using the ScholarOne electronic
submission and review platform. Editor is expected to maintain timely and effective communication, advance
journal performance, and work towards upholding the journal’s high quality standards.
The ideal applicant will have a distinguished scholarly record in China-related studies, a diverse network of
other experts in China, and experience in academic leadership roles. Experience working in ScholarOne is
preferred but not required. Applicants should also possess strong organizational and management skills, the
ability to work well with others, and a commitment to making a positive impact on society through DEI
initiatives, promoting academic freedom and research integrity, and advancing knowledge and fostering
critical thinking. The Editor should maintain close connections with industry leaders, enabling the journal to
remain relevant and commercially viable while preserving its academic integrity. They should be commercially
minded and willing to collaborate with the publisher on appropriate opportunities to support journal
revenues, including identifying potential subscribers and advertisers.
Other responsibilities include:
• Leading the strategic development of the journal with the support of the Editorial Board.
• Managing and developing the Editorial Board, including global representation.
• Commissioning and managing submissions, liaising with authors, and editing articles. The Editor
reviews papers and is responsible for content quality, relevance, and overall review timelines.
• Liaising with Sage to ensure the delivery of articles according to set production schedules and
maintain a healthy inventory.
• Upholding Sage’s peer review and ethical publication policies.
• Representing and promoting the journal, with the support of the Sage marketing team and the
publishing editor.
Term and Compensation
The term of the Editor is for 3 years and may be renewed. Please note this is a contract position with an
annual stipend provided.
Distinguished scholarly record in China-related studies, academic leadership experience, strong organizational and management skills, and ability to work with ScholarOne (preferred).
Key Responsibilities
- soliciting submissions
- reviewing manuscripts
- managing editorial process
Skills & Tools
ScholarOne
Job Details
- Category: Communications and Public Affairs
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United Kingdom
- Languages: English
About Sage Publications
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