The Editorial Director provides strategic leadership for editorial quality, peer review performance, and research integrity across the AIP Publishing journal portfolio.
Working closely with Publishing Directors, Editors-in-Chief, and editorial boards, the role promotes excellence in editorial processes and supports the development and positioning of journals across the portfolio.
The Editorial Director may provide direct oversight of select journals during periods of transition, strategic repositioning, or leadership change, to ensure that they meet AIP Publishing’s commitment to editorial excellence.
The role also leads the development and oversight of AIP Publishing’s Research Integrity program, ensuring consistent policies, processes, and expertise support ethical, transparent, and trusted publishing practices.
This role applies a portfolio-wide editorial lens, strengthening peer review systems, editorial leadership, and research integrity practices to support the long-term quality, credibility and success of the journal program.

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline required; PhD preferred.
10+ years of experience in scholarly publishing, editorial leadership, or a related role.
Experience working closely with Editors-in-Chief and editorial boards.
Demonstrated experience improving editorial workflows, peer review performance, or journal operations.
Experience managing research integrity or publication ethics issues preferred.

A remote workforce with staff based in NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, PA, MA, RI, or Washington, DC, who meet in person for collaboration, training, strategic planning — and fun!
Generous paid time off and paid sick and safe leave
Flexible Work Schedule
Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
Exceptional retirement benefits
Monthly remote stipend
Training and Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program

Editorial Director

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