Deadline: 1st December 2026

The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (JSPR) and Sage are pleased to

invite applications to join its Editorial Board as Associate Editors. Successful

candidates will be paid an annual stipend and serve an initial 1-year term with

the possibility of continuing for successive terms.

JSPR is an international and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that

publishes the highest quality original research on social and personal

relationships. JSPR is multidisciplinary in scope, drawing material from the

fields of social psychology, clinical psychology, communication, developmental

psychology, and sociology.

Responsibilities of the AE would include:

• Reviewing articles and assigning reviewers: Assessing papers at submission for quality, English

language, scope etc. and rejecting where necessary. The expectation is that all AEs will be assigned a

number of manuscripts that have been triaged by the Editor to handle through the peer review process.

As leaders in the field, we expect Associate Editors to be able work on manuscripts and find reviewers

from a diversity of topics

• Encouraging submissions: Actively recruiting quality submissions from students and colleagues to the

journal that will improve its reputation.

• Suggesting special issues: Special issues can attract more readers and citations to the journal, so we

encourage Associate Editors to use their knowledge of the field to suggest special issues on pertinent

topics.

• Encourage usage of the journal: Associate Editors are expected to encourage colleagues, students and

other professionals to use resources from the JSPR in their teaching, learning, and research.

• Conferences and marketing: If you are organizing or attending any conferences or other academic

events, Associate Editors are asked to promote awareness of the journal while attending.

Key attributes of applicants should include:

• A high degree of expertise and knowledge in related research field

• International professional and/or academic links to scholars and practitioners

• Experience of writing to a publishable standard in peer-reviewed outlets

• A commitment to multicultural scholarship

• Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities

• Good organizational abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills

Sage is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from

underrepresented groups. Those interested in making an application should send a brief CV supported by a

letter that outlines their experience and ability to perform the role to David Pakes

(david.pakes@sagepub.co.uk) by 1st December 2025. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who

would able to start in January 2027

Call for Associate Editors

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Expertise in social and personal relationships research, international academic links, publication experience, organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• reviewing articles
• encouraging submissions
• suggesting special issues

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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