Call for Proposals: New Editor of World Futures

Review

Sage announces the search for a new Editor of our journal, World Futures

Review (WFR). We are currently accepting editor applications. The start

date will be determined upon mutual agreement.

WFR is a peer-reviewed, quarterly publication that seeks to encourage and

facilitate communication among researchers and practitioners in all related

fields and from all geographic, social, political, and economic sectors. It is also

intended to promote public understanding and education in the methods and

use of futures research. The concern of the editor is thus not only with specific

techniques and planning tools; we also wish to include analyses of the role of

futures research in the larger context of decision-making.

The Editor/editorial team 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 (formerly

Manuscript Central) electronic submission and review platform. Editor/editorial team is expected to maintain

timely and effective communication, advance journal performance, and work towards upholding WFR’s highquality standard.

Applicants should have a distinguished scholarly record in the field with experience in academic leadership

roles. Applicants should also possess strong organizational and management skills, the ability to work well with

others, and a commitment to Sage’s mission: building bridges to knowledge — supporting the development of

ideas through the research process to scholarship that is certified, taught, and applied. This means playing a

creative role in society by disseminating, teaching, and research on a global scale, the cornerstones of which are

good, long-term relationships, a focus on our markets, and an ability to combine quality and innovation.

Sage provides WFR with editorial support, but the institution that hosts the journal will also be expected to

provide support for the editor and the journal office. Your application should indicate the expected level of

institutional support, which might come in the form of additional faculty release time, travel funds, summer

salary, the use of computers and other office equipment and associated utilities, support for a full time

Managing Editor, student workers, and/or other basic expenses.

Applicants should send a letter of application which includes their vision for the future of the journal

and a description of their qualifications for the editorship. Applicants should also include copies of their

CV and documentation indicating prospective institutional support. Please send by November 30, 2026.

Applications, nominations, and requests for additional information should be sent electronically to

Maya Dixon, Publishing Editor, at Maya.Dixon@sagepub.com. Please put “WFR Editor Application” in the

subject line of your email.

Distinguished scholarly record in futures research, experience in academic leadership, strong organizational and management skills, and ability to work collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

• soliciting submissions
• reviewing manuscripts
• managing publication process

Skills & Tools

ScholarOne

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Contract
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About Sage Publications

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