Editor — International Journal of Bilingualism

Call for Applications : New Editor /Editorial team of

International Journal of Bilingualism

Deadline: 20 th November 2026

Sage announces the search for a new Editor/editorial team of our journal,

International Journal of Bilingualism (IJB). IJB is an international, peerreviewed, forum for the dissemination of original research on the linguistic,

psychological, neurological, and social issues which emerge from language

contact. While stressing interdisciplinary links, the focus of the Journal is on

the language behavior of the bi- and multilingual individual. We are

currently accepting editor applications for a three-year term

commencing January 1, 2027.

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 IJB’s high-quality standard. We are

also seeking an editor/editorial team committed to preserving the journal's identity as the only bilingualism

journal that welcomes contributions from all contributing linguistic sub-disciplines.

Applicants should have a distinguished scholarly record in the field of bi- and multilingualism and 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.

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.

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

David Pakes, Publishing Editor, at David.Pakes(at)sagepub.co.uk Please put “IJB Editor Application” in

the subject line of your email.

Distinguished scholarly record in bi- and multilingualism, 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 Kingdom
• Languages: English

About Sage Publications

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