We would like to invite any interested members to apply to the role of BERA’s Publications Committee Chair. The role will commence in September 2024 and run for a period of four years.  The current chair, Ros McLellan, is eligible to apply for a second term. We will also have an open call for Council membership in the new year.

The Publications Chair will take an active and invaluable role in BERA’s governance, providing oversight and setting the strategic direction of all publishing activities, which are vital to the financial health and overall priorities of the Association. They ensure that BERA’s publications – including our four peer-reviewed journals, Research Intelligence, upcoming Emerald books series and the BERA Blog – uphold the highest academic standards, follow best practice, respond to new developments and serve the interest of all members and communities within the education field. Given the fast-changing publishing environment, in terms of open access and beyond, we need strong leadership and insight to help future-proof our portfolio into the next decade. The Committee’s remit can be found here.

We will be shortlisting candidates based upon the experiences, skills and understanding of the role they demonstrate:

Candidates must be able to show a majority of the following criteria:

• Experience serving on BERA’s Publications Committee
• A thorough understanding of the range of BERA’s publications
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing learned society publishing
• Experience of academic publication, including journal articles, blogs, and book series
• Extensive experience as a journal editor
• Editorial board experience

The Publications Chair is also a member of BERA Council and a trustee of BERA. Further information on Council, including the trustee role description, can be found here.

This is a significant leadership role and we are keen to hear from those who may be interested in standing. Should you have any further questions, please contact secretariat@bera.ac.uk  

If you would like to apply to this position, please click ‘Apply Now’ and upload a short two-page CV (for internal use only), and answer the questions outlined. The deadline for applications is 12:00 on Monday 15 January 2024.

The Publications Chair will serve as a key member of the Association and therefore are expected to attend all Council, Leadership Committee and Publications Committee meetings. The time commitment during the period will normally be at around 20-25 days per year. These are a blend of virtual and physical meetings, ordinarily in London.

Should you be elected, you may be invited to meetings of the committee, Council, or Leadership Committee as part of handover.

As part of our wider commitment to greater equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation, we continue to seek increased representation from members with a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background. We are also committed to ensuring an appropriate balance of male and female representation in leadership positions. In acknowledging the structural inequalities and unjust power imbalances that affect our members, we wish to be proactive in addressing this within our own structures.

If you require this application in a different format for accessibility reasons, please contact secretariat@bera.ac.uk