Research Integrity Associate Editor

Research Integrity Associate Editor - 12 month Limited Term Appointment - $23.58-$25.54 per hour

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sageis a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our guaranteed independence means we're free to:

• Do more- supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together- building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
• Think long-term- experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

The Journals Editorial department is a vibrant and dynamic team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about research and publishing. We develop and grow a diverse portfolio of high-quality, valuable journals across the social sciences, STEM fields, and various business models, whilst adapting to a changing market. Our collaborative efforts with external editors, society partners, and internal colleagues in editorial, marketing, and production roles ensure the growth, success, and long-term sustainability of our program. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to driving excellence and fostering a supportive environment.

Could you be our new Research Integrity Associate Editor? Are you?

• Experienced in Journals Academic publishing or academic research and understand peer review processes and workflows?
• Experienced in assessing and evaluating content and/or a subject matter expert?
• Interested in pursuing a career in research integrity and publishing ethics?
• Familiar with online manuscript submission systems (preferably ScholarOne)?
• Excellent at prioritising and adaptable to an evolving environment?
• Highly organized and detail orientated?
• A strong and collaborative communicator, with strong problem solving skills?

Your new role:

• Assist in resolving publication ethics cases in line with COPE guidelines and Sage policies.
• Collaborate with journal authors, editors, reviewers and institutions to resolve cases.
• Advance cases when necessary ensuring that key internal stakeholders are informed of situations that may pose a risk to Sage.
• Identify potential improvements in workflows for publication ethics investigations.
• Organise large volumes of critical and confidential information following GDPR guidelines.
• Maintain successful relationships with global Editorial, Peer Review and Legal teams.
• Contribute to internal discussions on publication ethics and develop internal and external resources around research integrity and peer review.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr@sagepub.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, Please note we do not accept applications via email unless a reasonable adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd October 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We'd love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.