Call for Associate Editors

Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice (JUTLP)

Join our international editorial team!

The Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice (JUTLP) invites expressions of interest from experienced academics and researchers interested in contributing to the scholarly leadership of our international, open-access journal.

We are currently seeking one or two Associate Editors for our Curriculum and Assessment Design section, with further opportunities anticipated in our Educational Technology section.

JUTLP is committed to publishing high-quality, innovative scholarship that advances understanding and practice in higher education teaching and learning. Our Associate Editors play a vital role in maintaining the journal’s scholarly standards, supporting authors and reviewers, and contributing to the development of their respective editorial sections.

Current Vacancies: Curriculum and Assessment Design

We welcome applications from scholars with demonstrated expertise in higher education curriculum, assessment design, and related areas of teaching and learning practice.

We are particularly interested in applicants with additional expertise in:

• Artificial intelligence in higher education, including implications for curriculum and assessment design.
• Quantitative research methodologies and approaches to educational research.

Expertise in these areas is desirable but not essential.

Forthcoming Vacancies: Educational Technology

We also anticipate recruiting additional Associate Editors to our Educational Technology section in the near future.

We encourage scholars working in educational technology, digital learning, technology-enhanced pedagogies, artificial intelligence, and emerging educational practices to watch for further announcements.

About the Associate Editor Role

Associate Editors work collaboratively with Senior Editors and the wider editorial team to:

• Manage manuscripts through the peer-review process, ensuring timely, constructive and rigorous editorial decisions.
• Identify and engage suitably qualified peer reviewers.
• Evaluate the scholarly quality, methodological rigour and contribution of submitted manuscripts.
• Support the development and strategic direction of their editorial section.
• Contribute to a collegial, inclusive and internationally engaged editorial community.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome expressions of interest from academics and researchers who demonstrate:

• An established record of scholarship and publication in higher education teaching and learning.
• Expertise relevant to the journal’s scope and the nominated editorial section.
• Experience in peer reviewing scholarly manuscripts, with previous editorial experience desirable.
• Sound judgement regarding research quality, methodological rigour and scholarly contribution.
• A commitment to ethical publishing, constructive peer review and collegial editorial practice.
• Capacity to contribute actively to the editorial responsibilities of the journal.

We particularly welcome applications that contribute to the disciplinary, methodological, geographical and institutional diversity of our editorial team.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining:

1. Your current academic position and institutional affiliation.
2. Your relevant research expertise and publication record.
3. Your editorial and peer-review experience.
4. Your motivation for joining JUTLP and the contribution you would bring to the editorial team.

Applicants should also provide a link to their institutional profile or Google Scholar profile.

Applications close: 27 Nov 2026

Submit your expression of interest: jutlp@open-publishing.org

Appointments are anticipated in early 2027.

We look forward to welcoming new colleagues who share our commitment to advancing high-quality scholarship in university teaching and learning.