Editor role available at Society journal

The Geographical Journal, one of the Society’s scholarly journals, is looking to appoint a new Physical Geography Editor to support the work of the journal and its editorial team.

The Geographical Journal, established in 1893, is one of the leading journals of geographical research. It publishes original research papers and commentaries from across the discipline and beyond academia, with particular reference to issues of public interest. The journal aims to be an inclusive space for critical reflection and experimentation on how geographical research, practice, and thinking can make a difference to policy and action.

The new Editor will be a recognised scholar in Physical Geography with excellent networks and a strong interest in public geographies or policy-relevant research. They will have a broad interest in the full range of research work undertaken in geography, familiarity with work of the highest international standing in the discipline, a commitment to attracting the best scholarship for publication in The Geographical Journal, while also seeking to encourage submissions from all parts of the world. They will have a commitment to spending the time needed to perform as a proactive Editor as well as a sympathetic and diplomatic approach to authors and reviewers. 

We are seeking to appoint a physical geographer who is able to handle the breadth of current submissions to the journal (see recent papers here) and have a strong vision for how to encourage future submissions in line with the journal’s aims to encourage reflection on issues of public interest. We particularly welcome applications from those underrepresented in the discipline and in editorial roles.

Applications must be received by 7 January 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after the close date for applications, and it is expected that the new Editor would start shortly after that.

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If you have any questions about the role, please email journals@rgs.org.