Call for Applications: Editor of Teaching Mathematics and its Applications

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) invites applications from scholars based in any country to join the team of Editors of Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, the IMA's international journal dedicated to advancing mathematics education.

Teaching Mathematics and its Applications publishes high-quality articles that explore innovative approaches to teaching, learning, curriculum development, assessment, technology-enhanced learning, and the broader practice of mathematics education. The journal provides a forum for educators, researchers, and practitioners to share insights that improve the learning and teaching of mathematics.

About the Role

An Editor provides academic leadership for the journal, working closely with the existing Editors and Associate Editors, Editorial Board, reviewers, authors, Oxford University Press, and the IMA. The successful candidate will help shape the journal's strategic direction, maintain its academic quality and reputation, and support the continued growth of its readership and impact. The journal currently publishes around 25 papers per year, in four issues.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working with the other editors to lead the vision and development of Teaching Mathematics and its Applications
  • Managing the peer-review and editorial decision-making processes.
  • Recruiting and supporting members of the Editorial Board.
  • Encouraging high-quality submissions from across the mathematics education community.
  • Working with the publisher and the IMA to promote the journal and identify opportunities for development.
  • Ensuring timely and professional handling of submissions.
Person Specification

Applicants should have:

  • A strong profile in mathematics education, statistics education, data science education, or a closely related field.
  • Experience of academic publishing, including peer review.
  • An established record of scholarly publication.
  • The ability to engage constructively with a diverse international community of authors, reviewers, and readers.
  • The vision and leadership required to support the journal's future development.

Previous association with Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, whether as author, reviewer or reader is desirable, as is some editorial experience.

Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial term of 5 years, commencing in or around January 2027, with the possibility of renewal by agreement.

The Editor will receive support from Oxford University Press and the IMA Journals Board of Management.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

  • A curriculum vitae.
  • A brief statement (up to two pages) outlining their suitability for the role.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] by 1 Dec 2026.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Chris Sangwin or Cathy Smith 

The IMA is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.