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New General Editor and Associate Editor for the Journal of Management Studies

The Journal of Management Studies is seeking a General Editor and an Associate Editor to join the editorial team of Andrew Corbett, Bill Harley, Allen Amason, Don Bergh, Charles Dhanaraj, Penny Dick, Dries Faems, Justin Jansen, Maddy Janssens and Gerardo Patriotta. The term of office is three years in the first instance, from 1^st January 2014 or 1^st July 2014, with an option for a further three. The posts carry a generous honorarium and all necessary travel expenses will be covered.

Currently celebrating its 50^th anniversary, the Journal of Management Studies was established in 1963 as one of the first general management journals. It publishes innovative, novel and high-quality papers that advance theoretical and empirical knowledge in the area of management. It is one of the leading management journals in the world.

Specific qualities sought from candidates include the following:

·         Significant scholarly contributions in any area of management studies. Currently it would be helpful if this included one or more of the following areas of expertise: organizational behaviour, organizational theory, strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation, international business, human resource management, critical management studies, corporate social responsibility, leadership and corporate governance. It is expected that applicants will identify a specific category as a primary area of expertise. Editors must be prepared, however, to handle manuscripts across a wide range topics and domains.

·         Extensive experience as a reviewer for management journals

·         Demonstrated administrative skills, capacity to handle a demanding workload and to meet deadlines.

·         Must also be able to work constructively with authors, reviewers and the editorial team.

Interviews will be held on the 18^th November 2013 in London, UK. The panel will consist of SAMS Council Members, JMS General Editors and the Editorial Manager.

For an informal discussion of the nature of the editorial tasks and the support that the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) gives to editors in recognition of the time they devote to the Journal, please contact Margaret Turner, Journal of Management Studies, c/o Durham University Business School, Mill Hill Lane, Durham, DH1 3LB.

Email: business.jms@durham.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 5395

You may also contact one of the current General Editors: Andrew Corbett (acorbett@babson.edu) or Bill Harley (bharley@unimelb.edu.au).

Closing date: Friday, 6^th September 2013 (16.00 GMT)

Candidates will hear whether they have been selected for interview by Friday, 27^th September 2013.

JMS Website: www.journalofmanagementstudies.com

SAMS Website: http://www.socadms.org.uk

If you wish to apply for either of these posts please email a covering letter to Margaret Turner (business.jms@durham.ac.uk). This letter should state why you would like to apply, and the skills and qualities you can bring to the post along with a CV that focuses on your publishing, reviewing and editorial experience and which post you are applying for.

Margaret Turner

Editorial Assistant

Journal of Management Studies

Durham University Business School

Ushaw College

Durham

DH7 9RH

UK

www.journalofmanagementstudies.com

Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5395

Fax: +44 (0)191 334 5201