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Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (ET&P) invites applications for the position of Executive Editor. The term of office is three years beginning January 1, 2018. The application deadline is October 7, 2016.

ET&P is a leading scholarly journal in the field of entrepreneurship studies. The journal's mission is to publish original papers which contribute to the advancement of the field of entrepreneurship. ET&P publishes conceptual and empirical articles of interest to scholars, consultants, and public policy makers. Desired qualifications for the Executive Editor include:

·         A strong record of scholarly contributions to entrepreneurship research, reflected in publication in scholarly journals and presentations at professional conferences

·         The ability to articulate and operationalize a vision for the journal that sustains and builds upon its visibility, legitimacy and scholarliness

·         The ability to inspire creativity and enthusiasm in an editorial team, editorial board and authors

·         Familiarity with and an understanding of ET&P's history, mission and audience

·         Superb organizational and project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and work as a team leader

·         A level of computer literacy sufficient to manage a web-based manuscript submission and tracking system

·         Tenured associate or full professor rank at an accredited institution

·         An advanced degree in management/organizational studies broadly defined

·         Evidence of institutional support and commitment from the applicant's institution to support the applicant via release time and administrative support

Demonstrated experience with the editorial process (as editor, associate editor, guest editor of a special issue and/or editorial board member) is preferred.

Applications should include four items:

1) A letter of application that addresses how the applicant is qualified (see above)

2) A current curriculum vita

3) A one-page vision statement for the journal

4) A letter of institutional support from the applicant's dean and/or provost

Upon appointment, the editor will participate in a comprehensive editorial orientation conducted by SAGE.  A stipend is provided.  Please note that it is the policy of the journal that the editor does not publish in ET&P during his/her tenure.

For more information, please contact:    Ray_Bagby@baylor.edu               

Please send application materials to:        ET&P Search Committee, c/o Ray_Bagby@baylor.edu