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New General Editor and/or Associate Editor for Journal of Management Studies The Journal of Management Studies is seeking a General Editor and/or an Associate Editor to join the editorial team. The successful candidate will replace Joep Cornelissen, who will be moving to the role of Consulting Editor. The term of office is three years, from 1st July 2012, with an option for a further three. The posts carry a generous honorarium and all necessary travel expenses will be covered. 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, including but not limited to organizational behaviour, organizational theory, strategy, international business, human resource management, leadership, and corporate governance. Applicants should identify a specific category as a primary area of expertise, but editors must be prepared to handle manuscripts across a wide range of topics and domains. Extensive experience as a reviewer for management journals. Demonstrated administrative skills, capacity to handle a demanding workload, and to meet deadlines. Ability to work constructively with authors, reviewers, and the editorial team. Interviews will be held on the 29th and 30th March 2012 in the UK. The panel will consist of SAMS Council Members, JMS General Editors, and the Editorial Manager. To discuss the nature of the editorial task and the support that the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) provides to editors, please contact Jo Brudenell, Editorial Manager, Journal of Management Studies, Durham Business School, Durham, DH1 3LB. Email: . Telephone: +44 (0)191 334 5395. Closing date: Friday 2nd December 2011 (16.00 GMT). Candidates will hear whether they have been selected for an interview by Friday 20th January 2012. If you wish to apply for either of these posts, please email a covering letter to Jo Brudenell (). 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr