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JOURNAL OF RESUBMISSIONS VACANCIES: EDITORS-IN-CHIEF POSITIONS

Job Description

Journal of Resubmissions (JOR) is looking for Editors-in-Chief (EIC) for the following journals:

Accounting & Finance; Applied Psychology; Business Ethics; Consumer Research; Entrepreneurship; Human Resources; Information & Technology; Leadership; Marketing; Management; Operations Management; Organizational Behavior; Personnel Psychology

As an EIC you will oversee the peer-review of papers submitted and make editorial decisions, work with the Editors to ensure all revisions required are made or otherwise appropriately dealt with, and work closely with the Publisher. This is a great opportunity to join the editorial team and have a significant impact on the journal’s goals and global reach going forward.

We are looking for applicants with a high level of commitment and engagement with the research community, and a PhD degree in disciplines, or interdisciplinary fields, relevant to the journal of interest.

The ideal candidates are affiliated with an academic institution and/or international agency and:

  • Are experts in their field of research
  • Have publications in top-tier journals in their area of research
  • Have review experience with academic journals
  • Previous editorial experience in academic journals is an added advantage

Added unique advantage for Editors of our Journals

Our approach to research articles is unique from traditional journals. We at JOR consider manuscripts that have been denied publication from quality journals after the authors have undertaken revisions following “Revise and Resubmit” decisions from these journals. We believe that manuscripts that receive R&R decisions possess substantial contributions that can be cultivated to benefit the literature, without the authors having to restart the submission process from scratch. Thus, the Journal of Resubmissions family (editors and reviewers) takes a "helping" rather than a "judge" role to enable authors to build on the positives of their manuscripts. Accordingly, based on the associated reviews of submitted manuscripts, the significance of contributions, and the magnitude of the required revisions, the EIC can select, to:

  • Work with the author(s) to edit and revise the manuscript to enhance its contributions and suggest publication without going for external review. In case of such a decision to help the author with editing and revision, the publication decision will be made by fellow EIC and or Editors.
  • Assign the manuscript to the Editor(s) who will then decide whether to work with the author(s) in editing and revising the article (in which case, the publication decision is made by the EIC), or send the manuscript for external review.
  • Directly send the manuscript for external review.

General duties include:

  • Recruitment and management of the Journal Editors
  • Assign manuscripts to Editors for initial screening (recommendation for desk rejection or to proceed to external peer-review) based on the journal’s aim and scope, the international relevance of the debates, and the accurate use of research methods.
  • Oversee the effective peer review of manuscripts by supervising the selection of the appropriate reviewers to assign papers, based on their area of expertise.
  • Make decisions on manuscripts based on recommendations from the Editors
  • Ensure the quality and soundness of the publications and complying with generally accepted publication ethics and best practices, and policies set out by the Publisher.
  • Seek the submission of high-quality contributions to the Journal.
  • Communicate with the Editors, reviewers, and authors whenever this is necessary.
  • Meet with the Publisher's personnel and the Editors when reasonably requested.
  • Assist the Publisher and the Editors with the promotion of the Journal via appropriate professional networks.

Desired Attributes and Selection Criteria:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • A high level of efficiency and time management with the ability to work to continual
  • A high level of professional and ethical standards and a commitment to ensuring the Journal maintains a good level of scholarly rigor in the field.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • A high level of efficiency and time management with the ability to work to continual deadlines.
  • A high level of professional and ethical standards and a commitment to ensuring the Journal maintains a good level of scholarly rigor in the field.
  • Experience in editorial decision-making with astute editorial judgment in the evaluation of research publications.
  • A commitment to the publication of clearly presented and accessible research.
  • Active in the field with a good record of personal research initiative, expertise, and performance.
  • A flexible and collaborative working style. Keen to work in partnership with the Publishing team, the Editors, and the Editorial Board.
  • A willingness to contribute ideas for editorial initiatives and developments such as new themed issues, genres, and formats.
  • Experience with an online editorial system is preferable.
  • Determination to pursue equity and diversity on all dimensions including, but not limited to: gender, ethnicity, and geography.
  • A wide existing network of international contacts in the field.
  • Willingness to promote and acquire content for the Journal endorsing the remit and goals laid out in the Journal’s editorial statement Aims & Scope.
  • Capacity to make adequate time allocation to the operation and development of the Journal.

Commitment:

  • Capacity to make a significant time allocation to the operation and development of the Journal.
  • Commitment to a minimum of two years’ editorship
  • Attendance at annual editorial meetings at one major conference each year; conduct interim virtual meetings as required.
  • Determination to pursue equity and diversity on all dimensions, including gender and ethnicity
  • Promoting the journal through personal contacts and at conferences and other meetings

Application process:

  • A CV with explicit reference to academic degrees, academic and/or professional affiliation, and previous editorial/reviewership experience
  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Please email your full application to Journal@jor-pub.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all the positions are filled.