The South Asian Journal of Global Business Research (SAJGBR) is hiring an Associate Editor.
Position Description
The Associate Editor will aid the Editor-in-Chief in the launch of South Asian Journal of Global Business Research. The position involves the following activities: (a) actively promoting the journal in the business and international communities, by soliciting and encouraging submissions of high-quality research articles, insights, and reviews. The Associate Editor will also (b) collaborate with manuscript reviewers and facilitate the review process. The position includes (c) working with the Editor-in-Chief on the journal's development as well as creating and maintaining high-standards for the journal.
Qualifications
All interested applications should meet the following qualifications:
• Research experience in international business
• Knowledge of issues in South Asian business and management
• PhD (or the equivalent)
• A published author and/or editor
• Complete fluency in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a willingness to work with individuals via telecommunication
• Ability to multitask
• Detail Oriented
Opportunities
As Associate Editor you would have the opportunity to:
• Provide occasional guest Editorials/viewpoints/comments
• Guest edit a special or themed issue for the journal
• Recommend the journal to librarians in your own institutions and others in your region and generally encourage sales
• Advise on editorial scope and objectives
Benefits
There will be a number of benefits for your efforts, including:
• A complimentary subscription to the journal
• Your name will be listed within each issue of the journal and journal web site
• An opportunity to network with colleagues and peers and influence the direction in which the journal develops
• Easy access to the latest research
About the Journal
South Asian Journal of Global Business Research is led by Dr. Shaista E. Khilji, Associate Professor of Human and Organizational Learning at The George Washington University, USA.
Editorial Objectives
South Asian Journal of Global Business Research (SAJGBR) is dedicated to advancing theoretical and empirical knowledge of business and management issues facing multinational and local organizations within South Asia. It publishes high-quality research articles, insights and reviews which contribute to the scholarly and managerial understanding of contemporary South Asian business issues. SAJGBR is committed to providing a unified platform to publish research that links research communities in South Asia with the rest of the world.
Editorial Criteria
SAJGBR publishes both conceptual and empirical papers that address a variety of business issues within South Asia, in order to inform and advance international business theory and practice. All papers must be based upon rigorous quantitative and/or qualitative methodological approaches. SAJGBR is also open to creative reviews and insights from a variety of people engaged in international business, including policy makers, consultants, practitioners and managers.
All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to Candice Matthews, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, at
sajgbr@emeraldinsight.com by January 5, 2011.
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Shaista E. Khilji (PhD)
Associate Professor of Human and Organizational Learning
Founding Editor-in-Chief,
South Asian Journal of Global Business Research (Emerald Publications)
Coordinator & Advisor Masters'/ Certificate Program (Main Campus)
The George Washington University (GWU)
Washington DC 20052
USA
Phone: 202-994-1146
Email:
sekhilji@gwu.edu S.E.Khilji.94@cantab.netExecutive Board Member, Women Leadership Institute at GWU, USA
Fellow, Cambridge Commonwealth Society, UK