Open Position: Editor-in-Chief
Personnel Psychology
Wiley seeks applicants for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the Personnel Psychology (PPsych) for an initial term of three years with the option of reappointment annually thereafter. PPsych is an established quarterly, peer-reviewed journal publishing psychological research centered around people at work. The Editorial Board reflects the international nature of the journal and the journal receives submissions from a broad range of countries.
Detailed information about the journal maybe found at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1744-6570
The position of Editor-in-Chief will begin on January 1, 2017, following several weeks of informal transition with the outgoing Editor. Responsibilities of the new Editor will include establishing the editorial direction and control of each issue. Specifically, the Editor will:
· determine the scope of the journal;
· appoint Editorial Board members and a Book Review Editor as needed;
· collaborate with the Editorial Board to identify and recruit authors and relevant, high quality papers;
· oversee the peer-review process using ScholarOne Manuscript;
· ensure content for currency and accuracy;
· in consultation with the Publisher, manage ethical issues;
· work with Wiley staff to guide the journal's strategic development; and
· promote the journal at conferences globally and help market it through various channels.
Candidates should have established networks and prior experience working on a peer-reviewed journal, as well as writing and manuscript reviewing experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of the current issues facing human resource management and organizational behavior globally.
Interested candidates should submit the following information by March 31, 2016, to Shannon Canney (scanney@wiley.com)
· Curriculum vitae
· A letter (2-page limit) describing your strategic vision for the journal and your qualifications for the position of Editor-in-Chief.
Selected candidates will be notified by April 29, 2016, and a final decision will be announced on May 31, 2016. In order to assure a smooth transition, editorial responsibilities may pre-date the actual start date of January 1, 2017.
This position includes a generous honorarium and the assistance of a Wiley-based managing editor.
Initial interviews will be held by telephone and will be kept confidential unless the candidate requests otherwise. Letters of recommendation will be required only in the case of successful candidates.
Please submit your application via email to:
Shannon Canney
Editor
Wiley
Malden, Massachusetts
(781)388-8537
scanney@wiley.com
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Bradford S. Bell, Ph.D.
Editor, Personnel Psychology
Associate Professor of HR Studies and
Director of ILR Executive Education
ILR School
Cornell University
162 Ives Hall Faculty Wing
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 607-254-8054
FAX: 607-255-1836
E-mail: brad.bell@cornell.edu
www.ilr.cornell.edu
Advancing the World of Work
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