Incoming Editor Call for Applications/Nominations

The Southern Management Association (SMA) is searching for a qualified individual to serve as Editor of the Journal of Management Scientific Reports (JOMSR). The term for the individual selected will be 3.5 years, with a half year as Editor-Elect beginning in July, 2026. The individual will begin accepting manuscripts as Editor-in-Chief on January 1, 2027, with the term ending December 31, 2029. Individuals may exercise an option to extend their editorship up to two years.


Nominations and Questions

If you wish to nominate someone for this position or have questions about the responsibilities of serving as Editor, please contact any member of the search committee below:

Timothy Munyon – University of Tennessee, Search Committee Chair (tmunyon@utk.edu)
Frank Bosco – Virginia Commonwealth University (fabosco@vcu.edu)
Lindsey Greco – Oklahoma State University (lindsey.greco@okstate.edu)
Wayne Hochwarter – Florida State University (whochwar@business.fsu.edu)
Maria Kraimer – University at Buffalo, ex officio member (mkraimer@buffalo.edu)


Information for Candidates

The Journal of Management Scientific Reports (https://smgmt.org/jomsr/) is a journal dedicated to scientific replication and theory testing in the field of management, including business strategy and policy, entrepreneurship, human resource management, organizational behavior, organizational theory, and research methods research. JOMSR focuses on submissions that test previously published theory either as a first test, replication, or generalizability test. JOMSR seeks methodologically strong contributions that draw on existing theory or hypotheses and either 1) present a compelling case for why (these elements of) the theory warrant testing, or 2) in the case of replication or a generalizability test, why replication or testing generalizability is warranted. Further, papers should clearly delineate how the empirical test of the theory (or some of its propositions) contributes to management research. JOMSR is the partner journal to the well-regarded Journal of Management (JOM), and the editors of JOMSR and JOM coordinate some activities at the SMA and AOM annual meetings.

Serving as Editor requires a commitment of time, good management skills, and prior editorial experience. SMA, which is the governing body for this journal, has worked to reduce the administrative burden by providing resources in conjunction with our publisher, Sage Publishing. JOMSR and SMA have historically benefitted from a cooperative arrangement between the Association, Sage Publishing, and the editor’s home institution, which collectively provide the resources needed to run the journal. Sage Publishing provides a team and support, including:

  • A production editor
  • A marketing manager
  • Peer review technology specialists
  • Editorial assistants
  • Copy editors
  • Support for editorial “calibration” meetings with associate editors

SMA is pleased to provide stipends to the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team they select. SMA also provides a budget to be distributed as deemed appropriate by the Editor. This could be used to support/supplement items such as but not limited to:

  • Travel expenses
  • Local staff salaries (RAs, admin staff)
  • Furniture, computer equipment
  • Board member gifts
  • Event sponsorship

SMA also provides additional resources beyond the Editor’s operating budget:

  • Funds for the editorial board meetings and receptions at the Academy of Management and SMA.
  • Associate Editor Honoraria
  • Support for editorial “calibration” meetings with associate editors
  • Support for public relations specialist work with editors and authors to promote the journal

Support from one’s home institution is also seen as useful for the success of the journal. In the past, support has come in the form of:

  • Administrative support
  • A teaching reduction for each year of the editorial term
  • Summer salary


To apply:

Candidates should electronically apply in PDF format with:

  1. A current curriculum vitae;
  2. A maximum 5-page letter of interest providing:
    1. A statement of goals for the journal that includes any proposed changes or innovations,
    2. A discussion of how the journal’s processes would be organized and managed, including details about the number of consulting editors, associate editors, or other alternative structures if appropriate,
    3. Identify previous organization/management experience, technology expertise, editorial experience,
    4. Discuss the support provided by the host institution,
    5. Discuss your willingness and ability to travel to represent the journal at universities, workshops, and conferences. This should be a generalized plan to serve as ambassador for the journal; and
  3. A letter from their Dean or Department Chair certifying the level and amount of support that the institution will provide.

These materials need to be received by the search committee no later than 5:00 PM EST, July 31, 2025.
Please submit all application materials via e-mail to tmunyon@utk.edu.

 

SMA values diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do, including our annual meetings and journal management. We welcome applications from underrepresented scholars in academia.