Call for Associate Editors

Journal of Work-Applied Management

Journal of Work-Applied Management (JWAM) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal on management insights, where change, discovery and innovation are driven by work-based, work-applied, collaborative, and experiential approaches. The journal is owned by WAL Publications and published under a platinum open access arrangement, in that all articles are made freely available at no charge to the author.

JWAM: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jwam.

JWAM invites applications for Associate Editors who specialise in management insights, where change, discovery and innovation are driven by work-based, work-applied, collaborative, and experiential approaches. The journal is committed to upholding diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team.

Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience as a reviewer in refereed scholarly publications and be capable of demonstrating the requisite level of expertise and dedication to develop the Journal's reputation for disseminating innovative research of the highest quality.

The main responsibilities of Associate Editors include:

  • Reviewing journal articles as requested by the Editor. If you are unable to review for any reason, please suggest alternative reviewers from your networks. 
  • Encouraging quality submissions to JWAM helps the journal to grow in quality and reputation. Please consider submitting a paper yourself to the Journal and actively encourage students and colleagues to submit.
  • Advising on journal strategy, including commissioning and ways to better serve the community, and promoting the journal through academic networks and at conferences. 
  • Proposing themes for future issues. If you spot any trends or areas that might help raise the profile or benefit JWAM, please let the editors know your suggestions or submit your own for consideration.
  • Encouraging your faculty, students and other professionals to use the Journal and helping potential authors to submit their articles and cite the journal.

Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV with a statement outlining reasons for their interest, expertise in the area, vision for the Journal, along with any relevant editorial experience by 1 May 2023. All enquiries, expressions of interest, and applications should be directed via email to: Professor Tony Wall, Editor-in-Chief, [email protected].