Apologies for cross postings.

Asia Pacific Journal of Management

Incoming Editor

Call for Applications/Nominations

The Asia Pacific Journal of Management (APJM) is now calling for applications/nominations for a committed and qualified individual to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the APJM. The term for the individual selected will be three years from 1 January, 2016 to 31 December, 2018.

Search Committee:

The search committee consists of representatives of APJM and Asia Academy of Management (AAOM):

Chung-Ming Lau, Founding President of Asia Academy of Management, Search Committee Chair ([log in to unmask])

David A. Ahlstrom, Past Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Journal of Management ([log in to unmask])

Michael Carney, Current Editor-in-Chief of Asia Pacific Journal of Management ([log in to unmask])

Daphne W. Yiu, Current President of Asia Academy of Management ([log in to unmask])

You are most welcome to contract any member of the search committee for the applications/nominations of the Editor of APJM.

About Asia Pacific Journal of Management:

The Asia Pacific Journal of Management publishes original manuscripts on management and organizational research in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing Pacific Rim countries and mainland Asia.  APJM focuses on the extent to which each manuscript addresses matters that pertain to the most fundamental question: "What determines firm success?"  APJM seeks to publish empirical or conceptual research which improves a broad understanding of this issue. APJM endeavors to be the major vehicle for exchange of ideas and research among management scholars within or interested in the broadly defined Asia Pacific region. APJM has been ranked as one of the top management journals among all the 170+  ISI/SSCI tracked management journals, with an impact factor of 3.062 in 2011, 4.099 in 2012, and 2.742 in 2013.

Key features include:

• Rigor - maintained through strict review processes, high quality global reviewers, and Editorial Advisory and Review Boards comprising prominent researchers from many countries.
• Relevance - maintained by its focus on key management and organizational trends in the region.
• Uniqueness - being the first and most prominent management journal published in and about the fastest growing region in the world.
• Official affiliation - Asia Academy of Management

• For more information, visit the AAOM website: http://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/asia-aom/main.html

The Asia Pacific Journal of Management is published by Springer, which cooperates with the Editor’s home institution to provide the resources needed to run the journal.

Application package:

For interested candidates or nominees, please submit an application in PDF format that consists of:

1.      A curriculum vitae, with a summary of previous editorial experience

2.      A statement of objectives for the journal, proposed changes if any, and a discussion of how the editorial team will be organized

3.      A  letter of support that discusses the financial support provided by the host institution, preferably with a letter from the Dean certifying the level and amount of support that the institution will provide.

Please submit the above materials via e-mail to Professor Chung-Ming Lau at [log in to unmask] by 15 February, 2015.