JMS Editorial Assistant - Durham
Durham University Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK, is a multi-disciplinary School characterised by academic excellence, internationally-rated research and superb student support services. The School's diversity and international standing is reflected in the student intake (with over 110 nationalities); The Business School hosts the editorial office of the (JMS). JMS, which is governed by the (SAMS), is a leading international academic journal. It has one of the highest impact factors in management and business studies and is listed in the Financial Times' top 50 journals.
The JMS editorial office is responsible for the publication of the Journal of Management Studies and handles well over 1,500 submissions per year. In addition, the office organises events and workshops worldwide and promotes the Journal's activities and published papers on social media. It also provides administrative support to the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies.
The postholder will work as an integral part of the Editorial Office team, focusing on the processing of JMS submissions from initial submission through to acceptance. If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Margaret Turner (Managing Editor) would be happy to speak to you, please contact her at
MATERNITY COVER
Appointment to this post is fixed term to cover the substantive post holder's maternity leave and is not anticipated to be extended.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.