Journal of African Business
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The International Academy of African Business and Development seeks applications for Editor of the Journal of African Business
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Journal of African Business (JAB)
The International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD) is inviting applications for the position of Editor, the Journal of African Business (JAB), starting with Vol. 11, in March 2010. JAB is the premium journal of the IAABD and is published in collaboration with the Haworth Press, now part of Taylor and Francis. The expected transition period will begin in September 2009.
Candidates should be established scholars in areas dealing with the challenges and opportunities related to African business, with a demonstrated record of leadership and administrative skills required to manage a leading journal. The ideal candidate will demonstrate institutional support for this position. The Editor of the JAB will serve for a period of three years, renewable once for an additional term of three years.
The Journal of African Business is the leading academic and professional journal that focuses on business and policy issues related to business decisions in and with African countries. The JAB features high-quality, cross-functional articles from academics, practitioners, and policy makers interested in African business. The journal publishes both empirical and conceptual papers, cutting-edge research, and actionable solutions to address problems of special interest to researchers, managers, government, and multilateral international agencies.
Founded in 1998, the IAABD is a premier organization whose mission is to seek constructive ways to harness intellectual and entrepreneurial energy to bring about meaningful changes that will lead to the creation of wealth and employment for Africans in the new Millennium. With membership across the world, the IAABD has achieved success through the dedication of its members who share a common interest in fostering greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Africa.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, current C.V., three current letters of reference, and a statement of philosophy encompassing his or her role as Editor of JAB. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Send applications to Kofi Q. Dadzie, Editor, Journal of African Business. Mailing address: Department of Marketing, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3991, Atlanta, Ga. 30302-3991; (overnight courier: Robinson College of Business, 35 Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30303); Office: 404-413-7661, Fax: 404-413-7699, and e-mail: jab@gsu.edu