Call for Quantitative Associate Editors

Open Call for Quantitative Associate Editors – Human Resource Development Quarterly

We are pleased to announce that the co-editors, Drs. Rajashi Ghosh, Toby Egan, and Sewon Kim, are seeking nominations for Quantitative Associate Editor positions at Human Resource Development Quarterly, a respected Jossey-Bass/Wiley publication. With a strong impact factor of 4.0, the journal ranks highly in Industrial Relations & Labor (5/49) and Psychology, Applied (19/113). Learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15321096.

Role Description:

Quantitative Associate Editors play a vital role by:

• Encouraging high-quality submissions from prospective authors.
• Recruiting skilled reviewers—especially for quantitative manuscripts.
• Writing timely, thoughtful decision letters for new and revised submissions.
• Potentially contributing editorials or other scholarly pieces.
• Representing the journal at national and international events.

Commitments:

• Participating in editorial team meetings and calls.
• Attending (if possible) the Editorial Board meeting at the Academy of Human Resource Development Conference in the Americas.
• Serving a three-year term (2025–2027), with the possibility of a second term and future senior editorial opportunities.
• Beginning onboarding and training immediately upon selection.

Candidate Profile:

Ideal candidates are tenured or tenure-track faculty at research universities with:

• A strong publication record in Human Resource Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Management, and/or Public Administration.
• Experience in Human Resources/Organization Development with global relevance.
• Departmental support for the role.
• Previous service as a reviewer, track chair, special issue editor, or editorial board member.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and international engagement.

Application Process:

Self-nominations are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning April 23, 2025, and accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and methodological expertise, along with a full curriculum vitae, to Dr. Sewon Kim at sewon.kim@sunyempire.edu