https://doi.org/10.1177/10525629211036670
Journal of Management Education
2021, Vol. 45(5) 675–684
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Editors’ Corner
How to Become Involved
in JME? Joining the Peer-
Review Process
Jennifer S. A. Leigh
1
and Marissa S. Edwards
2
“How does one become an editor?” is a question that many of our non-
academic friends and family members have been asking us the past few
months as we trained and transitioned into this role. This made us realize that
there is a proverbial “black box” in terms of professional development and
promotion for those outside our field, such that most people have little under-
standing of how we transition into different roles in academic settings.
Indeed, looking back to our first few years in academia, we did not really
know all the “ins and outs” of journal hierarchy and processes. Hence, we
continue the editorial tradition of providing further clarity and transparency
in the editorial review process by focusing on all the opportunities available
at JME, many of which are available in other journals.
This editorial aims to provide specific action steps and information for
novice academics who are keenly interested in management education and
the scholarship of teaching and learning. This information is particularly rel-
evant to early career researchers and academics without previous coaching
and training on standard editorial roles. We will provide information about
how to become a reviewer and suggestions for reviewers seeking to move
onto the Editorial Board and into Associate Editor roles. Our guidance for
those interested in getting involved in the Editorial process at JME focuses on
the four E’s: Entering, Engaging, Extending, and Exiting.
1
Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, USA
2
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Corresponding Author:
Jennifer S. A. Leigh, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618, USA.
Email: jleigh4@naz.edu
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