The Strategic Management Society

Call for SMS Media Team Volunteers

Deadline: November 2

The Strategic Management Society (SMS) is seeking applications from volunteers to join the SMS Media Team. Selected volunteers are expected to begin their service immediately for a renewable one-year term ending December 31, 2027.

Sharing strategic management research with a wider audience is among the primary purposes of the SMS. The Media Team helps the SMS achieve this purpose and carry the work of its members and journals beyond the page and into digital, audio, video, and web channels. Volunteers help shape platform strategy, produce and promote content drawn from SMS journals and events, support press and outreach efforts, and contribute to new work in AI-assisted media. 

Working alongside the Media Chair and the current team, volunteers will contribute to one or more of the following areas of focus: AI-automated  content production, social media management and platform strategy, public relations and external outreach, AI-assisted audio/video, technical support, and content tagging general SMS content on the SMS website.

The Media Team works with the SMS Executive Office to execute media initiatives with oversight from the SMS Media Task Force. SMS members are especially encouraged to apply, and candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Engagement with SMS scholarship: Familiarity with the Global Strategy Journal (GSJ), Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (SEJ), and/or Strategic Management Journal (SMJ) as a reader, author, or reviewer.
• Communication skills: Ability to turn rigorous research into clear, engaging content for both academic and practitioner audiences.
• Digital fluency: Comfort with social media, content production, or web publishing tools. Familiarity with artificial intelligence is valued, and applicants at every level of experience are welcome.
• Community involvement: Participation in the SMS Annual Conference and/or other SMS volunteer activities is desirable.
• Reliability: Availability each month for team meetings and Media Team projects and initiatives.
• Passion: Clear commitment to scholarship and to helping the SMS reach and engage its global community.

This volunteer role is especially well suited to PhD students and early-career scholars who will collaborate with authors across the SMS journals and build a skill set that is becoming essential in academic careers. 

The deadline for SMS Media Team Volunteer applications is November 2. You don't need a portfolio or prior media experience. Instead, submit a brief statement of interest describing what draws you to this work and which parts of it interest you most. 

Members attending the SMS Annual Conference in Berlin (October 17–20) are also invited to meet the team at an information session on the Society's new media strategy.

To contact the SMS Executive Office, please email: sms@strategicmanagement.net. For technical assistance with this submission process, please contact Submittable Customer Service.

The Strategic Management Society invites members to apply to serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the SMS Board of Directors. Applicants will be considered for terms beginning on January 1, 2027. 

The Committee works to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion across SMS publications, programs, and activities. It considers who participates, whose perspectives are represented, and where barriers may limit opportunities to contribute. A particular focus is broadening access to SMS and creating opportunities for scholars around the world to participate, share their work, and contribute to the field of strategic management.

The Committee’s work includes:

• Encouraging broader and more equitable participation in SMS membership, publications, programs, and activities.
• Listening to members’ experiences and identifying ways SMS can better serve scholars from different backgrounds and regions.
• Developing programming and encouraging other SMS groups to create programs and partnerships that support scholars and strengthen the field globally.
• Advising SMS leaders on policies and initiatives that address barriers to participation and strengthen inclusion across the Society.

Additional information about the SMS DEI Committee can be found in the Committee’s Charter. 

Application Requirements & Materials

Applicants for these positions should meet the below requirements:

• Current member of the Strategic Management Society, with requirement to maintain membership in the Society for the duration of the appointment
• Interest in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Willingness to spend 2-3 hours per month on committee work, to participate in quarterly meetings (virtually and in-person), and communicate by email and other means between meetings 
• Commitment to serve a 1-year term on the Committee, with the opportunity to renew for two additional terms.  
• Experience or volunteer service related to DEI initiatives is highly desired 

In addition to the details provided above, expectations for all SMS Board Committee Members can be found in these Guidelines. 

Current members are invited to apply for this position by completing this application form by October 28, 2026. 

Applicants for the open positions will be reviewed by the DEI Committee and can expect notification of decisions in mid-December. 

Questions regarding this Committee may be directed to the SMS Executive Office via email at sms@strategicmanagement.net. 

For technical assistance with this submission process, please contact Submittable Customer Service.

The Strategic Management Society

Call for SMS Practitioner Strategy Committee Member

Deadline: October 28, 2026

The Strategic Management Society (SMS) is seeking applications from members to join the SMS Practitioner Strategy Committee. Selected members are expected to begin their service immediately for a one-year term ending December 31, 2027, with the opportunity to renew for two additional terms.

The SMS vision is to bring academics and practitioners together to accelerate thought leadership in strategic management. The Practitioner Strategy Committee helps the Society act on that vision. It carries cutting-edge research into the business community and brings the questions and experience of business leaders back into SMS research, teaching, and outreach. The Committee works toward three goals:

• Attract a broader practitioner audience and foster dialogue between academic research and the needs of the business industry.
• Engage top business leaders and consultants to inform future research, teaching, and outreach, producing practical insights that advance the field.
• Create opportunities for meaningful interaction between academics and practitioners that drive advances in both research and practice.

Working alongside the Committee Chair and current members, appointees will contribute to one or more of the following areas: 

• Recruiting practitioner speakers for SMS content forums such as the Strategy Imagination Forum, webinars, and conference plenaries and special sessions; 
• Developing channels for practice-oriented content around SMS topics, including the Big Six Questions of Strategic Management; 
• Connecting senior business leaders and consultants with SMS journals, conferences, and content; 
• Identifying conference sessions of practitioner interest for the Business Insights Collection; and 
• Working with other SMS committees to increase practitioner participation in the Society.

Additional information about the SMS Practitioner Strategy Committee can be found in the Committee’s Charter. 

The Committee meets virtually each quarter, with occasional follow-up by email or phone, and reports on its progress to the SMS Board of Directors before each Board meeting. Members should expect to spend about 20 hours a year on Committee work. 

SMS Membership is required, and candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Commitment to the SMS mission: Understanding of and commitment to the Society's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and governing principles.
• Business engagement: Experience as a business leader, consultant, or practice-engaged scholar, with an interest in connecting rigorous research to strategic decision-making.
• Professional network: Ability to draw on personal connections to engage senior practitioners with SMS programs and activities.
• Initiative: Willingness to propose and lead new work, such as new programs, conference contributions, or membership growth efforts.

In addition to the details provided above, expectations for all SMS Board Committee Members can be found in these Guidelines. 

Apply for the Positions

Applications for the SMS Practitioner Strategy Committee are due October 28, 2026. Current members are invited to apply for this position by providing a one-page career summary and a letter of Interest that describes your connection to strategic management practice and how you hope to contribute to the Committee's work. Applications can be submitted using this form. 

Applicants for the open positions will be reviewed by the Practitioner Strategy Committee and can expect notification of decisions in mid-December. 

Current members of the Committee can be found on the SMS Practitioner Strategy Committee page. Members interested in the position are welcome to contact the current Committee members to learn more about the position and responsibilities.

Questions regarding this Committee may be directed to the SMS Executive Office via email at sms@strategicmanagement.net. 

For technical assistance with this submission process, please contact Submittable Customer Service.

The Strategic Management Society

Open Call for SMS Membership Committee PhD Student Representative

Deadline: October 28, 2026

The Strategic Management Society (SMS) is seeking applications from PhD student members to serve as the PhD Student Representative on the Membership Committee of the SMS Board of Directors. The selected representative will serve a one-year term ending December 31, 2027, with the opportunity to renew for one additional year pending a review and approval process.

The Membership Committee works to strengthen the sense of community among SMS members around the world. The PhD Student Representative brings the perspective of PhD student members to these efforts. Working with the other Committee members and the SMS Executive Office, the Representative will help identify and organize member engagement programs and initiatives, particularly those that serve PhD students. The Committee's work includes:

• Following current trends and needs in the SMS community and recommending or developing plans to meet them.
• Reviewing current membership services and programs regularly and recommending improvements.
• Developing and recommending ways to grow SMS membership, especially among historically underrepresented groups and across the global community.
• Serving as a point of contact between the SMS Interest Groups & Communities (IG&Cs) and the SMS Board of Directors, including setting guiding objectives and overseeing IG&C governance.
• Advising the SMS Executive Office on membership structure, dues, and value propositions.

Additional information about the SMS Membership Committee can be found in the Committee’s Charter. 

The Committee meets four times a year, in person or virtually, ahead of the Spring, Summer, and Fall Board of Directors meetings, and communicates by email throughout the year. The Committee also meets twice a year with IG&C leadership, once in the spring and once in the fall, either virtually or in person at SMS conferences. Committee members take an active part in membership outreach, including New Member Welcomes and virtual events, and in networking and engagement activities at the SMS Annual Conference. The role requires about two to four hours per quarter for meetings, preparation, events, and communications.

The SMS welcomes candidates from a range of backgrounds and regions so that the Representative can serve the whole community well. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• SMS membership: Be a current SMS Student Member entering at least their second year of membership as of January 1, 2027.
• Doctoral progress: Be in at least the third year of their doctoral program.
• Term commitment: Be willing to serve the full one-year term and keep their SMS membership active throughout it.

In addition to the details provided above, expectations for all SMS Board Committee Members can be found in these Guidelines. 

Apply for the Position

Applications for the PhD Student Representative are due October 28, 2026. Please submit your CV and a letter of interest through Submittable. In your letter, please describe your volunteer service to the academic profession, whether with the SMS or other associations. 

Current members of the Committee can be found on the SMS Membership Committee page. Members interested in the position are welcome to connect with the current Committee members to learn more about the position and responsibilities.

To contact the SMS Executive Office, please email sms@strategicmanagement.net. For technical assistance with this submission process, please contact Submittable Customer Service.

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal 

Call for Co-Editor Nominations Nomination 

Deadline: October 15, 2026 

The Strategic Management Society and Wiley are seeking nominations for a Co-Editor position at the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal (SEJ). SEJ, founded in 2007, is targeted at publishing the most influential managerially oriented entrepreneurship research in the world. It is a research journal that publishes original work recommended by a developmental, double-blind review process conducted by peer scholars. SEJ is a general-interest entrepreneurship journal, uniquely situated at the intersection of strategy and entrepreneurship. To learn more about SEJ, including the journal’s vision, themes, and editorial leadership, please visit https://www.strategicmanagement.net/sej/overview/overview. 

This Call for Nominations reflects the end of the term of Co-Editors Peter Klein and David Sirmon (ending December 2026). The new Co-Editor of SEJ will be appointed for a renewable three-year term and will assume duties in January 2027. The new Co-Editor(s) will work with continuing Co-Editor Yong Li.

Co-Editors of the journal should be able to manage a complex set of tasks and show strong commitment to SEJ and the broader research community. Tasks include but are not limited to: (a) processing submissions and being action editors on many manuscripts; (b) recruiting, onboarding, and engaging in continuous development of Deputy Editors, Associate Editors, and Editorial Review Board members; (c) creating and communicating policies to authors, editors, and reviewers; (d) supervising the curation and execution of paper development workshops, special issues, and other programs; and (e) participating in SMS activities. 

Each nominee should have the following qualifications:

• Scholarly strength: Recognized worldwide as a strong scholar in the entrepreneurship field.
• Editorial experience: Has served or is serving as an Associate Editor or Editor of one of the three Strategic Management Society journals (SMJ, SEJ, or GSJ) or has equivalent experience as a decision editor in other leading journals.
• Open-minded and constructive attitude: History of open-mindedness regarding topics and methodologies for entrepreneurship research and constructiveness in helping people develop different types of research opportunities.
• Strong work ethic: History of a strong work ethic in editorial activities, including both timeliness and ability to handle a steady stream of papers.
• Collaborative leadership experience: Ability to work effectively as a leader in an extended team. As SEJ Co-Editor, the relevant team will include the SEJ Editors (Co-Editors, Deputy Editors, and Associate Editors), SEJ Editorial Review Board members and ad hoc reviewers, Co-Editors of other SMS journals, Media Innovations Co-Editors, SMS staff and Board members, Wiley staff, and an evolving set of other global contributors.
• Passion: Clear commitment to helping the journal and the field move forward, both operationally and strategically.
• Visionary and proactive leadership skills: Co-Editors must take an active part in developing the strategic direction of the journal. A Co-Editor must also stay current on the latest guidelines, recommendations, and evidence about peer review and journal management. The journal, as an instrument of a major scholarly organization in the entrepreneurship field, must both reflect and guide the field. Therefore, the Co-Editor must be actively involved with decisions on journal processes, staffing, planning, and promotion and will coordinate with other SMS journals on a regular basis.  

Nominations, including self-nominations, will be accepted until October 15, 2026. Nominations should include (in PDF format):

• A statement of interest from the nominee, for both self-nominations and nominations by third parties, indicating the nominee’s goals for the journal as well as logistical items including name, full address, email address, and telephone number.
• A letter of up to 800 words summarizing the nominee’s qualifications relative to the criteria above.
• Up to three third-party letters of support or recommendation.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• If available, relevant statistics (number of papers handled, distribution of decisions, evaluations) from previous editorial experiences at journals other than SMJ, SEJ, and GSJ. The SMS office will supply statistics related to its journals to the Search Committee for each candidate.  

The SEJ Co-Editor Search Committee of the SMS will review nominations, select, and recommend the appointment of the Co-Editor(s) to the SMS Board and Wiley no later than Fall 2026. Members of the Search Committee may include current and past members of the SMS Board, SMS Fellows, and current and past Editors of the SMS journals, among others. Successful candidates will be provided with an SMS Editorial Responsibilities Agreement for execution prior to assuming the responsibilities of the role.    

If you have questions about this process, please contact Cobretti Williams, Senior Manager of Publications & Foundation at sej@strategicmanagement.net.    For technical assistance with this submission process, please contact Submittable Customer Service.

The Strategic Management Society

Call for SRF Co-Chair Applications

Deadline: November 2

The Strategic Management Society is seeking applications for one of two Co-Chair positions of the Strategy Research Foundation. It is anticipated that the new Co-Chair will assume their duties on January 1, 2027 for a renewable three-year term.  This call reflects the end of Co-Chair Francisco Polidoro’s term.  The promotion and encouragement of research is among the primary purposes of the Strategic Management Society (SMS). As the funding arm of the SMS, the Strategy Research Foundation (SRF) operates programs to financially support strategic management research and scholarship. The Co-Chairs establish themes and focus areas for the SRF, develop policies for research funding, oversee existing grant programs, and develop new programs and initiatives.  Current SRF activities include the Will Mitchell Dissertation Research Program (WMDRG), the Research in Strategic Management Program (RSM), and the Early Career Research Grant Program (ECRG). The Co-Chairs head the leadership team of the SRF which includes Program Directors and Associate Program Directors. Candidates must be members of the SMS and should have the following qualifications:  

• Experience: Ideally, prior experience with grant funding; experience as a journal editor or in another significant role evaluating research is desirable.
• Academic stature: Credibility within the SMS academic community as a strong scholar.
• Broad knowledge base: Knowledge of the strategic management field and an appreciation of a range of topics and methodologies.
• Strong work ethic: History of a strong work ethic in team settings.
• Collaborative leadership: History of active leadership of substantial initiatives and ability to work as leaders in an extended team.
• Passion: Clear commitment to scholarship and research, and to helping the SMS move forward, both operationally and strategically.

The deadline for SRF Co-Chair Applications is November 2.  Applications will be reviewed by the Research Committee of the SMS Board of Directors. The candidate that is selected and approved by the Board of Directors will begin their term in January 2027.  

To contact the SMS Executive Office, please email: sms@strategicmanagement.net.  For technical assistance with this submission process, please contact Submittable Customer Service.