Quinn Professor in Sustainability, Kingston

Position Overview The Smith School of Business at Queen's University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Professor with specialization in Sustainability, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2026. Associate Professors with exceptional qualifications may also be considered.

A generous gift by the Quinn Family Future Foundation supports the establishment of this new faculty position to cultivate excellence in teaching important sustainability concepts and contribute to the evolution of our programs and curriculum. This search is open to faculty members from all business disciplines.

Qualifications Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree.

Selection criteria include scholarship/research, educational leadership, and teaching excellence specifically on sustainability, which may encompass environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics.

The successful candidate will have a record of innovative and high‑quality scholarly research on sustainability, including peer‑reviewed publications and securing external research funding. Scholarship may be specific to a business discipline and include contributions related to teaching and learning.

Demonstrated educational leadership through prior curriculum design and teaching innovations in sustainability is required. The candidate should have the potential to enhance Smith's sustainability curriculum, preparing future business leaders for their roles in business and society.

Outstanding teaching contributions at both undergraduate and graduate levels are expected. Candidates must provide evidence of ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, student‑centred environment.

Additional service to the department, Faculty, University, and/or community will be expected.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Vision and dental care

Long‑term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program access

Pension plan participation

Tuition assistance for qualifying employees, spouses, and dependent children

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses

Vaccination Requirements Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all individuals to declare COVID‑19 vaccination status and provide proof of full vaccination or an approved accommodation. The requirement was suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate it at any point.

Equal Employment Opportunity Queen's University is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority, Indigenous, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including qualified individuals with valid legal work status in Canada.

Application Requirements

A cover letter indicating whether you have a valid legal work status in Canada

A statement of sustainability interests and experience, including your vision of how you would contribute to educational leadership and curriculum innovations

A current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications

A statement of current and prospective research interests

Evidence of research, such as copies of sample publications, working papers, or a dissertation proposal

A statement of teaching interests and experience, including course outlines and evaluations, if available

A statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism, and accessibility

Three letters of reference

Deadline The deadline for applications is November 24, 2025.

Application Process Please submit your application package before the stated due date via Interfolio Faculty Search through the following link: