Quinn Professor in Sustainability

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 enables the establishment of this new faculty position to cultivate excellence in teaching important sustainability concepts in the Smith School of Business, 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. The main criteria for selection are scholarship/research, educational leadership, and teaching excellence specifically on sustainability, which may include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics.

The successful candidate will have a record of innovative and high-quality scholarly research on sustainability including high-quality scholarly publications in peer-reviewed outlets and securing external research funding. This scholarship may include contributions specific to a business discipline as well as scholarly contributions pertaining to teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will also exhibit a strong track record of educational leadership through previous work in curriculum design and\or teaching innovations in the sustainability field. They will demonstrate their potential to enhance Smith’s sustainability curriculum through their own and collaborative efforts to help Smith and Queen’s prepare future business leaders for their roles in business and society, and to positively contribute to creating a society where organizations respect planetary boundaries and prepare for finite resources. The establishment of The Quinn Professorship in Sustainability aligns with Queen’s strategic goals, including a shared commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The successful candidate must also demonstrate a strong record of outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, 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 any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.  If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact [email protected]  

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:

• a cover letter, indicating whether or not 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 in this area
• 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; and;
• three letters of reference

The deadline for applications is November 24, 2025.