Quinn Professor in Sustainability

New River Community College; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university seeks to hire a Professor specializing in Sustainability to join the Smith School of Business. The successful candidate will be responsible for innovative research and teaching on sustainability issues, aiming to enhance the university's sustainability curriculum. Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion are highly valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates who meet the diverse qualifications outlined, with a closing date of November 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of innovative scholarly research on sustainability.
• Experience in curriculum design and teaching innovations.
• Strong teaching contributions at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the sustainability curriculum at Smith School of Business.
• Engage in scholarly research and publish findings.
• Provide service to the department and the community.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Educational leadership

High-quality research

Collaboration in interdisciplinary environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

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 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 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.

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.

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