Queen's University, Smith School of Business

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Smith School of Business at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) invites applications for one tenure-stream position (open rank). A generous gift by the Quinn Family Future Foundation enables the establishment of a new faculty position to cultivate excellence in teaching important and critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concepts in the Smith School of Business, and contribute to the evolution of our commerce curriculum. We believe this is the first role of this kind in the North American post-secondary education community. Applications from any business discipline related to ESG are welcome. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024, although this is negotiable.

Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a PhD or equivalent degree and have an established record of scholarship, excellent teaching and leadership in ESG. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence, although service to the profession and advancing ESG principles broadly are important.

The successful candidate will exhibit strong potential to revitalize Smith’s curriculum to help Smith and Queen’s prepare future business leaders for their roles in business and society, and to positively contribute to creating an inclusive, diverse and sustainable society where organizations respect planetary boundaries and prepare for finite resources. The establishment of an ESG Professorship aligns with Queen’s strategic goals including a shared commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The successful candidate will have a record of innovative and high-quality scholarly research leading to top-tier publications, securing external research funding, and outstanding teaching contributions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the School’s various programs. The successful candidate will be required to make contributions through service to the School, the University, and/or the broader academic community, and contribute to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive academic and work environment. While it is anticipated the successful applicant will be at an Associate or full Professor rank, senior Assistant Professors with a strong record are encouraged to apply.

A candidate’s potential contribution and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity at the School, as well as their specific service and citizenship contributions in their career to-date, will also be considered in selection decisions.

More information, including how to apply can be found on our website here: https://smith.queensu.ca/faculty_and_research/Join_Our_Ranks.php.