JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Queen's University

Faculty of Arts and Science
Economics
Stephen J.R. Smith Chair in Economic Policy

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478053
Date Posted: 10/05/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Stephen J.R. Smith Chair in Economic Policy
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Kingston, Ontario, CANADA
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
L -- Industrial Organization
F -- International Economics
G -- Financial Economics
H -- Public Economics
Salary Range: $180K-200K+
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for the Stephen J.R. Smith Chair in Economic Policy. This will be a tenured appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, with a preferred start date of July 1, 2027.

While we are seeking a scholar with demonstrated leadership in Industrial Organization, or Public Economics, or Financial and International economics, strong candidates in other related fields are also encouraged to apply.

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the University.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence, which should be demonstrated by:

A strong record of high-quality scholarly output as shown by an independent research program and high-quality peer-assessed publications
A strong record of success in obtaining peer-reviewed competitive grant funding from external bodies.
An established international research program, with evidence of scholarly impact
Evidence of outstanding teaching contributions and a commitment to pedagogical excellence
A strong record of graduate student supervision and training in a collaborative environment

See the following link to the full advertisement: https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12718

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 02/28/2027
Application Instructions:
If you require accommodation for submitting your application or during the interview process, please contact the Department Manager, Carley Malone, in the Department of Economics via econ.admin@queensu.ca.

A complete application package consists of:
a cover letter, indicating your eligibility to work in Canada;
a current Curriculum Vitae;
a summary of your research program
a statement of teaching interests and experience
a statement of experience with and commitment to facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility.
contact information for three referees.

We will start reviewing applications on November 6, 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application packages electronically via https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12718