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
The diverse backgrounds of applicants and the type of scholarship appropriate to their research areas, as well as the diverse range of scholarly methodologies and ways of measuring impact will be taken into account when assessing the quality of the scholarly or creative work. Candidates will be evaluated using the principles of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and with attention to the diverse ways excellence can be demonstrated. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. The annual salary for this appointment is expected to be between $180,000-$200,000+. The actual amount will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and may include a salary stipend, associated with the Chair.
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Institution
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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, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
We recognize that certain circumstances, including career interruptions, caregiving responsibilities, health conditions, or systemic barriers, may affect a nominee’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to provide relevant information to contextualize their research record.
Queen’s is committed to providing support and accommodation for applicants with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment processes. If you require accommodation for submitting your application or during the interview process, please contact the Interim Department Manager, Carley Malone, in the Department of Economics (Dunning Hall) via econ.admin@queensu.ca.
Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of appointment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and 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.
Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:
- a cover letter, including information regarding your eligibility to work in Canada and whether you would require work authorization;
- a current Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications (publications with students should be clearly indicated), awards, grants (secured and pending), and other evidence of scholarly impact; and,
- a summary of the research program, and the ways in which the program is/will be making an impact in the field; and
- a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,
- a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism (I-EDIAA), and accessibility and how I-EDIAA has been incorporated into the teaching and research environment; and,
- contact information for three potential people who could provide references upon request. Referees will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates, with advance notice.
We will start reviewing applications on November 6, 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs via EconJobMarket at http://www.econjobmarket.org, although hard copy applications may be submitted to:
Department of Economics
209 Dunning Hall
94 University Avenue
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
CANADA K7L 3N6
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Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Candidates holding an existing tenure-track or continuing-adjunct appointment at Queen’s will not be considered.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Diversity statement
- Contact information for references
- Additional paper (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)