Tenure Track Position

Information Systems

SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS at Queen’s University invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in the area of Information Systems. While the primary focus of this search is for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the case of truly exceptional candidates an appointment may be considered at the rank of Associate Professor.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD. Applicants must have at least three publications in top tier Information Systems journals.  Preference will be given to candidates publishing in the area of “Green IT”.  Applicants should have at least four years’ experience teaching Information Systems at the undergraduate and graduate levels with strong teaching evaluations.  Preference will be given to candidates with a record of innovation in teaching.  The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the School’s public and private programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the School, the University, and/or to the broader community. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval by the University.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointees have access to substantial internal funds both for research and course development through Smith School of Business Research Program and the Faculty Development Fund.

Institution

Queen's University has a long and rich tradition of academic excellence, dating back to a royal charter granted by Queen Victoria in 1841. Smith School of Business is one of the world's premier business schools, with an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality. Our MSc and PhD programs in Management attract highly qualified research-oriented students in many fields of study. Our undergraduate Commerce program has among the highest entrance standards in Canada and is widely viewed as the country's best undergraduate business program. Queen’s has gained international recognition for its MBA and executive education programs and is fully accredited by AACSB and EQUIS. Smith School of Business is also home to centres focused on business venturing, social impact, and corporate governance. The learning environment at Queen’s is supported by outstanding library and computing facilities. More information can be found at: business.queensu.ca.

The City

Kingston, Ontario is a unique Canadian city of 125,000 with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry and learning. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, it is within a two-and-a-half hour drive of the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a 30 minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate New York. The city is the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system – a UNESCO International Heritage site. Kingston annually hosts the Canadian Olympic Sailing Regatta (CORK) because of the ideal sailing conditions and offers many other recreational and cultural opportunities.