Professor of Economics and Finance



Professor of Economics and Finance

Location

Bourbonnais

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Business

Opening Date

11/20/2023

Closing Date

1/30/2024 12:00 AM Central

Position Summary

Olivet Nazarene University is seeking a candidate for the position of full-time faculty member within the McGraw School of Business (SCOBUS).  This position will serve the Bachelor of Science in Econ/Finance Degree, teaching degree specific courses and general education courses in the SCOBUS. Our preferred candidate will have training and expertise in a field of economics and/or finance. Competence, experience, and mission fit are top priorities. 
 
The successful candidate will fill a vital role as a faculty member in the McGraw School of Business. Olivet Nazarene University is a private, Christian institution dedicated to providing outstanding education with a Christian purpose. ONU is seeking a dynamic and committed candidate to join an exciting faculty in fulfilling the university mission. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach departmental courses primarily in the area of economics. 

2. Maintain a vibrant and interactive learning environment extending beyond the university    classroom. 
3. Monitor and coordinate educational interactions with professionals in the field to encourage possible internship experiences. 
4. Continue to research and reflect on personal teaching effectiveness and build a wide variety of classroom experiences for all candidates.
5. Advise assigned candidates and prospective students.
6. Attend all McGraw School of Business, College of Professional Studies and University meetings. 
7. Serve as a faculty sponsor for an economics professional club seeking intercollegiate competitions and professional certifications. 
8. Develop and complete scholarship projects including publications, presentations, performances, exhibits, and workshops.  
9. Coordinate program review and assessments for the Economics/Finance program. 
10. Assist the Associate Dean of the School of Business as needed. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.
2. The University seeks doctorly qualified applicants with substantive experience in economics or finance as well as a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 
3. Olivet, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.) 

Additional Information

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Students

EDUCATION
 A master’s degree in economics, finance, or business with experience in industry or education.  Candidates with a terminal degree will be given preference.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cover letter, explaining how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications. When describing your teaching experience, please clearly state whether it was as a Teaching Assistant or as the Instructor of Record. 
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Statement of Christian faith.
4. Philosophy of education.
5. Copies of college transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and all relevant coursework (official transcripts required upon hire). 
6. Three current letters of recommendation (written within the last two years) from colleagues who can testify to your teaching ability and experience.  

If any questions, please contact:
 Dr. Glen Rewerts, Associate Dean
 McGraw School of Business
 815.939.5277
 grewerts@olivet.edu

As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose.  We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

Olivet Nazarene University offers:

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance. 
  • Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time. 
  • Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
  • Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet’s distinguished academic programs.
  • Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.
To learn more, see our benefits summary here.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Did you provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of personal teaching philosophy that also includes your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and how that shapes your pedagogy, and personal statement of faith on the previous page? If no, please return to the page and provide ALL requested documents. The personal statement of faith can also be referred to as a "personal testimony." We would like to hear about your personal faith journey in your own words.
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Required Question

Agency
Olivet Nazarene University (IL)
Address
1 University Ave

Bourbonnais, Illinois, 60914
Phone
815-939-5240