Faculty, Economics & Finance

<strong>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.</strong><br><br><strong>POSITION SUMMARY</strong><br>McGraw School of Business at Olivet Nazarene University seeks a full-time faculty member to support a growing degree in the School of Business beginning August 2026. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits are competitive.<strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Teach core economic courses and finance courses. &nbsp;</li><li>University service, including advising and mentoring students, supervising professional certifications, advising students organizations, meeting with prospective students, and serving on university committees. &nbsp;</li><li>Support of the program’s continuous quality improvements, assessment, and professional certification activities.</li><li>Scholarly research, finance or economics education initiatives, consulting, grant writing, mission projects, and presenting at technical conferences are encouraged.</li><li>The ideal candidate may also contribute to professional finance certifications.</li></ol><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES REQUIRED</strong><br><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>A lifestyle in agreement with the <a href="http://www.olivet.edu/lifestyle-covenant/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.olivet.edu/lifestyle-covenant/">ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant</a>.</li><li>A passion for teaching and support of Olivet’s mission are essential.</li><li>Professional practice and/or industry experience are highly desirable.</li><li>Should be able to articulate the integration of the Christian faith and economic &amp; finance practices.</li></ol><strong>EDUCATION</strong><br>A master’s degree in business, economics or finance is required. Professional licensure in finance and/or an earned PhD in finance, economics or business-related field is preferred.<br><br><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong><br>The School of Business is located on the main floor of the Weber Center, on the main campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois.<br>Olivet offers the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Administration, Econ &amp; Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing and Management Information Systems.<br>Olivet Nazarene University operates under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene and reserved the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.<br><br><strong>SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION</strong><br>The starting annual salary for this position is $47,000-72,000 and is based on experience and education level.