Faculty,Accounting & Economics Job Bourbonnais area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

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.

POSITION

SUMMARY

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 January 2026 or August 2026. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits are competitive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach core accounting and economic courses.

University service, including advising and mentoring students, supervising professional certifications, advising student organizations such as VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program), meeting with prospective students, and serving on university committees.

Support of the program’s continuous quality improvements, assessment, and professional certification activities.

Scholarly research, accounting and or economic education initiatives, consulting, grant writing, mission projects, and presenting at technical conferences are encouraged.

The ideal candidate may also contribute to Quick Books certification initiatives in the program as well as upper division finance professional certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.

A passion for teaching and support of Olivet’s mission are essential.

Professional practice and/or industry experience are highly desirable.

Should be able to articulate the integration of the Christian faith and accounting practice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

EDUCATION

A master’s degree in business, accounting or economics is required. CPA licensure and/or an earned PhD in accounting, economics or business‑related field is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Olivet offers the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Administration, Econ & Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing and Management Information Systems. 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The starting annual salary for this position is $47,000 - $72,000, and is based on experience and education level.

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Faculty, Accounting & Economics