Accounting Faculty Member

Accounting Faculty Member Mount Vernon Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional-age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like, and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is seeking a full-time (nine-month) Accounting Faculty Member, beginning in the Fall semester of 2026. Rank is commensurate with experience. Compensation is to be competitive among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Responsibilities and expectations for this position include: - Teaching a broad range of undergraduate accounting and related business courses which could include freshman-level principles courses through senior-level advanced Accounting, Auditing, Tax, Cost Accounting, Data Analytics, Fraud & Forensic Accounting, etc. - Providing each student with clear course expectations through an approved, standardized syllabus. - Preparing all course materials and lessons. - Grading assessments in a timely manner. - Maintaining standard office hours to provide assistance to students. - Advising students majoring in Accounting and/or related business disciplines and ensuring their academic progress meets requirements set by the institution. - Supporting program/division efforts for continuous improvement of programs, especially related to changing market demands for Accounting standards. - Assisting the program and division with recruiting prospective students. - Serving the University through committee participation and other assigned tasks. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications for the successful candidate: - Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit. - Personal commitment to Jesus Christ. - Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene. - Ph.D. in Accounting, D.B.A. with emphasis in Accounting, or a closely related field (preferred); MBA (required) - A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. - Evidence of scholarly potential. - Commitment to continued professional development. - Commitment to quality classroom instruction; evidence of successful previous teaching experience in higher education preferred. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Proven ability to work well with others, especially to work alongside students and colleagues. Application procedure: In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, early application is strongly advised. Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, unofficial college transcripts, evidence of teaching competence, names and contact information for three references, a one- to two- page statement of educational philosophy, and a one- to twopage statement of faith. Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials via email as Microsoft Word, .pdf file attachments, or as hard copies to: Academic Affairs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Email: academic.affairs@mv