Accounting Professor, School of Business, Open Rank
Southern Nazarene University · Bethany, OK · 2 mo ago
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About the role
Full-time accounting faculty position beginning July 1, 2026. Primary teaching discipline is accounting with potential inclusion of business administration topics. Candidates with an M.B.A. or Master’s in Accounting/Accountancy and an active CPA credential are encouraged to apply; applicants holding a D.B.A., Ph.D., Ed.D., or D.S.L. are highly preferred. Candidates without a doctoral degree are expected to pursue doctoral study.
Responsibilities
- Teach within the field of expertise, remain current in the field, and present findings from a biblical perspective.
- Mentor undergraduate students and foster inclusive learning environments, active pedagogy, and student success.
- Communicate effectively in face-to-face and, if necessary, online courses; use Canvas LMS and other university systems for classroom management.
- Teach a full load as defined in the Faculty Handbook.
- Assist with assessment processes and accreditation reporting for the field of expertise.
- Collaborate with colleagues and business managers to provide practical business experiences for students.
- Engage in department service including curriculum development, student recruitment/retention, program promotion, and advising.
- Serve on university committees as assigned.
- Pursue scholarly activities relevant to the teaching discipline and academic focus.
- Foster professional relationships with students beyond the classroom by sponsoring co-curricular activities.
- Represent the SNU community locally, regionally, and nationally; travel as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment, and be committed to SNU’s mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.
- Embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect.
- Master’s degree in a business discipline with an accounting credential (CPA, CMA, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects in a dynamic academic environment.
- Active member in a local evangelical church and ability to articulate personal testimony.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed D.B.A., Ph.D., D.S.L./M.B.A., or Ed.D./M.B.A.
- Demonstrated understanding and intended use of evidence-based pedagogy.
- University-level teaching experience and industry or post-doctoral research experience.
- Experience with Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Applications.
Benefits
- Family health insurance plan (shared cost)
- Long-term disability insurance
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Retirement matching
- Tuition remission
- Vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays