ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FINANCE, School of Business

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Finance or Business Administration with undergraduate degree in Finance.
• Tested experience in the fields of corporate or personal finance or banking
• Active certificate in Series 6 & 7 (State of MN)
• Previous teaching and/or training experience is preferred
• Desire to engage in scholarly research including the integration of accounting and Christianity preferred
• An active body of professional activity in the area of finance and/or business preferred
• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Ability to integrate Christian worldview into classroom instruction
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical content clearly and concisely to undergraduate students
• Ability to engage with and deliver information to a variety of learning styles
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to incorporate technology into the accounting and finance classroom, including, but not limited to, integration of Excel skills into classroom demonstrations and assignments
• Ability to type 30 wpm and to efficiently and accurately use the computer to carry out job responsibilities
• Ability to actively consult with a range of companies
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and academic advising of undergraduate students, including the assessment of internships
• Commitment to the growth and development of the department of accounting and finance programs;
• Commitment to collaborating with other School of Business faculty in providing instructional excellence for students
  Understanding of and agreement with Northwestern’s Declaration of Christian Community and Doctrinal Statement is essential
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment

Work Environment:

• The work environment involves working in a suburban, Christian university, working alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission and values of the University and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

• The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position along with the duties listed in the Faculty Handbook. Job incumbents may be asked to perform tasks not specifically addressed in this job description.