University Faculty Openings

School of Business and Nonprofit Management

Accounting and/or Finance Professor

The School of Business and Nonprofit Management seeks applications for a full-time faculty position in Accounting and/or Finance who will be responsible to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Rank dependent upon qualifications. Masters in the area of accounting or finance with extensive work experience required. Preference will be given to candidates with an earned doctorate. An interest in and ability to teach nonprofit accounting or finance is a plus. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and a commitment to active involvement in professional associations and service to the university community.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, current vita, three references, and official transcripts to: Wesley E. Lindahl, Dean, School of Business and Nonprofit Management, 3225 W. Foster Avenue, Box 27, Chicago, IL 60625.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

School of Music

Director of Choral Music

School of Music seeks applicants for a full-time director of choral music with a terminal degree in choral conducting or music education with emphasis in conducting. Evidence of professional level choral conducting and pedagogy desired; strong competency in core choral genres and repertoire; ability to teach secondary choral music education courses.

Tenure track, salary and rank commensurate with academic credentials and experience. Appointment to begin August 2010.

Apply by January 15th. Screening of applications will continue until position is filled. Questions should be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Rebecca Olthafer, by email or at (773) 244-5623.

North Park University seeks to appoint the most qualifies and competent persons available who are in harmony with the mission of the university and its philosophy of Christian higher education. All full-time faculty members are expected to be committed Christians both in faith and action.

School of Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Faculty (graduate)

We are seeking faculty to teach in the Nurse Practitioner option (full-time or part-time). There is a possible option for a joint appointment at a local hospital.

Minimum requirements are certification as an ANP or FNP, licensed in Illinois as an Advanced Practice Nurse, with a Master’s degree in nursing. Doctorate (PhD or DNP) is preferred. Faculty positions for Fall 2008 (Assistant or Associate Professor): We are also seeking Master’s prepared faculty to teach in the Undergraduate pre-licensure and RN-completion programs. Candidates with doctoral preparation (or doctoral candidates) are preferred. The priority areas include teaching community health nursing, and Maternal-child nursing (Nursing care of the child bearing family).

Director of Nursing Graduate Program

We are seeking a doctorally prepared nurse leader to serve as Director of the Nursing Graduate program. This is a growing program that offers a Master of Science degree with a major in nursing. The graduate options include Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Community Health Specialist, and Leadership and Management, as well as the dual MS/MBA degree.

Minimum requirements are an earned doctorate, an Illinois license, and graduate teaching experience. This position is available for Fall 2008. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

To apply, please send letter of interest and curriculum vitae, or please feel free to call: Linda L. Olson, PhD, RN , Dean, School of Nursing, North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625, Email Dr. Linda Olson , (773) 244-5235.

Part-Time Instructor Openings

Listed below are current and possible future part-time instructor openings in various areas, please contact the specific person listed if interested in exploring one of these opportunities: