Job Description
Location : Bourbonnais
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 01/24/2024
Position Summary Olivet Nazarene University seeks a full-time faculty member in the Department of Engineering to support a growing Chemical and Biochemical Engineering concentration. Responsibilities consist primarily of teaching core engineering courses and chemical and biochemical engineering courses. Appointment will also include laboratory development. The ideal candidate would support engineering missions and/or also contribute to environmental and sustainability initiatives in the program. Candidates should exhibit a commitment to undergraduate teaching, scholarship, the integration of Christian faith and engineering practice, and support of Olivet's mission. The Department of Engineering at Olivet Nazarene University seeks a full-time faculty beginning August 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Teach core engineering and chemical/biochemical engineering concentration courses.
- University service, including advising and mentoring students, supervising senior design projects, advising student organizations such as AIChE, meeting with prospective students, and serving on University committees.
- Support of the program's continuous quality improvement, assessment, and ABET accreditation activities.
- Scholarly research, engineering education initiatives, consulting, grant writing, engineering mission projects, and presenting at technical conferences are encouraged.
- Appointment will include laboratory development to continue to integrate the Unit Operations Laboratory into the curriculum.
- The ideal candidate may also contribute to environmental and sustainability initiatives in the program.
Knowledge, Skills and 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 engineering practice.
Additional Information EDUCATION Ph.D. in engineering with a specialty in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Candidates with the M.S. and significant industry experience will also be considered. PE licensure is desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Located on the main campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
Salary and Rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits are competitive.
Olivet offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree with concentrations in Architectural, Chemical and Biochemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. The Engineering Program is part of the Martin D. Walker School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and is located in a facility that includes the Ken Johnson Engineering Technology Center. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits the Engineering Program.
Olivet Nazarene University operates under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene and reserves 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.
Olivet Nazarene University offers:
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
- Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
- Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet's distinguished academic programs.
- Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.
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