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The University complies with all laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment, including those with respect to race, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, military service, and disability. As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs and practices in making employment decisions and the University does so to achieve its mission.
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Employment History
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I certify that all information made in this application, including any attachments, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I give consent for all contacted persons to provide information concerning my application, and I release each such person from liability for providing information to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and its agents.
Should any of the statements be subsequently proved inaccurate, I understand that Mount Vernon Nazarene University may cancel my employment. I understand that employment with Mount Vernon Nazarene University is contingent upon completion of a successful background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, social security verifications, criminal convictions, driving records, educational credentials, employment verification and credit checks for appropriate positions.
I have read and understand the Beliefs and Lifestyle Guidelines of Mount Vernon Nazarene University printed on the back of this application. I understand that if I am hired by Mount Vernon Nazarene University I may terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and the University may do the same.
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Personal Belief Statement
Please read the Church of the Nazarene Affiliation statement, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mission and Lifestyle Guidelines, and answer the questions that follow:
MVNU Mission
Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.
Mission Context
Mount Vernon Nazarene University, established by the Church of the Nazarene, opened its doors in 1968 and serves the denomination’s East Central Region. The University offers liberal arts, professional, and graduate education at its main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio as well as at multiple regional campuses.
MVNU’s educational philosophy and purpose are shaped by its Wesleyan-Arminian holiness theological roots, informed by the Bible, focused on Christ-likeness in every aspect of life, and defined by an emphasis on loving God with all of one’s heart, mind, soul, and strength, as well as one’s neighbor’s as one’s self. Students are nurtured and empowered through caring relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators; challenged to be a devoted disciple of Christ; drawn toward discovery of wisdom and truth in every discipline of study; prepared for leadership in various professions; equipped to be lifelong learners; and sent into the world to live out their faith by offering their hearts and lives in service to God and others.
The University is characterized by an engaging environment where diversity is celebrated and differences in ethnicity, denomination, gender, economic level, and stage of spiritual development are embraced. A spirit of worship unifies the academic, social, and spiritual life of the student body, and the community is shaped through shared commitments, values, and experiences that provide the context for transformation in Christ, individually and collectively. Excellence in vocational pursuits and in character development are viewed as an expression of faithful stewardship, and a lifestyle of compassion is demonstrated as the most effective witness to others of God’s love. As students become graduates, the marks of Mount Vernon Nazarene University continue to identify them as devoted disciples, servant leaders, learning professionals, and loyal alumni.
Church Affiliation
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a coeducational university of arts and sciences and is the official university of the East Central Educational region of the Church of the Nazarene. The Nazarene churches of Ohio, West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky sponsor and contribute financial support to the university. As an educational institution, the University stands in the Wesleyan evangelical tradition, as summarized in the 'Articles of Faith" and "Agreed Statement of Belief" in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene. The Articles of Faith contains nineteen points of faith in The Triune God, Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit, The Holy Scriptures, Original and Personal Sins, Atonement, Free Agency, Repentance, Justification, Regeneration and Adoption, Entire Sanctification, The Church, Baptism, The Lord’s Supper, Divine Healing, Second Coming of Christ, and Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny.
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Agreed Statement of Belief reads:
- Recognizing that the right and privilege of persons to church membership rest upon the fact of their being regenerate, we would require only such avowals of belief as are essential to Christian experience. We therefore, deem belief in the following brief statements to be sufficient. We believe:
- In one God – The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- That the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
- That man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
- That the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
- That the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race, and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
- That believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- That the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
- That our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.
Our Lifestyle Guidelines
Our lifestyle guidelines reflect the "Articles of Faith" and "Agreed Statement of Belief" of the Church of the Nazarene and the Mission Statement of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The premise of our lifestyle guidelines is to exemplify such personal, moral, and religious conduct as shall be above reproach. This lifestyle premise is for everyone working and living on campus: students, faculty, staff, and administration. This lifestyle premise is a rationale for desirable behavior and attitudes. To be in accord with the purposes and spirit of the University and with the doctrines and standards of the Church of the Nazarene, our lifestyle practices exclude: drinking alcoholic beverages, engaging in sexual acts with anyone other than your spouse, viewing pornographic and violent videos/movies, using illegal drugs, participating in gambling, or using tobacco in any form. The University also asks employees to follow dress code guidelines.
The University expects all employees to live by this lifestyle premise. We ask for an understanding of the need for lifestyle standards, a good spirit in keeping them, and cooperative efforts in improving them. As MVNU employees, we ask that you consider the larger picture that what we do and how we do it reflects on MVNU and affect other people as well as ourselves. Our desire is to glorify God in all our efforts.
If you cannot support these guidelines, we ask that you be honest with yourself and with the University and seek employment with another organization/company. If you do not pursue employment with the University, please accept our best wishes in your search for other employment.
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State how your Christian beliefs are compatible with those of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
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Do you agree with the mission and lifestyle guidelines of Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
If not, please share with us what you feel would be difficult for you to adhere to on a daily basis.
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Describe your volunteer activities (i.e. church involvement, volunteer activities, service organizations, community involvement) during the last 5 years.
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Tell us about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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