Finance Assistant Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

The Business and Economics Department of Wheaton College (Illinois) invites applications for the Executive-in-Residence and Assistant Professor of Finance position, beginning July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will serve as the founding leader of the College's newly launched Certificate in Financial Planning program. In this role, the professor will teach the required courses that prepare students for CFP® certification, ensuring excellence in the curriculum and student success. A key responsibility will be establishing and maintaining the program's registration with the CFP® Board and ensuring compliance with all educational standards and requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• CFP® or CFA® certification is required; individuals who hold advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, Ph.D.) in relevant fields are preferred.
• Candidates with professional experience in financial planning or related fields will receive priority consideration.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to the liberal arts and the ability to integrate Christian values into their teaching.

COMPENSATION

• The budgeted salary range for the position is $95,000 to $104,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, training, equivalent years in rank, and discipline.

This position will begin as a 3-year, non-tenure-track faculty position, but if the College's budget goals and enrollment targets are met, there is the potential for conversion to a permanent position.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should begin the process through Wheaton College's online application portal.

LOCATION

Wheaton College, located in a suburban community in the Chicago metropolitan area, is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ. We encourage applications from candidates who will work to deepen Christ-centered diversity by fostering a campus climate where all faculty, staff, students, and alumni feel welcomed, respected, valued, and supported.

Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.