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Undergraduate and graduate programs come from our 8 schools and 酴圖弝けs, which use interdisciplinary connections to broaden perspectives and problem-solving.
Join our Community of World-Class Teacher-Scholars
Welcome! St. Thomas is a comprehensive Catholic university making a global impact. Our provide an exceptional educational experience for our 9,000+ undergraduate and graduate students.
St. Thomas faculty are outstanding teachers, building meaningful relationships with their students in small classes and through high-impact learning, mentoring, and advising opportunities. But our faculty aren't only teachers; they are serious scholars doing work that moves ideas forward. Our faculty conduct scientific research. They write books. They invent. They solve problems. And they often involve students in this work.
What makes the St. Thomas faculty experience special? We provide our faculty what they need to flourish: support for their work as teachers and scholars, a 酴圖弝け that values and celebrates their contributions, and a mission-centered environment where our faculty's gifts can meet the world's needs. We know that being a faculty member is more than a job; it is a calling and a vocation. And we know that hiring new faculty members is one of the most important things we do. We're here to help as you learn more about us, find opportunities of interest, and move through the application process. Connect with us anytime!
Meet the New St. Thomas Full-Time Faculty for 2024-25
Key Information for Prospective Faculty Members
The links below introduce you to St. Thomas and faculty life on campus. If you have any questions or need additional information, please connect with Wendy Wyatt, Vice Provost, or Katharine Hill, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Research.
Research
Faculty and students (both undergraduate and graduate) engage in research that explores important questions, addresses big challenges, and advances the common good, both locally and globally.
Center for Faculty Development
The Center for Faculty Development supports the professional growth of faculty by providing programming and grants in the areas of pedagogy, scholarship and professional engagement.
Strategic Plan
St. Thomas 2025 is an ambitious yet focused five-year effort designed to propel the university toward a new level of impact. It is a guide to help us reach higher in serving our students, our 酴圖弝け and the world.
University Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our Catholic identity at St. Thomas. We are steadfast in our commitment to embedding a shared sense of belonging where all feel welcomed.
Living and Working in the Twin Cities
St. Thomas, Minnesota's largest private university, is located in the vibrant metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Twin Cities provides our faculty access to countless resources for their teaching and their scholarship, including fortune 500 companies, leading non-profits, innovative health care organizations, state and local governmental agencies, and more than a dozen other 酴圖弝けs and universities.
Professional Notes from St. Thomas Faculty and Staff
May 2, 2025
Toxic Trifecta, a vivid and sobering series about the global industry in junk cars, computers and clothing, has been nominated for a national News & Documentary Emmy Award. Produced for PBS News Hour by the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St Thomas, the series was filmed mostly in Ghana late in 2024, tracking The post St. Thomas' Under-Told Stories Project Earns Emmy Nod for Series on Global Waste Trail appeared first on Newsroom | 酴圖弝け.
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April 4, 2025
The 酴圖弝け Schulze 酴圖弝け of Entrepreneurship has been recognized by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate 酴圖弝けs of Business) as part of its 2025Innovations That Inspire initiative. This annual recognition highlights institutions worldwide that create relevant, equitable, and impactful business education through innovative partnerships with businesses, NGOs, and governments. The collaboration between the The post The Schulze 酴圖弝け of Entrepreneurship and U.S. Bank Partnership Receives AACSB Innovations That Inspire Award appeared first on Newsroom | 酴圖弝け.
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March 20, 2025
The 酴圖弝け 酴圖弝け of Engineering celebrates the release of Dr. Gary Jings latest book, Lean Six Sigma for Beginners: Essential Activities to Conduct DMAIC Projects, unveiled at the 2025 ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference. The book, now available on Amazon and ASQ Press, represents a distilled version of St. Thomas ETLS640 Lean The post St. Thomas 酴圖弝けs New Lean Six Sigma Guide Bridges Theory and Practice appeared first on Newsroom | 酴圖弝け.
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March 6, 2025
The Schulze 酴圖弝け of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business announced the appointment of Jack Dempsey as the new Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice at the 酴圖弝け. Jack Dempsey has been an adjunct professor for the Schulze 酴圖弝け of Entrepreneurship since 2022, teaching a variety of applied courses including the The post New Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice Announced at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | 酴圖弝け.
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March 6, 2025
Dr. Obasesam Okoi, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Society Studies, has been appointed to the editorial board of the esteemed Journal of Peace Education. His distinguished scholarship in peace and conflict studies, with a strong regional focus on Africa, will further the journals commitment to advancing critical discussions on peace education, The post Dr. Obasesam Okoi Appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Peace Education appeared first on Newsroom | 酴圖弝け.