»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵs and Colleges
Undergraduate and graduate programs come from our 8 schools and »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵs, 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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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 »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵs and universities.
Professional Notes from St. Thomas Faculty and Staff
July 2, 2025
"Jim Thorpe was at the top of his game." That's a line from Dr. Yohuru Williams, who provides insight into the athletic stamina of football legend Jim Thorpe in the special documentary "Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning." The special premieres Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. central on The HISTORY Channel. In the trailer, Williams,… The post Yohuru Williams Featured in HISTORY Channel Special about Jim Thorpe appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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July 2, 2025
The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten has accepted an appointment to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. Esten will serve on the committee for the next four football seasons (2025-2028), representing St. Thomas and the Pioneer Football League (PFL). “It is an honor to represent both St.… The post St. Thomas Athletics Director Joins NCCA Division I Football Championship Committee appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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June 25, 2025
Dr. David Williard, an associate professor of history at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, has been named the new faculty director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning, effective July 1. Bob Shoemake, Selim’s current director, is retiring at the end of June. Williard, who joined St. Thomas in 2012, brings extensive experience with the… The post David Williard Selected to Lead Selim Center for Lifelong Learning appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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June 25, 2025
Ernest Owens, associate professor of management at the Opus College of Business at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, has been selected as a Fulbright specialist and will travel to Lagos, Nigeria, in fall 2025 to lead a six-week project, "Internationalization of Pan-Atlantic University." He is among more than 400 U.S. faculty and professionals selected each… The post Business »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Ernest Owens Selected as Fulbright Scholar for Nigerian Education Initiative appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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June 11, 2025
The Center for the Common Good at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ recently announced recipients of a new grant initiative to support research on »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ-engaged teaching projects. The inaugural recipients are both faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and part of the ACE (Academic Community Engagement) cohort. Theology »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Cara Anthony and Susanne… The post New Grants Advance Faculty Research in Community-Engaged Learning appeared first on Newsroom | »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.