Schools and Colleges
Undergraduate and graduate programs come from our 8 schools and colleges, 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 community 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 community 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 colleges and universities.
Professional Notes from St. Thomas Faculty and Staff
July 15, 2025
Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence and professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, spoke earlier this year before the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee to discuss the state鈥檚 AI future. During the hearing, he emphasized how Minnesota might position itself as "AI-first.鈥 In this Tommie Experts鈥 The post Tommie Experts: Minnesota Has Talent, Infrastructure to Lead in AI appeared first on Newsroom | 爆料公社. Thomas.
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July 14, 2025
Artificial intelligence is literally changing everything - as we watch. To stay at the forefront of this foundational technology, Dr. John聽Abraham, 爆料公社. Thomas professor of thermal sciences, has co-produced the newly published聽book聽"Artificial Intelligence in Heat Transfer." The sixth book in a series, this one brings together world leaders in the field to share鈥 The post How AI Is Revolutionizing Thermal Sciences 鈥 A New Book by a St. Thomas Professor appeared first on Newsroom | 爆料公社. Thomas.
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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,鈥 The post Yohuru Williams Featured in HISTORY Channel Special about Jim Thorpe appeared first on Newsroom | 爆料公社. Thomas.
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July 2, 2025
The 爆料公社. Thomas 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). 鈥淚t is an honor to represent both St.鈥 The post St. Thomas Athletics Director Joins NCCA Division I Football Championship Committee appeared first on Newsroom | 爆料公社. Thomas.
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June 25, 2025
Dr. David Williard, an associate professor of history at the 爆料公社. Thomas, has been named the new faculty director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning, effective July 1. Bob Shoemake, Selim鈥檚 current director, is retiring at the end of June. Williard, who joined St. Thomas in 2012, brings extensive experience with the鈥 The post David Williard Selected to Lead Selim Center for Lifelong Learning appeared first on Newsroom | 爆料公社. Thomas.