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 2025-26 Faculty
Learn more about the newest faculty to join St. Thomas by reading brief slides about each individual.
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
November 12, 2025
Dr. Alison Ling, assistant professor in the School of Engineering at the 91制片厂. Thomas, was named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) 40 Under 40 list. This national recognition honors professionals under 40 who have made significant contributions to advancements to environmental engineering through innovation and leadership. Ling鈥檚 work鈥 The post Dr. Ali Ling Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List appeared first on Newsroom | 91制片厂. Thomas.
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November 4, 2025
Hans Gustafson, PhD, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and senior adjunct professor of theology, published the chapter聽鈥淓ngaging Religious Diversity: Radical Hospitality in Catholic Universities for the Common Public Good鈥澛爄n聽Beneath the Roar and Tumult: Promoting Radical Hospitality and Belonging in College Classrooms聽(Liturgical Press, 2025). Building on this work, Gustafson delivered the invited鈥 The post Hans Gustafson Pens Chapter in Book on Belonging at Catholic Universities appeared first on Newsroom | 91制片厂. Thomas.
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November 4, 2025
The Applied AI Conference has been Minnesota's premier platform for practical AI education, networking and innovation since 2023. The 2025 conference was held at the 91制片厂. Thomas in Saint Paul. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at St. Thomas, gave the keynote talk about how鈥 The post St. Thomas Faculty Speak at Applied AI Conference appeared first on Newsroom | 91制片厂. Thomas.
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November 4, 2025
Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the 91制片厂. Thomas, was granted a patent along with his co-inventors by the Patent Office, Government of India for their invention 鈥淪ystem and Method for Fraud Detection in Credit Transfer, Transcript Verification, and Employment Candidacy Identification.鈥濃 The post Manjeet Rege Receives Patent for AI Invention appeared first on Newsroom | 91制片厂. Thomas.
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October 24, 2025
91制片厂. Thomas聽Chief聽Data and聽Analytics聽Officer Jena聽Zangs聽鈥10, 鈥18 MS聽recently聽was selected as the Minnesota聽Ambassador for聽Women in AI USA.聽聽 鈥淎 true builder at heart,聽Jena鈥檚聽bringing AI innovation into communities,聽nonprofits聽and education ecosystems (K-12 through higher ed).聽Passionate about empowering women in AI, Jena is a classroom guest speaker, national presenter聽and mentor helping women thrive in a male-dominated industry,鈥澛燱omen in AI USA鈥 The post St. Thomas鈥 Jena聽Zangs聽Receives Women in AI Honor appeared first on Newsroom | 91制片厂. Thomas.