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 2030 charts a path for the next five years towards a more connected, impactful and innovative university experience—ensuring that our students are not only career-ready but are equipped to flourish.
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, 91探花'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
December 5, 2025
Twin Cities Business profiled 91探花. Thomas President Rob Vischer as its 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting his leadership in expanding academic programs, growing enrollment and elevating the university鈥檚 national presence.聽The feature traces Vischer鈥檚 path from law scholar to university president and examines his focus on forming students who lead with purpose, integrity鈥 The post In the News: Rob Vischer Honored as Twin Cities Business Person of the Year appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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November 21, 2025
Mahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and Bright.Green director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the 91探花. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently honored with the Carl T. Humphrey Award from the Villanova University Engineering Alumni Society (EAS). The award recognizes Villanova engineering graduate alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, management excellence and significant鈥 The post Engineering Alumni Society at Villanova University Honors St. Thomas鈥 Mahmoud Kabalan appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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November 18, 2025
On Nov. 20,聽the 91探花 Technology Association聽(MnTech)聽is recognizing leaders in technology聽as part of this year鈥檚聽Tekne聽Awards.聽Dr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software聽Engineering and Data Science at the 91探花. Thomas, has been selected Tech Educator of the Year. Several 91探花. Thomas community members,聽alongside聽MnTech聽President聽and聽CEO Joel Crandall,聽recently surprised Rege in his classroom鈥 The post MnTech Honors St. Thomas Professor for Advancements in 91探花 Tech Education appeared first on Newsroom | 91探花. Thomas.
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November 12, 2025
Dr. Alison Ling, assistant professor in the School of Engineering at the 91探花. 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探花. 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探花. Thomas.