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! Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë is a comprehensive Catholic university making a global impact. Our provide an exceptional educational experience for our 9,000+ undergraduate and graduate students.
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë Full-Time Faculty for 2024-25
Key Information for Prospective Faculty Members
The links below introduce you to Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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.
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë. We are steadfast in our commitment to embedding a shared sense of belonging where all feel welcomed.
Living and Working in the Twin Cities
Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë, 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë Faculty and Staff
March 20, 2025
The Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë School of Engineering celebrates the release of Dr. Gary Jing’s 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë’ ETLS640 Lean… The post Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë Professor’s New Lean Six Sigma Guide Bridges Theory and Practice appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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March 6, 2025
The Schulze School 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 Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë. Jack Dempsey has been an adjunct professor for the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship since 2022, teaching a variety of applied courses including the… The post New Schulze Executive Fellow of Entrepreneurial Practice Announced at Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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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 journal’s 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 | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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March 5, 2025
Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë, was the keynote speaker for the 2025 Homeland Security and Emergency Management Conference in February. At the conference, Rege discussed the societal impact of artificial intelligence, the way society works, and how artificial intelligence… The post Manjeet Rege Gives Keynote Speech on Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.
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March 5, 2025
Dr. Jacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts and organ area professor at the Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë, recently held a concert when he visited BoÄŸaziçi Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë in Istanbul, Turkey, after the restoration of an historic organ, dating back to 1913. Benda is reportedly the first American organist to have played in concert… The post Dr. Jacob Benda Performs Solo Organ Concert at BoÄŸaziçi Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë in Istanbul, Turkey appeared first on Newsroom | Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë of Å·ÃÀÎÞÂë.