OVERVIEW THE UNIVERSITY Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. As a community, the University of St. Thomas is committed to: + Pursuit of truth- We value intellectual inquiry as a life-long habit, the unfettered and impartial pursuit of truth in all its forms, the integration of knowledge across disciplines, and the imaginative and creative exploration of new ideas. + Academic excellence- We create a culture among faculty, students and staff that recognizes the power of ideas and rewards rigorous thinking. + Faith and reason- We actively engage Catholic intellectual tradition, which values the fundamental compatibility of faith and reason and fosters meaningful dialogue directed toward the flourishing of human culture. + Dignity- We respect the dignity of each person and value the unique contributions that each brings to the greater mosaic of the university community. + Diversity- We strive to create a vibrant, diverse community in which, together, we work for a more just and inclusive society. + Personal attention - We foster a caring culture that supports the well-being of each member. + Gratitude- We celebrate the achievements of all members of our community in goals attained and obstacles overcome, and in all things give praise to God. The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. THE OPPORTUNITY The University of St. Thomas invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Teaching Professor position in Math for the university’s two-year college, the Dougherty Family College.This is a non-tenure-track, renewable position. The faculty will teach 100-level Math courses (e.g., Finite Mathematics) and serve as academic advisor and mentor to a cohort of students. We seek colleagues with a record of success in teaching Math courses, expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty are expected to teach 3 sections of finite math per semester and provide intensive mentoring and advising. The successful candidate will teach an online course during January and every other summer (additional compensation is given for online courses).This is a full-time 10-month non-tenure track, renewable position (starting August 1, 2025). QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION We seek candidates who recognize the value of high expectations, student-teacher relationships, and home-school-community connections for students’ academic achievement. Competitive candidates will demonstrate how their teaching record fosters successful learning communities reflective of their students’ diverse cultures. Candidates will also demonstrate how their teaching has prompted students to make use of their culturally embedded knowledge, resulting in meaningful learning that affirms their students’ social identities and connections while promoting high academic performance. Successful candidates will have a background in critical and/or culturally responsive pedagogies and recognize their own cultural experiences, identities, manifestation of privilege, and the dynamics these evoke in and outside of the classroom. Candidates will embrace self-reflection, value excellence through educational equity, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing culturally responsive learning in a collaborative, collegial environment. We are seeking highly motivated, innovative, and creative educators who will provide intensive mentoring and advising to students. Faculty mentors are expected to help students earn their associate of arts degrees and prepare them with the solid educational foundation to successfully complete their bachelor’s degrees. Faculty are expected to be on campus and available to students at least four days a week 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The academic class schedule is very structured. The faculty member will teach three sections of Finite Math in the Fall semester and three every Spring, with an additional January online course and a summer course (also online) every other year. The three math sections are each scheduled for a 2-hour block twice a week (total of 4 hours of instructional time per section each week). Faculty will meet with each advisee (approximately twenty-five advisees) for individual mentoring sessions at minimum 20 minutes a month. Faculty will meet with their entire cohort in Leadership Advisory Groups (LAG) at minimum 1 hour a month. In addition to teaching, mentoring, and advising, faculty are expected to work with students during the August summer enrichment program and perform other responsibilities related to college program development and assessment. Required Master’s degree in Math or closely related discipline. Candidates with at least one-year college teaching experience (community college teaching experience a plus) are strongly encouraged to apply. COMPENSATION This is a full-time 10-month non-tenure track, renewable position (August 1- May 31). The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits. The successful candidate will teach online courses during January and every other summer (additional compensation is given for online courses). The salary range is $57,000-$67,000. To APPLY Application Deadline: March 7, 2025. Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.stthomas.edu and include the following: cover letter; CV that includes at least three references who can specifically address the candidate’s teaching experience; a one-page statement that presents the candidate’s philosophy of developing and leading initiatives to support a culturally responsive curriculum (discuss culturally responsive pedagogy in the statement); and evidence of teaching excellence with underserved students (e.g., student feedback on your teaching). The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website. 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