Assistant Professor - Economics & Political Science

Position Information

Position Summary Information

The Department of Economics and Political Science in the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time, nine month tenure-track position.
The undergraduate college at St. Catherine University (St. Kate's) is one of only six US institutions that is both a women's college and a minority serving institution. Based in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, St. Kate's is home to a diverse group of around 3,500 students in varying disciplines and degree levels. The Department of Economics and Political Science offers a wide array of majors, including Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Financial Economics, International Business and Economics, and Women and International Development. The department also houses the Minnesota Center for Diversity in Economics and is committed to gender and racial diversity at every stage of the educational and career pipeline.

This position will support the students pursuing a major in Public Policy. We seek applicants who are excited about growing the program to reach more students. In addition to teaching Public Policy, strong candidates will be comfortable teaching introductory statistics and American government and more advanced topics courses that appeal to students from various majors within the department.

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St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
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