St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation’s largest college for women at its center. 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 over 5,200 students in associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.
St. Catherine University Department of Education invites applicants for a full time ranked faculty position beginning August 2013. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities: Teach courses in elementary science, co-teach STEM courses, and online action research courses; advise students at the graduate and undergraduate level; participate in departmental activities as assigned and as appropriate.
Requirements: The qualified candidate must have an earned Master’s degree in education or a science discipline. Also required is significant work beyond the master’s degree, a strong background in science, minimum of 5 years of elementary classroom teaching (with a science focus), and the ability to work on a team. A current teaching license is required, or one previously held. Preferred qualifications include college/university teaching experience, experience at both the elementary and secondary levels, demonstrated scholarship and experience working with diverse populations. St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.
To apply: Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site to electronically apply for this position. That website link is: http://www.stkate.edu/hr Position number is: 2013-0027-FAC. Applicants may also visit the University Human Resources office, located in Derham Hall Room 8, to submit an electronic application. Attach an application letter, statement of teaching interests, CV, copy of transcripts and 3 current references. Official transcripts will be required for employment. For more information, contact Linda Distad at lsdistad@stkate.edu or visit our website www.stkate.edu/hr Application review begins August 5; position will remain open until filled.
St. Catherine University
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St. Paul, MN 55105
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