Assistant Professor of Business Administration

St. Catherine University, United States

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Saint Paul, MINNESOTA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Position Title Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Division Academic Affairs
Department/Office Business Administration

Position Summary Information


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The Department of Business and Administration (BADM) at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, nine month contract 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. This faculty member will ensure our students receive a comprehensive business education. They will teach a wide range of foundational and advanced business courses, including Management, Leadership, and Marketing.
Responsibilities Include:
  • The candidate will ensure our students receive a comprehensive business education by teaching a wide range of foundational and advanced business course in the areas of Healthcare Management, Management, Leadership, and Marketing. This extensive teaching scope provides flexibility to meet the current and ongoing needs of the department.
  • Capable of integrating business concepts and providing a cohesive learning experience that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application.
  • The faculty member will have primary responsibility for teaching on campus each term. They will also have extensive experience teaching in hybrid and online formats to meet the needs of traditional and adult learners, ensuring our programs are accessible and flexible.
  • Flexibility to develop and introduce new courses or special topics in their area of expertise that complement and enhance the existing curriculum in business administration.
  • Display a commitment to fostering students’ academic growth, including providing personalized guidance to help them navigate their academic journey especially for Health Care Management. Support the diverse needs of students, including those from underrepresented groups, ensuring that all students have equitable access to resources, support, and opportunities.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to understanding and addressing students’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.
  • Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, ensuring that all students have equitable access to resources, support, and opportunities.
  • The faculty member will have a blend of professional experience and academic expertise. This mix is vital to provide students with practical insights and academic rigor, preparing them with the skills needed to be successful in their chosen fields.
  • The position involves mentoring and advising a diverse student body, essential to our university’s mission to educate women to lead and influence. Personalized mentoring and advising by the new faculty member will enhance student academic and career outcomes, contributing to the university’s overall reputation.
  • Demonstrate ongoing engagement with the business industry, maintaining professional practice to enrich academic teaching with real-world insights.
  • Actively promote and enhance the School of Business and the department’s academic programs in the business community. By leveraging professional networks, they will forge strong ties within the business community, creating additional opportunities for student internships, collaborations, and job placements.
  • Position the department to be a leader in educating women for influential roles in business.
  • Involvement in departmental, college, or university-wide committees or task forces.
  • Cultivate a supportive department culture that encourages positive interactions among students and faculty.
  • Build cross-departmental collaborations to design and expand academic programs.
  • Preferred – Participate in department accreditation processes and standards, particularly with ACBSP accreditation, demonstrating an ability to uphold and enhance academic quality.
  • Preferred – Participate in leading academic and administrative initiatives that require navigating institutional structures, policies, and procedures within a university setting.


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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Management, Healthcare Management, Leadership, or a related field.
  • Two or more years of teaching excellence at the baccalaureate level, covering a broad range of foundational and upper-level business courses.
  • Two or more years of professional experience in business and demonstrated understanding of contemporary business practices and trends.
  • Ability to teach on campus throughout the academic year.
  • Experience delivering high-quality curriculum to traditional and non-traditional learners in classroom settings, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous) delivery modes.
  • Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, ensuring that all students have equitable access to resources, support, and opportunities.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to understanding and addressing students’ diverse backgrounds and needs.
  • Track record of being highly adaptable and willing to take on diverse responsibilities in dynamic, complex environments, effectively managing challenges and driving initiatives to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, including decision-making, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Management, Healthcare Management, Leadership, or related field.
  • Two or more years of experience working in the healthcare industry.
  • Experience overseeing accreditation processes and standards, particularly with ACBSP accreditation.
  • Experience leading academic and administrative initiatives that require navigating institutional structures, policies, and procedures within a university setting.
  • Industry network and connections.


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.
EEO Statement
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 [email protected] or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTY
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
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 20220225-FAC
Posting Start Date 04/02/2024
Application Deadline 04/23/2024

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