Associate Dean Faculty, Students & Strategic Initiatives

Associate Dean for Faculty, Students & Strategic Initiatives

Division: Academic Affairs

Department/Office: Dean of Arts & Sciences Ops

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St. Catherine University invites application for a twelve (12) month administrative faculty assignment, appointed for a three-year academic term focusing on Faculty, Students & Strategic Initiatives for our School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership. Upon conclusion of the assignment, the course release will end and the faculty member's teaching load will return to the standard instructional expectation. This appointment may be renewed for a second term.

The Associate Dean for Faculty, Students & Strategic Initiatives works at the direction of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership. This position focuses on providing project leadership and personnel support to the Dean, with the goal of enhancing academic programs and supporting the development of students and faculty. Support for policy interpretation and process compliance is also part of the role.

• Teach courses in an academic department, discipline, or core curriculum
• Participate in departmental and school activities
• Engage in scholarly activities, and (for TT faculty) scholarship
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and high-impact teaching practices
• Lead academic innovation and new program development
• Oversee curricular planning and program assessment
• Coordinate faculty recruitment, promotion, and review processes
• Support faculty growth through mentoring, workshops, and leadership development
• Partner on student engagement, leadership, and well-being initiatives.
• Serve as Dean's Office liaison for student concerns and grievances.
• Advance school DEIB goals in pedagogy and student experience

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found

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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

• Masters
• Three years of faculty experience
• One year of administrative/leadership experience
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Experience leading people
• Experience creating or revising curricular and/or co-curricular programs with high-impact practice elements
• Understanding of academic policies, curriculum development
• Commitment to DEIB priorities for all students, staff, and faculty

• Demonstrated conflict management experience
• Success in supporting student learning and success
• 5 years faculty experience
• 3 years administrative/leadership experience

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.

Posting Number: -FAC

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Start Date:

12/09/2025

Final date to receive applications: 3/22/2026

This is a 12-month administrative faculty assignment, appointed for a three-year academic term, compensated at the faculty member's current base rate. The assignment includes a 50% course release and a $3,000 annual stipend. Upon conclusion of the assignment, the course release will end and the faculty member's teaching load will return to the standard instructional expectation. This appointment may be renewed for a second term.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

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…