Core Faculty & Coordinator of the Writing & Reading Center Job at St. Catherine

Core Faculty & Coordinator of the Writing & Reading Center

Position Title: Core Faculty & Coordinator of the Writing & Reading Center

Division: Division Academic Affairs

Department/Office: Department/Office Core Curriculum

Position Summary Information

The Core Department in the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time (12 month), teaching-emphasis position. The successful candidate will also serve as the coordinator of the Writing and Reading Center. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Successful applicants should have a PhD and demonstrate evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching. Teaching Emphasis faculty are eligible for promotion through the level of full professor.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate is expected to have responsibilities in teaching and service. The successful candidate will teach five courses (20 credits; 1-2-2 per academic year) and additionally receive 4.33 course releases to coordinate the Writing and Reading Center.

Applicants from all writing-related fields are welcome and should expect to teach the writing-intensive courses The Reflective Women and Global Search for Justice. The selected candidate will be evaluated for promotion on the basis of their teaching, scholarly activities, service, and administrative work in the Writing and Reading Center.

As the Coordinator of the Writing and Reading Center, this role develops and delivers training and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate peer tutors, promotes writing and reading through faculty collaboration, class visits, and events, and develops synchronous and asynchronous resources on writing and reading strategies.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to university service. The selected candidate will be responsible for mentoring peer tutors and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community and professional organizations.

Benefits

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• 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
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

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

About St. Catherine University

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

• Doctoral degree in Composition and Rhetoric or a related field earned by December 2025
• Demonstrated evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation: Salary range of $66,000 – $69,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

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 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. If you need an interview accommodation, please contact us at hr@stkate.edu 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 Information

Posting Number: 20220329-FAC

Posting Start Date: 10/30/2025

Application Deadline: 11/20/2025

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
• • Some high school
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Some graduate school
  • Master's degree
  • ABD
  • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
  • Doctoral degree
• * For any education beyond high school, please list the degree or certification and the area of focus. (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
• Yes
• No
• * St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
• Yes
• No
• Maybe
• * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Transcripts

Optional Documents

2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
800-945-4599
651-690-6000