Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening,
nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through
education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its
embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially
interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission
within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for
meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.
Job Summary
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota invites
candidates to apply for a full-time, renewable, fixed-term faculty position teaching primarily accounting and finance courses in the
Business and Communication Department starting August 2026. The standard teaching load is 22-24 credit hours per contract year, covering the
disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, and others. Contributions to Saint Mary’s general education and Honors curriculum may also be
included in this position. Classes may include lower-level and upper-level accounting, economics, and finance classes. The position operates
within the undergraduate Business and Communication Department in Winona, MN.
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
Main
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching a minimum of 12 credits per semester
- Academic advising
-
Academic Scholarship - Service to the University, profession, and community
- Professional Development
Experience and Education Requirements
- The successful candidate will possess a doctorate, MBA, or other
Master’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance. - CPA, CMA, CFA, CFP, or related accounting or financial professional certifications
are preferred - Candidates should possess knowledge and skills in learning strategies, instructional technology, and content
delivery. - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is deeply committed to the success of our students. As such, candidates must
demonstrate strong interest and ability in advising and mentoring students in group and individual settings. - Candidates must also
desire to serve our colleagues through multi-disciplinary collaboration and to engage in service to the University and discipline. Potential
faculty must have a strong record of (or clear potential for) excellence in teaching, advising, and scholarship with a commitment to
professional development and improvement
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Strong record of
accomplishment in college-level teaching in a full-time or adjunct role. - Professional experience in accounting and/or finance is
preferred. - May consider other acceptable equivalent combinations of training and experience.
Physical
Demands
- Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and
occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which
involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and
standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Hazards – Health and Safety
Concerns
- General office environment.
Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/
esources/employment-
references.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes a diverse professoriate contributes to a robust academic environment and is
critical to achieving the University’s mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise in diverse scholarly and
pedagogical approaches and experience mentoring members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s
University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the
mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.
Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive benefit package including
health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate
tuition remission plans.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes a diverse professoriate contributes to a robust academic environment and is critical to achieving the University’s mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise in diverse scholarly and pedagogical approaches and experience mentoring members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary’s University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.
