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Assistant Professor - History
University of Detroit Mercy
Assistant Professor - History
University of Detroit Mercy
 Assistant Professor - History Job Type Full-time Description Job ID FU9836-0010-1833 Position Classification FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month) Position Summary The History Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) invites candidates to apply for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor rank. The candidate hired will start August 16, 2025. Detroit Mercy is dedicated to developing a diverse and inclusive academic community, within an urban context. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, and service that they can contribute to the mission of the university and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the liberal intellectual tradition. As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI), Detroit Mercy offers small classes and close collegial relationships. The College's faculty forms a vibrant community of teaching scholars, with an emphasis on student-centered teaching, and academic mentorship of students. The History Department offers a 36-credit hour major in History and 18-credit hour minor in History and Museum Studies. Further details about Detroit Mercy's History programs can be found at https://chass.udmercy.edu/academics/his/index. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach six courses a year, maintain an active research agenda, and engage in service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching a survey of U.S. History since 1877 and upper-division courses in their area(s) of specialization. We seek an educator with expertise in Modern American History who is an enthusiastic teacher-scholar with a strong interest in implementing best practices in teaching pedagogy, including evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies, a strong commitment to supporting a diverse population of students, and who can contribute to the College's robust intellectual environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our efforts to engage and support first generation and historically marginalized students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Candidates are expected to provide evidence of a research agenda appropriate for a primarily undergraduate institution and to demonstrate their ability and interest to disseminate results in peer-reviewed publications and conferences. Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). Work Environment Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule TBD Special Instructions Candidates should complete an application and upload materials: Materials must include: (1) A detailed cover letter describing the ways your background addresses the required and preferred qualifications; (2) One-page teaching philosophy statement; (3) One-page statement of your research plans; (4) Complete curriculum vitae, and (5) Names and contact information of three professional references. Letters of recommendation are not requested at this time. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 14, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after the full consideration date until the positions are filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Diane Robinson-Dunn, Chair of the Search Committee: robinsod@udmercy.edu. Employee Benefits At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits: o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network o UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM o Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months o Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months (Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option) o Provided to everyone in your household o 1x base salary up to Dollar One Hundred Thousand. o UDM provides matches up to 8% Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds. To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3042924 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6c09adb07a3b9b4abc907d1213d2b324
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About University of Detroit Mercy
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