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Tenure Track Faculty Biology
University of Detroit Mercy
Tenure Track Faculty Biology
University of Detroit Mercy
 Tenure Track Faculty Biology Job Type Full-time Description Job ID FU9765 -6130-1884 Position Classification FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month). Position Summary The Department of Biology at the University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering & Science invites candidates to apply for a full-time tenure track faculty position starting August 16, 2026. The University of Detroit Mercy is dedicated to the goal of building a supportive, and inclusive academic community with a commitment to experiential and community engaged learning. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, experience, and service that they can contribute to the Mission of the University. As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI), we offer small classes and close collegial relationships. The College's faculty forms a vibrant community of teaching scholars, with a strong focus on student-centered teaching, and academic mentorship of students. Our excellent student outcomes led to recognition by the Wall Street Journal Best Colleges report, ranking UDM 2nd in Michigan and 36th nationally. We are particularly interested in candidates who would contribute to our efforts to provide support and opportunities for historically minoritized students to pursue research careers in biology and related areas. The Biology Department at Detroit Mercy includes thirteen full-time faculty who engage in scientific research, mentorship, and student-advising for students within the College of Engineering and Science and the College of Health Professions. The department serves over 700 undergraduate Biology majors as well as Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Chemistry, and Biochemistry majors. The Biology Department also provides accelerated and early assurance programs in cooperation with the Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, the Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant graduate program, the Detroit Mercy Optometry graduate program, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Michigan State College of Human Medicine. A successful candidate would be one who has a strong interest in implementing student-centered, evidence-based pedagogical practices and assessment strategies. In addition, we seek a collaborative educator who is also an enthusiastic teacher-scholar committed to supporting the diverse population of undergraduate students we are seeking to attract. The candidate should have a proposed research agenda geared toward a PUI. The department has the infrastructure to support animal research, shared equipment, and laboratory startup funds. Candidates are expected to pursue external funding, disseminate results in refereed publications and conferences, and mentor undergraduate students in the laboratory. While the specific area of research focus is broad, the ability to engage undergraduate students in research is essential. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching Physiology, and upper-level courses based on their area of expertise that complement or expand current offerings in the department. Of interest is experience or the ability to teach Comparative Anatomy, Nursing Anatomy and Physiology. 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 to Applicants Candidates must apply by completing an application and uploading materials. Materials must include: (1) A detailed cover letter describing the ways your background addresses the required and preferred qualifications; (2) A one-page teaching philosophy statement; (3) A one-page statement of your research plans that specifically addresses the inclusion of undergraduate students; (4) A one-page statement on how the applicant plans to incorporate the mission of the university into the classroom and research laboratory, (5) A complete curriculum vitae, (6) the names and contact information of three professional references. Please do not include any letters of recommendation-they will be requested for all semi-finalists. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 12, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after the full consideration date until the position is filled. 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: o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network o Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. o Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses *Cannot be combined with insurance* o Provided to everyone in your household o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 9%, employees who contribute 5% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 10%. Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The University 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/3654333 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a004da26c83ad044ade90b02ef46d1ef
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About University of Detroit Mercy
The University of Detroit Mercy has one goal - to help our students realize their dreams and ambitions. We fulfill that goal by offering challenging academic programs taught by talented, committed professors and supplemented by hands-on research, co-op, and internship opportunities.
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