Professor - Biology teaches courses in the discipline area of biology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Biology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Biology typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job ID
CES-0302-022
Position Classification
FT Faculty UDMPU (12 months)
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. The hired candidates will start on August 16, 2023. Detroit Mercy is dedicated to the goal of improving access and success for a diverse and inclusive community. 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 and this goal.
As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI), we offer small classes and close collegial relationships. The College’s faculty, form a vibrant community of teaching scholars with a strong focus on student-centered teaching, and professional and academic mentorship of students. 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. These efforts are currently being supported by a BUILD grant from the National Institutes of Health (https://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/research/rebuildetroit.php).
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 approximately 600 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, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A successful candidate would be one that has a strong interest in implementing best practices in teaching pedagogy including evidence-based teaching 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. The candidate should have a proposed research agenda geared towards engaging undergraduate students. 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 Genetics, a senior capstone writing-intensive course, and upper-level courses based on the area of expertise that complements or expands current offerings in the department. Some of these courses may include biostatistics, microbiology, evolution, physiology, or human genetics.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should apply by completing an application and uploading materials at https://udmercy.peopleadmin.com/.
Materials must include:
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 31, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after the full consideration date until the positions are filled.
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious 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. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
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