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Assistant Professor of Biology jobs at U.S. universities can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month).
Position Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Engineering & Science at the University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 16, 2027, with teaching responsibilities commencing in Fall 2027. We seek collaborative teacher-scholars who are enthusiastic about undergraduate education, engaging students in research, and mentoring students with varied backgrounds, experiences, and career goals. These positions offer opportunities to contribute to a collegial department, develop courses that complement or expand our curriculum, and establish a research program that meaningfully involves undergraduates.
Position 1: Vertebrate Anatomy, Organismal Biology, or Comparative Anatomy
We welcome applicants with an expertise in vertebrate anatomy, organismal biology, or comparative anatomy. The successful candidate will primarily teach Comparative Anatomy Lecture and Laboratory, with opportunities to teach Human Anatomy, Nursing Anatomy and Physiology with associated laboratories, Scientific Writing, and other upper-level courses including laboratories that complement or expand departmental offerings.
Position 2: Open Specialty
We welcome applicants across biological disciplines, with a preference for candidates whose expertise is in integrative biology. This position will support a variety of courses offered in the department, including Introduction to Biology series, upper-level courses, and supporting courses for Nursing and other programs supported by the department.
Expectations
Successful candidates will use student-centered, evidence-based teaching and assessment practices and contribute to advising, mentoring, and service within the department, College, University and community. They will establish a research program appropriate to a primarily undergraduate setting, pursue external funding, and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Applicants should describe a focused, feasible research agenda that provides meaningful roles for undergraduate students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must hold a doctorate, Ph.D., or terminal degree in a basic science or other relevant specialty by August 2027.
- Experience teaching in a college setting using active teaching strategies or has training in teaching.
- Record of scholarship that demonstrates the commitment and ability to pursue external funding, disseminate results in peer-reviewed publications and conferences, and mentor undergraduates in scholarly activity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in science communication, and/or the development and teaching of upper-level laboratory courses.
- Commitment to innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of assessment strategies associated with course learning outcomes and pedagogical best practices for a diverse undergraduate student body.
- Commitment to service of the department, college, university, and community in alignment with the Mission of the University.
- Commitment to student-centered mentoring and advising a students' holistic development, including encouraging students to reflect and engage with biology/science in a broader social context.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students in a research laboratory.
- Postdoctoral training (or other relevant experience).
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. Include:
- A cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- A complete curriculum vitae.
- A research statement (up to two pages) describing relevant accomplishments and a propose a three-year research agenda. Outline research goals, undergraduate student activities, and essential resource needs.
- A teaching statement (one page) addressing effective instruction, hands-on learning, and inclusive student mentoring.
- Mission-related statement (one page) describing how you would contribute to Detroit Mercy's Jesuit and Mercy mission through teaching, research, mentoring, and/or service. Include specific examples from your experience and plans for supporting students' whole-person development, fostering ethical reflection, or connecting biology education with community needs.
- Names and contact information for three professional references that have direct knowledge of the applicant's teaching ability. Letters will be requested from semifinalists.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2027.
Applications received after that date may be reviewed until the position is filled.
Department and University
The Biology Department's eighteen full-time faculty serve approximately 675 undergraduate majors, along with students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Faculty conduct research and provide mentorship and advising for students in the College of Engineering & Science. The department also offers accelerated and early assurance programs through collaborations with Detroit Mercy's professional schools and external partners.
As a primarily undergraduate institution, we offer small classes, close collegial relationships, and a vibrant community of teacher-scholars dedicated to student-centered education, undergraduate research, and mentorship. Detroit Mercy ranked 2nd in Michigan and 36th nationally in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges rankings.
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.
Req 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:
Medical
- Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network.
Dental
- 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.
Vision
- 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 $70
- 50% off Optical Frames
- 25% off Sun Frames
- 30% off Prescription Lenses
- 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
- Cannot be combined with insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Employee Assistance Program
- Provided to everyone in your household.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD& D
-
One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.
-
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance.
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children
Retirement Plan
- Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 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.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Position Classification
FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month).
Position Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Engineering & Science at the University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 16, 2027, with teaching responsibilities commencing in Fall 2027. We seek collaborative teacher-scholars who are enthusiastic about undergraduate education, engaging students in research, and mentoring students with varied backgrounds, experiences, and career goals. These positions offer opportunities to contribute to a collegial department, develop courses that complement or expand our curriculum, and establish a research program that meaningfully involves undergraduates.
Position 1: Vertebrate Anatomy, Organismal Biology, or Comparative Anatomy
We welcome applicants with an expertise in vertebrate anatomy, organismal biology, or comparative anatomy. The successful candidate will primarily teach Comparative Anatomy Lecture and Laboratory, with opportunities to teach Human Anatomy, Nursing Anatomy and Physiology with associated laboratories, Scientific Writing, and other upper-level courses including laboratories that complement or expand departmental offerings.
Position 2: Open Specialty
We welcome applicants across biological disciplines, with a preference for candidates whose expertise is in integrative biology. This position will support a variety of courses offered in the department, including Introduction to Biology series, upper-level courses, and supporting courses for Nursing and other programs supported by the department.
Expectations
Successful candidates will use student-centered, evidence-based teaching and assessment practices and contribute to advising, mentoring, and service within the department, College, University and community. They will establish a research program appropriate to a primarily undergraduate setting, pursue external funding, and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Applicants should describe a focused, feasible research agenda that provides meaningful roles for undergraduate students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must hold a doctorate, Ph.D., or terminal degree in a basic science or other relevant specialty by August 2027.
- Experience teaching in a college setting using active teaching strategies or has training in teaching.
- Record of scholarship that demonstrates the commitment and ability to pursue external funding, disseminate results in peer-reviewed publications and conferences, and mentor undergraduates in scholarly activity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in science communication, and/or the development and teaching of upper-level laboratory courses.
- Commitment to innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of assessment strategies associated with course learning outcomes and pedagogical best practices for a diverse undergraduate student body.
- Commitment to service of the department, college, university, and community in alignment with the Mission of the University.
- Commitment to student-centered mentoring and advising a students' holistic development, including encouraging students to reflect and engage with biology/science in a broader social context.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students in a research laboratory.
- Postdoctoral training (or other relevant experience).
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. Include:
- A cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- A complete curriculum vitae.
- A research statement (up to two pages) describing relevant accomplishments and a propose a three-year research agenda. Outline research goals, undergraduate student activities, and essential resource needs.
- A teaching statement (one page) addressing effective instruction, hands-on learning, and inclusive student mentoring.
- Mission-related statement (one page) describing how you would contribute to Detroit Mercy's Jesuit and Mercy mission through teaching, research, mentoring, and/or service. Include specific examples from your experience and plans for supporting students' whole-person development, fostering ethical reflection, or connecting biology education with community needs.
- Names and contact information for three professional references that have direct knowledge of the applicant's teaching ability. Letters will be requested from semifinalists.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2027.
Applications received after that date may be reviewed until the position is filled.
Department and University
The Biology Department's eighteen full-time faculty serve approximately 675 undergraduate majors, along with students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Faculty conduct research and provide mentorship and advising for students in the College of Engineering & Science. The department also offers accelerated and early assurance programs through collaborations with Detroit Mercy's professional schools and external partners.
As a primarily undergraduate institution, we offer small classes, close collegial relationships, and a vibrant community of teacher-scholars dedicated to student-centered education, undergraduate research, and mentorship. Detroit Mercy ranked 2nd in Michigan and 36th nationally in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges rankings.
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.
Req 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:
Medical
- Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network.
Dental
- 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.
Vision
- 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 $70
- 50% off Optical Frames
- 25% off Sun Frames
- 30% off Prescription Lenses
- 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
- Cannot be combined with insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Employee Assistance Program
- Provided to everyone in your household.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD& D
-
One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.
-
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance.
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children
Retirement Plan
- Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 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.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Biology
Document your teaching and research credentials
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and peer-reviewed publication records before applying. PERM requires the employer to define minimum qualifications precisely, so your credentials must map cleanly to the posted job requirements or DOL risks rejecting the certification.
Target R1 and R2 research universities first
Research-intensive universities file PERM petitions far more frequently for biology faculty than teaching-focused colleges. Focus your applications on institutions with active doctoral programs in molecular biology, ecology, or related subfields where the employer has clear precedent for sponsoring foreign nationals.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to identify universities and research institutions with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for biology faculty roles, so you apply only to employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Clarify the PERM recruitment timeline before accepting an offer
PERM requires the employer to run a 30-day recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Ask hiring departments whether they've begun or completed a prevailing wage determination through OFLC Wage Search, since delays here push back your priority date.
Check your O*NET occupation code for EB-2 alignment
The O*NET profile for postsecondary biology teachers lists a doctoral degree as the typical entry-level requirement, which supports EB-2 advanced-degree eligibility. Confirm your employer's PERM job description matches this profile to avoid a category downgrade to EB-3.
File your I-140 as soon as PERM certifies
Your priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140 petition, not when PERM certifies. For nationals of countries with per-country backlogs, every month of delay extends your wait for a current priority date, so coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel to file promptly.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Biology: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most universities sponsor green cards for Assistant Professor of Biology roles?
Research universities and medical schools with active doctoral programs in biology regularly sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for faculty. Smaller liberal arts colleges sponsor less frequently because the PERM process requires dedicated HR and legal resources. Targeting institutions with existing international faculty is the most reliable way to find green card sponsorship for this role.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a biology professor?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 65,000 registrations annually, and subject to lottery selection. An employment-based green card leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with the Department of Labor and run a recruitment test before petitioning USCIS, steps the H-1B process does not include.
What category, EB-2 or EB-3, applies to Assistant Professor of Biology positions?
Most tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology positions require a doctoral degree, which qualifies under EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional. If the posted minimum is a master's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 still applies. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum requirement. USCIS reviews the employer's PERM job description to determine the correct category.
How do I find universities already sponsoring green cards for biology faculty?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for biology and life sciences roles, letting you focus your applications on institutions that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying and asking HR teams unfamiliar with employment-based green card sponsorship.
Can I change universities after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without abandoning your green card case. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the queue.