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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 Professor of Biology
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An earned doctorate in biology or a closely related field satisfies the advanced-degree standard for EB-2. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before you approach employers, so your qualifications aren't questioned during PERM recruitment.
Target R1 and R2 research universities first
Doctoral-granting institutions file PERM petitions for biology faculty far more routinely than teaching-focused colleges. Prioritize departments with active federal research grants; those labs have the institutional infrastructure and HR experience to manage a multi-year sponsorship process.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify universities and research institutions with confirmed green card sponsorship history for biology faculty roles, so you're applying where PERM filings are already established practice rather than asking an employer to start from scratch.
Check your priority date before accepting an offer
Your country of birth determines how long you'll wait for an immigrant visa number to become available. Pull the current Visa Bulletin from the Department of State and compare your projected priority date against the EB-2 or EB-3 cutoff for your nationality before committing to a faculty position.
Confirm the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires DOL-compliant job advertisements and a formal audit trail proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. Ask the hiring department whether they've run this process before and whether their legal counsel is familiar with academic recruitment, since non-standard postings can trigger a DOL audit.
Preserve your priority date if you change institutions
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new faculty role in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Confirm the occupational similarity with an immigration attorney before resigning.
Green Card Professor of Biology: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for a Professor of Biology role?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization, typically in three-year increments, and requires renewal. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal cycle. The PERM process, which includes a prevailing wage determination and DOL-supervised recruitment, replaces the H-1B's Labor Condition Application step and is designed to establish a permanent position rather than a temporary one.
Which green card category fits a Professor of Biology with a doctorate?
A doctorate in biology or a closely related discipline qualifies you for EB-2, which covers advanced-degree professionals. If your employer can demonstrate that your role requires the degree and that you meet the credential standard, EB-2 is the appropriate category. EB-3 applies if the position requires only a bachelor's degree, though most tenure-track biology faculty roles are classified under EB-2.
How do I find universities that actively sponsor green cards for biology faculty?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, letting you filter for institutions that have already navigated PERM for biology or life-sciences roles. This saves time by directing your applications toward departments where the sponsorship infrastructure is in place rather than institutions unfamiliar with the process.
How does the PERM labor certification process work for a faculty position?
Your employer files PERM with the Department of Labor after conducting a formal recruitment test, which includes specific job advertisements, internal postings, and documentation that no qualified U.S. worker applied. DOL then conducts a prevailing wage determination to confirm your offered salary meets the required wage level for the role and location. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Can a long priority-date backlog affect my ability to work while waiting for a green card?
Yes, nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China can face multi-year waits for an immigrant visa number to become available, even after PERM certification and I-140 approval. During that period you typically remain on H-1B status, which your employer must continue renewing. Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your I-140 is approved, AC21 portability allows you to change to a similar faculty role without restarting the green card process.