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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Professor of Biology
Verify your degree equivalency early
If your doctoral degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency in specialty occupation petitions, and a completed evaluation strengthens your employer's I-129 filing from day one.
Target research universities with active LCA histories
Use Migrate Mate to identify universities that have filed LCAs for biology faculty roles. Institutions with consistent H-1B sponsorship history are operationally ready to move quickly, reducing delays between your offer letter and petition filing.
Confirm the LCA covers your specific campus worksite
Each physical campus location where you'll teach or conduct research requires its own certified LCA. If your position involves multiple campuses or a research station, ask your department's HR office which worksites are covered before accepting an offer.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Postsecondary Biology Teachers and cross-reference your job description. If your duties align with the degree-level tasks listed there, your employer can cite that profile directly in the specialty occupation section of the I-129 petition.
Check prevailing wage tiers before salary negotiations
Run your institution's intended salary against the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code and the county where you'll work. Your offer must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for DOL to certify the LCA, so knowing the floor before negotiating avoids last-minute petition amendments.
Account for the H-1B cap if you lack cap-exempt status
Most universities and nonprofit research institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning your petition skips the annual cap entirely. Confirm cap-exempt status with your HR contact before timing your job search, since cap-subject positions require planning around the new H-1B selection rules.
H-1B Visa Professor of Biology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor of Biology role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. A Professor of Biology typically requires a doctoral degree in biology, ecology, biochemistry, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS expects the minimum educational requirement to be a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, and a faculty biology role exceeds that threshold by definition. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition.
Are most universities H-1B cap-exempt for biology faculty?
Most accredited universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means your petition can be filed at any time of year and bypasses the annual cap entirely. Verify your prospective employer's cap-exempt status directly with their HR or legal team before you plan your timeline, since not every affiliated entity automatically qualifies.
How do I find Professor of Biology jobs at H-1B sponsoring institutions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Filtering to biology faculty roles lets you see which institutions have an active track record of sponsoring H-1B petitions, which is a reliable signal that their HR and legal teams are already set up to process your petition without delays.
What happens to my H-1B status if my research grant ends before my petition expires?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer's petition, not your grant funding. If the university terminates your position because grant funding lapses, your employer is required to notify USCIS and pay for your return transportation. You'd have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. Status granted for up to three years can be extended to a six-year maximum while employed.
Can my H-1B LCA cover field research at a different location from my home campus?
Not automatically. Each worksite where you spend a significant portion of your time requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your biology position involves seasonal fieldwork, a research station, or a partner institution in a different county, your employer must file a separate LCA for each location before you begin work there. Confirm this with your institution's HR team when reviewing your offer.