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Professor of Biology roles at U.S. universities almost always qualify as specialty occupations, making H-1B visa and O-1 visas the primary sponsorship paths. Most tenure-track and research faculty positions require a Ph.D., and employers routinely file LCAs and I-129 petitions to bring international candidates on board.
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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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Align your CV to specialty occupation evidence
USCIS evaluates whether your biology role requires a degree in a directly related field. Structure your CV to show your Ph.D. specialization maps to the job description's research focus, so the employer's specialty occupation argument holds up under scrutiny.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Pull up verified LCA sponsorship records for biology faculty positions on Migrate Mate. You can browse by institution type and location, so you're targeting universities that have already filed for comparable roles rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Target R1 universities with active PERM pipelines
Research-intensive R1 institutions file PERM labor certifications far more routinely than teaching-focused colleges. Prioritize departments with active NIH or NSF grant portfolios, since ongoing federal funding correlates with consistent demand for tenure-track hires and repeat sponsorship filings.
Request the LCA before your offer letter is finalized
Your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS. Ask HR to initiate the LCA during the offer negotiation stage, not after signing, so the certification timeline doesn't delay your start date.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation narrative
The O*NET profile for postsecondary biology teachers lists specific knowledge domains and degree requirements that directly support the specialty occupation definition. Reference these when working with your department's HR team to draft the job description used in the PERM or H-1B filing.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using your institution's location and the biology faculty job zone. The LCA must certify the wage at Level I through Level IV, and accepting a Level I wage at a research university can raise red flags with USCIS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor of Biology role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Faculty biology positions consistently qualify because they require at least a Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field. The direct relationship between the degree and the role's research and teaching duties satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Generic degrees without a biological sciences focus are unlikely to be accepted.
Which visa types do universities typically sponsor for biology faculty?
Most universities sponsor H-1B for tenure-track and research faculty, O-1A for candidates with strong publication records or grant awards, J-1 visa for visiting scholars and postdocs, and EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through PERM for permanent hires. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the biology position fits the USMCA profession list. J-1 visa requires a designated sponsor organization separate from the university itself.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring Professor of Biology positions?
Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history for biology faculty roles, so you can identify institutions that have filed LCAs for comparable positions. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations only at the offer stage.
Does a three-year Australian or international bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B degree requirement for a biology faculty role?
USCIS evaluates foreign degrees through credential evaluation services. A three-year bachelor's in biology from an Australian or UK institution is generally found equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, though the evaluation must come from a recognized credential agency. At the faculty level, most positions require a Ph.D. regardless, so the bachelor's equivalency question rarely determines eligibility on its own.
What happens to my H-1B status if my university denies tenure and my employment ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your biology faculty position ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or take other action to maintain lawful presence. If a new employer files an H-1B petition before the grace period expires, you can begin working once the petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Professor of Biology jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.