Posted: Jul 14, 2026
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Instructor

University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit, MI
Full-time
Salary: Other
Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026
Faculty

Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (9 month)

Position Summary

The English Department at University of Detroit Mercy seeks applicants for a one-year instructor position with an annual teaching load of eight courses over fall and winter semesters. Teaching assignments are primarily first-year writing (rhetoric and composition) courses with the option of teaching one introductory literature, film, professional writing, or creative writing class per semester. Competitive salary and benefits package.

The English department is known for its commitment to excellence in teaching and faculty engagement with undergraduate learners. We welcome nominations of and applications from individuals who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s mission of providing excellent, student-centered education for a diverse student body.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in a related field
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching in the college setting
  • Knowledge of and commitment to best practices for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a related field
  • Demonstrated experience helping undergraduate students, including first-generation college students, successfully transition college-level coursework
  • Understanding of and commitment to the university’s mission, including teaching praxis that seeks to integrate students’ intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development
  • Experience of assessment at the course and/or program level
  • ESL certification and/or significant experience teaching English language learners

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

Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM.

Benefits Summary

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 $7o
    • 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.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience