Assistant Professor - History
Assistant Professor - History
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Job Description
Job ID
FU
Position Classification
FT Faculty UDMPU 9 month)
Position Summary
The History Department in the College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) invites candidates to apply for a fulltime tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor rank. The candidate hired will start August 16 2025. Detroit Mercy is dedicated to developing a diverse and inclusive academic community within an urban context. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching research and service that they can contribute to the mission of the university and its commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and the liberal intellectual tradition.
As a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) Detroit Mercy offers small classes and close collegial relationships. The Colleges faculty forms a vibrant community of teaching scholars with an emphasis on studentcentered teaching and academic mentorship of students. The History Department offers a 36credit hour major in History and 18credit hour minor in History and Museum Studies. Further details about Detroit Mercys History programs can be found at Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach six courses a year maintain an active research agenda and engage in service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching a survey of U.S. History since 1877 and upperdivision courses in their area(s) of specialization. We seek an educator with expertise in Modern American History who is an enthusiastic teacherscholar with a strong interest in implementing best practices in teaching pedagogy including evidencebased teaching and assessment strategies a strong commitment to supporting a diverse population of students and who can contribute to the Colleges robust intellectual environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to our efforts to engage and support first generation and historically marginalized students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Candidates are expected to provide evidence of a research agenda appropriate for a primarily undergraduate institution and to demonstrate their ability and interest to disseminate results in peerreviewed publications and conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in History by the time of appointment. Areas of specialization may include but are not limited to American Studies Cultural Studies Womens and Gender Studies and Asian American Studies.
- Expertise in a subfield of Modern American History (since the Civil War).
- Ability to teach a survey of Modern American History and upperdivision courses in their subfield.
- Commitment to teaching.
- Evidence of the capacity for effective teaching based on course learning outcomes.
- Commitment to studentcentered mentoring and advising.
- Evidence of the capacity for research and scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach a survey of East Asian History and/or Asian American History.
- A record of scholarship and a research agenda.
- Evidence of a capacity for service. Service may include service to a program college university the profession or the broader community.
- Evidence of a capacity for leadership.
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
Candidates should complete an application and upload materials: Materials must include:
1 A detailed cover letter describing the ways your background addresses the required and preferred qualifications;
2 Onepage teaching philosophy statement;
3 Onepage statement of your research plans;
4 Complete curriculum vitae and
5 Names and contact information of three professional references. Letters of recommendation are not requested at this time.
To ensure full consideration applications should be received by March 14 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed after the full consideration date until the positions are filled.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Diane RobinsonDunn Chair of the Search Committee:
Employee Benefits
At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a highquality comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:
Medical
o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
Dental
o UDMs School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
Vision
o Under United Healthcare you are able to get one exam every 24 months
o Under Heritage Vision an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months
(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered
Employee Assistance Program
o Provided to everyone in your household
ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
Life and AD&D
o 1x base salary up to Dollar One Hundred Thousand.
Option to purchase additional life insurance accident insurance and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you your spouse and children.
Retirement Plan
o UDM provides matches up to 8
Michigans 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 Universitys 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
