Assistant Professor, Computer Science

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering & Science invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science starting August 16, 2026. An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science is required. The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education integrating the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students in service of our Core Values which include the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive community, embodying mercy and compassion, fostering faith and justice, and serving and leading in Detroit. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, experience, and service that they can contribute to the Mission of the University. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be an effective and enthusiastic teacher-scholar, developing innovative hands-on teaching strategies and curriculum for undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratories. Our excellent student outcomes led to recognition by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 report, ranking UDM 2nd in Michigan and 36th nationally. Computer Science is housed in the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The small classes, excellent facilities, and close collegial relationships make teaching at Detroit Mercy exciting and rewarding. The College’s faculty forms a vibrant community of teaching scholars with a strong focus on professional and academic mentorship of students. Faculty in the department maintain a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in externally funded research and joint scholarly publications across Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Requirements

An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science by the time of appointment.
Commitment to innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies that enhance student learning outcomes.
Experience teaching computer science courses at the post-secondary level or equivalent instructional experiences with recent evaluations.
Ability and willingness to teach a range of computer science and software engineering courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Experience, knowledge, and research in Applied Artificial Intelligence with interest in AI-enhanced educational technologies and pedagogy.

Nice To Haves

Evidence indicating the promise of service to the department, college, university, community and profession.
An active research agenda with a record of recent scholarly publications and interest in collaborative grant development.

Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to teach a variety of courses aligned with departmental and student needs.
Faculty are expected to develop a sustainable research program involving the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
Actively collaborate with EE and CS colleagues on externally funded research initiatives
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

Benefits

Medical - Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
Dental - UDM’s School of Dentistry, discounted to you and your dependents
Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
Vision - UDM’s School of Optometry, discounted to you and your dependents
Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
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 - UDM provides matches up to 8%