Instructor

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Teach eight courses over fall and winter semesters.
Teach primarily first-year writing (rhetoric and composition) courses.
Option to teach one introductory literature, film, professional writing, or creative writing class per semester.

Benefits

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 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
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%.