Job Description

Position Classification

FT UDMPU 12 Month Faculty

Position Summary

The University of Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, is accepting applications for a full-time Principal Faculty appointment supporting the Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) Program. Rank is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

This faculty member will teach across the DMS and PA curricula, advise students, contribute to curriculum development and student assessment, participate in program evaluation and accreditation activities, and engage in service to the program, School, College, and University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach graduate-level courses in the DMS and PA Programs based on program needs and the faculty member's academic and clinical expertise. Teaching assignments may include in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
2. Develop, revise, and coordinate courses, syllabi, learning objectives, instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments in collaboration with program faculty and leadership.
3. Advise students. Monitor academic progress, identify concerns early, document advising as required, and connect students with appropriate academic or University resources.
4. Mentor doctoral scholarly capstone projects and other culminating experiences as assigned by the DMS Program.
5. Participate in the program’s assessment, outcomes evaluation, self-studies, and continuous improvement.
6. Participate in student recruitment, admissions, orientation, progression, academic support processes, and graduation activities as assigned and consistent with University and program policies.
7. Maintain appropriate student and academic records and comply with University policies regarding confidentiality, academic integrity, accessibility, and student information.
8. Provide service through participation on program, School, College, and University committees and through appropriate professional and community activities.
9. Support the mission and values of Detroit Mercy and contribute to an inclusive, respectful, student-centered learning environment.
10. Perform other faculty duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Examples may include PhD, EdD, DMS/DMSc, DHSc, or another relevant doctoral degree.
• A minimum of five years of clinical practice or health professions experience.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher education, with experience appropriate to the instructional responsibilities of the position
• Ability to teach and engage students in a virtual learning environment
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and evaluating graduate-level courses in online and hybrid learning environments.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, course coordination, student learning assessment, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement within higher education.
• Demonstratedexperiencewithaccreditationprocessesandstandardsinhealthprofessionseducation.
• Demonstratedexperienceadvisinggraduatestudentsanddoctorallearners,includingsupervisionofscholarlyprojects,capstoneexperiences,theses,dissertations,andstudent
• Evidence of effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrated commitment to preparing health professionals to serve diverse and underserved communities.

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 10pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment. The anticipated schedule is determined by program needs and assigned responsibilities. Duties may include on-campus and online teaching, meetings, student advising, scholarly or professional activity, and participation in program events.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

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 $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.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience