Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Description

Job ID

FU9777-0320-1911

Position Classification

FT Faculty UDMPU (9 months)

Position Summary

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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to teach a variety of courses aligned with departmental and student needs. In addition, 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, and publish in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

•  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.

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 must apply by completing an application and uploading materials.  

Materials must include: 

(1) A detailed cover letter describing the ways your background addresses the required and preferred qualifications; 

(2) One-page teaching philosophy statement; 

(3) One-page statement of your research plans that specifically addresses the commitment to undergraduate and graduate students; 

(4) Updated Curriculum Vitae,

(5) The names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 6, 2026.  

Employee Benefits 

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 -

       o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

· Dental -

          o 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 - 

          o 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 -

      o Provided to everyone in your household

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Life and AD&D - 

       o 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 9%, employees who contribute 5% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 10%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, the University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The University 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 faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.