Assistant Prof. of Political Science and Director of the Pre-Law Program
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, Michigan, United States
Posted February 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Department of Political Science at the University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Political Science, with specialization in Legal Studies or Judicial Politics.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Political Science
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to experiential learning
- Evidence of active engagement with research and scholarship
- Preferred qualifications include a JD, experience in directing a pre-law program, or other demonstrated service or leadership
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life and AD&D
- Tuition Remission Benefit
- Retirement Plan
