Lecturer Health Care Ethics

University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Health Care Ethics within the Department of Religious Studies, beginning August 16, 2027. The appointee will teach health care ethics from secular and religious perspectives to undergraduates. Preferred candidates will have Ph.D.

or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology, or Ethics, with ABDs considered. Ability to teach global health or healing traditions and courses in religion and ethics is

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology, or Ethics (advance ABDs will be considered).
• Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in Health Care Ethics; teaching health care and healing traditions from diverse religious perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Religious Studies majors and minors.
• Contribute to the university's Core Curriculum in Ethics and Religious Studies.
• Teach courses focused on Healthcare Ethics and other courses in their area of specialization.

Skills

Teaching Health Care Ethics

Teaching diverse student populations

Education

Ph.D. or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology, or Ethics

Job description

The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer in Health Care Ethics, to begin August 16, 2027. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach health care ethics from both secular and religious perspectives. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can also teach courses in global health and healing traditions, and other courses in religion and ethics.

Candidates shall have Ph.D. or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology, or Ethics. Advanced ABDs will be considered. The Lecturer will teach our undergraduate Religious Studies majors and minors, and contribute to the university's Core Curriculum in Ethics and Religious Studies. They will teach courses focused on Healthcare Ethics and other courses on topics in their area of academic specialization. The teaching load is 24 credit hours (8 courses) per academic year.

We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts setting. Strong candidates will have a record of experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching diverse students. The Department of Religious Studies is deeply committed to the University’s distinctive mission of educational excellence to a diverse student population within a vibrant urban context, a commitment to community engagement, and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the University community and curriculum. Learn more about the Department of Religious Studies here.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Th.D. in Religious Studies, Theology, or Ethics (advance ABDs will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Health Care Ethics
• Teaching experience in courses in health care and healing traditions from diverse religious perspectives

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).

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

Commensurate with experience.

Anticipated Schedule

TBD

Required Application Materials

• Letter of application stating the applicant’s interest in the position and sharing their experience with and approach to undergraduate teaching. The letter should also reflect on how their teaching, service, and/or community engagement resonates with one or more aspects of Detroit Mercy’s mission and core values .
• Sample syllabi or detailed course proposals.
• Teaching statement, including:
• Pedagogical philosophy.
• Strategies for working with diverse student populations.
• DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) statement.
• Official graduate transcripts (or copy of official graduate transcripts).

Questions regarding this position or application materials should be directed to Todd Hibbard, Ph.D., chair of the Religious Studies Department: [e-mail]. Candidates should complete an application and upload materials.

Review of applications will begin November 30, 2026, and will continue until an appointment is made.

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
• 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.