[Hiring] DMS Program Adjunct Faculty Position @University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Role Description

Detroit Mercy invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in its new Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program. We seek educators, scholars, and experienced professionals committed to preparing healthcare professionals for leadership, evidence-based decision-making, and service.

Launching in January 2027, the DMS is a post-professional doctoral program designed for working healthcare professionals. Students complete core coursework, a faculty-mentored capstone project, and one of two concentrations: Leadership and Healthcare Administration or Healthcare Law. Adjunct faculty will teach within their areas of expertise.

• Instructional format: Online, including asynchronous instruction and scheduled synchronous sessions
• Work Schedule: January 2027 and subsequent semesters, depending on teaching assignments

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline relevant to the teaching assignment. A Juris Doctor is an appropriate terminal degree for relevant law instruction.
• Academic preparation and professional, research, or teaching experience demonstrating expertise in the proposed instructional area.
• Ability to teach at the doctoral level and connect disciplinary knowledge with healthcare applications.
• Strong written communication, interpersonal, and student mentoring skills.
• Ability to use online instructional technology and participate in scheduled synchronous activities.
• Commitment to an inclusive learning environment that respects students’ professional experiences and supports academic success.

Requirements

• Prepare and teach assigned courses using instructional methods appropriate for doctoral students and working professionals.
• Adapt course learning outcomes that align with approved program outcomes.
• Provide regular, instructor-initiated engagement through facilitated discussions, individual consultations, and substantive feedback.
• Maintain scheduled availability for student consultation and communicate promptly about coursework and academic progress.
• Participate in course assessment and meetings relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Uphold University policies concerning academic integrity, accessibility, student privacy, and professional conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate or doctoral students.
• Experience designing or delivering online courses, particularly through Blackboard.
• Relevant healthcare leadership, clinical practice, legal practice, policy, or administrative experience.
• Evidence of effective teaching, scholarship, or contributions to practice.

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