5 Teaching jobs in Detroit

Assistant Professor, Teaching, Counselor Education
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor, Teaching, Counselor Educationat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
The Wayne State University Community:
Wayne State University is classified as a "doctoral university: very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We are located in Midtown ( Detroit, the city center and one of the country's fastest-growing neighborhoods, which welcomes more than 2.5 million visitors annually. Here, you'll find 200 acres of green space, walking paths and state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by renowned cultural institutions and industry-leading employers.
Position Purpose:
The College of Education,Department of Theoretical & Behavior Foundationsis seeking qualified candidates for a full-time,non-tenure track appointment as Assistant Professor of Teachingfor Counselor Education.
Essential Functions:
Instructor of record for graduate level courses in Counseling Education.
Academic advising for graduate students, including chairing and being a member of dissertation committees.
Service to the program, college, university, and community
Teaching load of 4:4
Participate in area and college meetings and committees.
Maintain standard office hours.
Teach courses both online and in person.
Demonstrate a commitment to and a willingness to work in a multicultural setting.
Demonstrate a commitment to participating in program governance and decision-making.
Be responsible for and appropriately use any startup funding within College and University policies.
Maintain credentials according to accrediting standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
We are seeking a teacher-scholar whose work extends and strengthens the expertise of current faculty.
Applicants must have earned a doctorate degree (preferably from a CACREP program).
The ideal candidate should be a strong teacher/educator who enjoys teaching, advising and mentoring of students.
The search committee is also interested in a candidate who has some background in research and would be interested in working collaboratively on research projects and grant writing.
Important review criteria include evidence of a commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and an eagerness to embody the mission of the College of Education.
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Wayne State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The candidate should be willing to serve on committees throughout the Department, College, University, and Community at-large.
The candidate should be willing to be an active member in State, Regional, and National professional organizations (ACA, ACES, ASCA, etc.).
Application Process:
All applicants must use the WSU Online Hiring System at referring to Position Req #2290 . Electronic applications must include a cover letter; curriculumvita (CV); names and contact information for at least three references; and 2 to 3 representative publications/papers for review. The search committee will begin reviewing applications and continue until the position is filled with an anticipated start date ofAugust 18, 2025.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee:
Dr. Thomas Michalos,
Program Coordinator, Counselor Education
Inquiries about the application portal or logistics may be directed to:
Lei Juan Annetta
We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race/color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
School/College/Division:
H02 - College of Education
Primary department:
H0251 - Theoretical & Behavioral Foundations
Employment type:
+ Regular Employee
+ Job type: Full Time
+ Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
+ Compensation type: Annual Salary
+ Annual Salary: To Be Determined
Working conditions:
Normal faculty environment
Job openings:
+ Number of openings: 1
+ Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor - Teaching, Computer Science
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor - Teaching, Computer Scienceat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job duties include teaching, curriculum development, course assessment, and participation in departmental service. Some travel to satellite campuses may be required. Research activities are encouraged but not required.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will teach a wide variety of Computer Science courses including, but not limited to, introductory programming, software engineering, ethics & computing, algorithm design & analysis, computer organization/architecture, operating systems, and databases. Knowledge of common programming languages such as C, C++, Java, & Python is expected. An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse environment. Previous instructional experience is preferred.
Applications must include 1) Vita/Resume, 2) Cover Letter, 3) References, 4) Certification, 5) Teaching Statement
Must upload a Teaching Statement, in addition to the Cover Letter & CV. You may upload your Teaching Statement into either the Certification or Other fields as attachments.
School/College/Division:
H05 - College of Engineering
Primary department:
H1215 - Computer Science
Employment type:
+ Regular Employee
+ Job type: Full Time
+ Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
+ Compensation type: Annual Salary
+ Salary minimum: TBD
+ Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job openings:
+ Number of openings: 1
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

Instructor / Assistant Professor - Teaching, Department of Accounting (F97673)
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedInstructor / Assistant Professor - Teaching, Department of Accounting (F97673)at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
The Department of Accounting at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business is seeking to fill a non-tenured track teaching faculty position for Fall 2025.
+ Teach 4 (per semester) undergraduate/graduate courses
+ Manage assessment and Student progress with a Learning Management System (Canvas).
+ Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies. Instruct students in a classroom, online, and/or hybrid setting.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a graduate degree (e.g., MSA, MBA, or PhD). Those with a PhD in Accounting will be considered for appointment as an Assistant Professor - Teaching. An ideal candidate will hold a CPA or other relevant professional certification.
Minimum three years' accounting teaching experience, including graduate courses. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A demonstrated commitment to supporting student learnings and developmental experiences.
Desirable experience and job duties:
+ Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, maintaining faculty qualifications in accordance with AACSB standards, and actively participating in teaching-focused service.
+ Flexibility in teaching areas, including financial, managerial, and taxation field, with in-person and online teaching formats.
+ Management of learning activities at the college level and contribution to initiatives that support the program's growth and mission. Mentoring students is also an essential component of the role.
School/College/Division:
H16 - School of Business Admin
Primary department:
H1604 - Accounting (H1604)
Employment type:
+ Regular Employee
+ Job type: Full Time
+ Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
+ Compensation type: Annual Salary
+ Hourly rate:
+ Salary minimum: TBD
+ Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Office and Classroom environment
Job openings:
+ Number of openings: 1
+ Reposted position: No
+ Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
+ Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Educational Development Specialist, Office for Teaching & Learning (Subsidy Conditioned Position)
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedEducational Development Specialist, Office for Teaching & Learning (Subsidy Conditioned Position)at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
The Educational Development Specialist will provide guidance in course design and conduct training on effective pedagogies and instructional technology for instructors at Wayne State. They will serve as an expert on best practices in pedagogy, instructional technology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning, and as such are expected to actively and continuously engage in professional development activities to remain current in teaching, learning and educational technology trends, and stay up-to-date with Wayne State's instructional technology and policies.
Essential Functions:
Provide consultation to faculty and instructional staff in the design and structure of instructional solutions for inclusive, engaging, and collaborative learning in all modalities, including individual and group consultations related to course design, redesign, and development of clear course standards and objectives, including outcomes assessment.
Conceptualizes, creates, and delivers educational development workshop sessions (both pedagogical and technical) in a variety of modalities and formats aimed at assisting faculty members as they develop engaging, interactive, and student-centered courses.
Develop and disseminate professional quality accessible materials, documentation, modules, training, workshops and resources related to learning theory, pedagogy, evidence-based teaching methods, classroom assessment techniques, educational technology, and quality assurance.
Participate in campus-wide teaching and learning initiatives that encourage the use of emerging technology tools and applications in the development and implementation of innovative, student-centered learning environments.
Define, implement, and coordinate projects and related research with faculty, and disseminate results and findings through reports, publications, and presentations, as appropriate, including the presentation of research and effective practices through workshops, conferences, consultations, and website resources.
Update and improve one's own knowledge, skills and attitudes pertaining to the instructional design and quality process, faculty development, new models of instruction, emerging technologies and related fields.
Collaborate with all stakeholders to support the established and maintain a quality assurance process for continuous improvement of courses and programs.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree
Master's degree in education, instructional design, business, communications or another related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Doctorate preferred.
Experience: Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience).
Minimum 3 years' experience consulting with faculty and facilitating workshops, learning communities, and/or faculty/professional development.
Extensive knowledge in the application of adult learning theories and innovative instructional design methods.
Experience designing, implementing, and conducting faculty development programs.
Experience designing courses in Learning Management Systems (Canvas).
Experience with course syllabus development.
Successful online and/or hybrid teaching experience in higher education.
Preferred Experience: Experience with editing and proofreading educational materials.
Experience with quality metrics (Quality Matters, OLC, etc.).
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer certification.
Technical writing and/or materials development skills.
School/College/Division:
H0107 - Center Teaching & Learning
Primary department:
H0107 Center Teaching & Learning
Employment type:
+ Regular Employee
+ Job type: Full Time
+ Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
+ Compensation type: Annual Salary
+ Salary hire maximum: $65,000
Working conditions:
Normal office environment.
Job openings:
+ Number of openings: 1
+ Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.