Employment Opportunities at Detroit Mercy

Check out current Detroit Mercy job postings if you want to work in an environment where you contribute to a greater mission and positively affect the success of students and community. Detroit Mercy offers a competitive benefit package including an amazing tuition remission benefit in a culture that fosters servant leadership all while impacting the greater Detroit community.

Michigan HERC

The University of Detroit Mercy is a member of the Michigan Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist dual career couples in finding employment opportunities at other colleges and universities in the region.

The Michigan HERC works to find effective ways to assist the spouses and partners of faculty and staff to secure area employment and ways to address issues of faculty and staff diversity.

About University of Detroit Mercy

Founded in 1877 by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest and most comprehensive Catholic university. In 1990, University of Detroit consolidated with Mercy College of Detroit, which was founded in 1941 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, to form University of Detroit Mercy. (See more University history.)

Detroit Mercy offers more than 100 academic degrees and programs through seven schools and colleges. Current enrollment is approximately 5,000 students. Dr. Donald B. Taylor serves as the 26th president of the University. (Learn more about Detroit Mercy.)

Detroit Mercy Mission Statement

University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A Detroit Mercy education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students.

Detroit Mercy Vision Statement

University of Detroit Mercy will be recognized as a premier independent university in the Great Lakes region, distinguished by graduates who lead and serve in their communities.

Mission/Community Service Leave

The University wants our employees to truly connect with our institutional mission and our Detroit community.  That's why Detroit Mercy employees benefit from a Mission/Community Service Leave policy, which allows you to voluntarily participate in University-sponsored retreats, reflections, community service experiences or approved mission-related activities during regularly scheduled workdays.

This is just one of the many benefits offered to Detroit Mercy employees.

Discover Detroit

The city of Detroit is buzzing with renewed life and activity. Visit the area and experience first-hand the vibrant cultural and sports scenes, unique shops and stores, and world-class restaurants making the Motor City such a great place to live and work. For all kinds of fun things to do and see, see our Discover Detroit page.

Contact Human Resources

For any questions related to employment at University of Detroit Mercy, contact our Human Resources Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

University of Detroit Mercy, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state and local laws. Detroit Mercy does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except where religion is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification for the job), national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to access job listings or the application process, please contact Human Resources.