Top 10 Companies Hiring Professors on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Professors on OPT include Texas A&M University, University of Kentucky, and Memphis-Shelby County Schools, spanning public school districts, charter networks, and research universities across the United States. Migrate Mate is tracking 607 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students with a degree in education or a related field, these institutions offer direct entry into teaching and academic roles without requiring any employer filing.
Which companies hire the most Professors on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Texas A&M University
Higher EducationResearchAcademiaTexas A&M University has 42 live OPT openings for professors, the most of any company on this list. Texas A&M University is a public research university in College Station and one of the largest universities in the United States.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction49
- Higher Education28
- Science & Research25
- Healthcare Administration6
- Nursing3
+13 roles across other teams
Open roles at Texas A&M University42 openSee all 42+ Texas A&M University OPT jobsApplyAssistant Professor of Interactive Spatial Audio and Multimodal ComputingCollege Station, Texas · On-siteApplyAssistant or Associate ProfessorCollege Station, Texas · On-siteApplyAssistant/Associate ProfessorCollege Station, Texas · On-siteApplyAssistant Professor - Engineering Technology and Industrial DistributionCollege Station, Texas · On-siteApplyAssistant or Associate Professor in Comparative OphthalmologyCollege Station, Texas · On-site - 02
University of Kentucky
Higher EducationResearchAcademiaUniversity of Kentucky has 95 live OPT openings for professors. The University of Kentucky is a public research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in Lexington.
Open roles by team
- Physicians & Surgeons79
- Teaching & Instruction73
- Healthcare Administration52
- Nursing42
- Science & Research37
+36 roles across other teams
Open roles at University of Kentucky95 openSee all 95+ University of Kentucky OPT jobsApplyAssistant or Associate Professor of Plant and Soil SciencesLexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyLecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringLexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyFNP Assistant, Associate, or Full ProfessorLexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyAssistant, Associate, or Professor in Physician Assistant StudiesLexington, Kentucky · On-siteApplyAssistant Professor of Pharmacology and Nutritional SciencesLexington, Kentucky · On-site - 03
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
K-12 EducationPublic SchoolsTeachingMemphis-Shelby County Schools has 2 live OPT openings for professors. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is the unified public school district serving Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction121
Open roles at Memphis-Shelby County Schools2 openSee all Memphis-Shelby County Schools OPT jobsApplyClassroom TeacherMemphis, Tennessee · On-siteApplyClassroom Teacher – Special EducationMemphis, Tennessee · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 4,800+ OPT jobs for professors- 04
University of Florida
Higher EducationResearchAcademiaUniversity of Florida has 46 live OPT openings for professors. The University of Florida is a public flagship research university offering a broad range of academic and professional programs in Gainesville.
Open roles by team
- Physicians & Surgeons42
- Teaching & Instruction31
- Nursing28
- Healthcare Administration23
- Science & Research20
+28 roles across other teams
Open roles at University of Florida46 openSee all 46+ University of Florida OPT jobsApplyAssistant, Associate or Full Professor of EpidemiologyGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyClinical Assistant / Associate ProfessorGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyClinical Assistant / Associate Professor, Pediatric DentistryGainesville, Florida · On-siteApplyAssistant Professor / Associate ProfessorPalm Beach, Florida · On-siteApplyAnesthesiology- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full ProfessorMetro Jacksonville · On-site - 05
Oregon Health & Science University
Higher EducationHealth SciencesResearchOregon Health & Science University has 53 live OPT openings for professors. Oregon Health and Science University is a public academic health center focused on education, research, and patient care in Portland.
Open roles by team
- Nursing62
- Physicians & Surgeons57
- Healthcare Administration52
- Teaching & Instruction32
- Allied Health8
+12 roles across other teams
Open roles at Oregon Health & Science University53 openSee all 53+ Oregon Health & Science University OPT jobsApplyEndocrinologist- Assistant or Associate ProfessorPortland, Oregon · On-siteApplyAssistant/ Associate Professor, PeriodontologyPortland, Oregon · On-siteApplyAssistant or Associate ProfessorPortland, Oregon · On-siteApplyAssistant Professor of AnesthesiologyPortland, Oregon · On-siteApplyAssistant ProfessorPortland, Oregon · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Spring Independent School District
K-12 EducationPublic SchoolsTeachingSpring Independent School District has 86 live OPT openings for professors. Spring Independent School District is a suburban public school system serving the north Houston, Texas area.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction182
- Higher Education9
- Engineering (Non-Software)2
- Healthcare Administration1
Open roles at Spring Independent School District86 openSee all 86+ Spring Independent School District OPT jobsApplyAdaptive Behavior TeacherHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyArt TeacherSpring, Texas · On-siteApplyCTE TeacherSpring, Texas · On-siteApplyTheater TeacherHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyMath TeacherHouston, Texas · On-site - 07
Rutgers University
Higher EducationResearchAcademiaRutgers University has 73 live OPT openings for professors. Rutgers University is the public research university of New Jersey, with campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction64
- Higher Education45
- Physicians & Surgeons38
- Nursing25
- Healthcare Administration23
+23 roles across other teams
Open roles at Rutgers University73 openSee all 73+ Rutgers University OPT jobsApplyResearch Assistant ProfessorPiscataway, New Jersey · On-siteApplyLecturerNew Brunswick, New Jersey · On-siteApplyLECTURER- Energy GovernanceNew Brunswick, New Jersey · On-siteApplyAssociate ProfessorNew Brunswick, New Jersey · On-siteApplyLeadership Skills Minor Lecturer and Coadjutant InstructorsNew Brunswick, New Jersey · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 4,800+ OPT jobs for professors- 08
Chicago Public Schools
K-12 EducationPublic SchoolsTeachingChicago Public Schools has 74 live OPT openings for professors. Chicago Public Schools operates one of the largest urban public school districts in the United States.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction150
- Higher Education2
- Project & Program Management1
- Administrative & Office Support1
Open roles at Chicago Public Schools74 openSee all 74+ Chicago Public Schools OPT jobsApplyBilingual TeacherChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyClass Size BIL TeacherChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyTeacherChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyTeacher AssistantChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyClass Size TeacherChicago, Illinois · On-site - 09
Baltimore City Public Schools
K-12 EducationPublic SchoolsTeachingBaltimore City Public Schools has 65 live OPT openings for professors. Baltimore City Public Schools is the public school system serving students throughout Baltimore, Maryland.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction126
- Nursing2
- Higher Education1
- Healthcare Administration1
- Caregiving & Elderly Support1
Open roles at Baltimore City Public Schools65 openSee all 65+ Baltimore City Public Schools OPT jobsApplyTeacher Vocational- Construction Trades Pathway- MasonryBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyTeacher Vocational- Construction Trades Pathway- ManufacturingBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyTeacher Vocational- Business Management & Finance PathwayBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyTeacher Vocational - Construction Trades Pathway - PlumbingBaltimore, Maryland · On-siteApplyTeacher Vocational - Nursing AssistantBaltimore, Maryland · On-site - 10
IDEA Public Schools
Charter SchoolsEducationTeachingIDEA Public Schools has 71 live OPT openings for professors. IDEA Public Schools is a charter school network operating college-preparatory campuses across Texas and other states.
Open roles by team
- Teaching & Instruction154
- Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant22
Open roles at IDEA Public Schools71 openSee all 71+ IDEA Public Schools OPT jobsApplyAP Physics TeacherGreater Houston · On-siteApplyMath TeacherGreater Houston · On-siteApply2nd grade ELA TeacherMidland, Texas · On-siteApply3rd grade Math TeacherMidland, Texas · On-siteApply7th Grade Pre-Algebra TeacherLakeland, Florida · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Find 4,800+ OPT jobs for professorsOPT Employers for Professors: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Professors?
Texas A&M University has the most, with 42 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by University of Kentucky (95) and Memphis-Shelby County Schools (2). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 607 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students on OPT are eligible to work in roles directly related to their field of study. Standard post-completion OPT authorizes 12 months of work after graduation. Students who graduated in a qualifying STEM field may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing the total to 36 months. The student applies through their Designated School Official and files Form I-765 with USCIS, the employer does not file anything.
Do professors qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Professors typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
To work on OPT, you request a recommendation from your Designated School Official, who updates your record in the student tracking system, then you file Form I-765 with USCIS and pay the required application fee. Once USCIS approves and mails your Employment Authorization Document, you can begin working in a role related to your field of study. The employer simply hires you, they do not file any paperwork on your behalf. Apply early, as processing takes several weeks.