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Georgia Southern University is a public research institution in Georgia with a history of sponsoring international faculty, researchers, and staff. It sponsors H-1B visa and student work visas across academic and professional roles, making it a viable target for international candidates pursuing careers in higher education.
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Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics. The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics offers three Bachelor of Science degrees. The first is a major in Physics, offering five new concentrations in Astronomy, Nanoscience, Quantum Information, Medical Physics, and Industrial Physics. The other two are ACS-certified majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry (also accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). The department offers a Ph.D. in Materials Science as well as an M.S. in Applied Physical Science with concentrations in materials and coatings science and chemical and biochemical science. The department and its faculty participate in the Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Science housed within the College of Science and Mathematics, where faculty mentor doctoral students in these programs. The department is rapidly increasing its externally funded research activities, houses the Center for Advanced Materials Science, and participates in two core research laboratories: the College Core Research Laboratory and the Advanced Materials Core Research Laboratory. Our research space is located across multiple buildings, including dedicated teaching and research laboratories on the Statesboro campus and on the Armstrong campus in Savannah. The department comprises 51 faculty with 35 on the tenure track, 12 on non-tenure track, 4 visiting faculty, and 6 full-time staff.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the position requires teaching and service. The position is an academic (10 month) non-tenure track appointment and will also serve as the organic chemistry laboratory coordinator.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in chemistry, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2027 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry or closely related field.
- Academic background to teach courses in Chemistry (CHEM), particularly organic chemistry.
- Commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach face-to-face and online courses.
- Experience teaching at the university/college level.
- Experience in organic laboratory instruction.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application (as a single pdf file) consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages) and the contact information of at least 3 professional references (name, address, telephone number, and email address) submitted via the Georgia Southern University Careers portal.
Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Dr. Shainaz Landge
slandge@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1883
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/science-mathematics/departments/biochemistry-chemistry-physics. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
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About us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics. The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics offers three Bachelor of Science degrees. The first is a major in Physics, offering five new concentrations in Astronomy, Nanoscience, Quantum Information, Medical Physics, and Industrial Physics. The other two are ACS-certified majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry (also accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). The department offers a Ph.D. in Materials Science as well as an M.S. in Applied Physical Science with concentrations in materials and coatings science and chemical and biochemical science. The department and its faculty participate in the Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Sciences and Environmental Science housed within the College of Science and Mathematics, where faculty mentor doctoral students in these programs. The department is rapidly increasing its externally funded research activities, houses the Center for Advanced Materials Science, and participates in two core research laboratories: the College Core Research Laboratory and the Advanced Materials Core Research Laboratory. Our research space is located across multiple buildings, including dedicated teaching and research laboratories on the Statesboro campus and on the Armstrong campus in Savannah. The department comprises 51 faculty with 35 on the tenure track, 12 on non-tenure track, 4 visiting faculty, and 6 full-time staff.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the position requires teaching and service. The position is an academic (10 month) non-tenure track appointment and will also serve as the organic chemistry laboratory coordinator.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in chemistry, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2027 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry or closely related field.
- Academic background to teach courses in Chemistry (CHEM), particularly organic chemistry.
- Commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach face-to-face and online courses.
- Experience teaching at the university/college level.
- Experience in organic laboratory instruction.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application (as a single pdf file) consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages) and the contact information of at least 3 professional references (name, address, telephone number, and email address) submitted via the Georgia Southern University Careers portal.
Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success.
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Dr. Shainaz Landge
slandge@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1883
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/science-mathematics/departments/biochemistry-chemistry-physics. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard + Education
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Focus on academic and research roles
Georgia Southern's sponsorship activity is concentrated in faculty, research, and specialized professional positions. Target open roles in these areas first, they're far more likely to come with H-1B sponsorship than administrative or support functions.
Leverage your F-1 OPT as a bridge
Georgia Southern sponsors F-1 OPT and CPT, which means it's open to hiring international students before committing to H-1B. Use OPT to get your foot in the door, then work toward an H-1B petition with your department.
Connect with hiring departments directly
In higher education, hiring decisions often start at the department level. Reach out to department chairs or research leads at Georgia Southern whose work aligns with your background, direct interest can move your application forward.
Apply early in the academic hiring cycle
Universities like Georgia Southern typically post faculty and staff roles in the fall for spring or summer starts. Applying early gives your department time to initiate H-1B paperwork well before the April filing deadline.
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
H-1B approval at universities depends heavily on demonstrating a specialty occupation. Make sure your degree field directly matches the role's requirements, a clear degree-to-job connection strengthens Georgia Southern's petition on your behalf.
Search verified sponsoring employers before you apply
Not every university role comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you prioritize Georgia Southern roles where international hiring has actually happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Georgia Southern University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Georgia Southern University sponsors H-1B visas. Sponsorship is most common for faculty, researchers, and specialized professional staff where the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. If you're applying for a position at Georgia Southern, ask the hiring department early whether they're prepared to support an H-1B petition, as timelines in higher education can be tight relative to USCIS filing deadlines.
Which visa types does Georgia Southern University sponsor?
Georgia Southern University sponsors H-1B visas for eligible employees and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for international students working on campus or with affiliated employers. TN visas are also sponsored for qualifying Canadian and Mexican nationals in professional roles. The mix makes Georgia Southern a reasonable option for international candidates at multiple stages of their U.S. work authorization journey.
Which departments or roles at Georgia Southern University are most likely to offer visa sponsorship?
Academic departments and research centers are the strongest areas for visa sponsorship at Georgia Southern. Tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty positions, postdoctoral researchers, and specialized IT or engineering roles within the university's professional staff are the most common categories where H-1B petitions are initiated. Administrative and general support roles are less frequently sponsored.
How do I time my application to Georgia Southern University around H-1B deadlines?
H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. At a university like Georgia Southern, the hiring process and internal paperwork can take several months before filing. Aim to have a signed offer letter by January or February at the latest, so your department and HR have enough time to work with immigration counsel and meet the USCIS deadline without rushing.
How do I find open jobs at Georgia Southern University that include visa sponsorship?
The most reliable approach is to look for roles where Georgia Southern has an actual track record of sponsoring international candidates, not just a posted policy. Migrate Mate lets you browse verified sponsoring employers and filter by visa type, so you can see which institutions have genuinely supported H-1B and OPT workers. From there, apply directly through Georgia Southern's careers portal and confirm sponsorship availability with the hiring department.