Sonoma State University Visa Sponsorship USA
Sonoma State University is a public liberal arts university in California's North Bay, known for its close-knit academic community and research programs. SSU sponsors work visas for qualified faculty and staff roles, making it a viable option for international professionals pursuing careers in higher education.
See All Sonoma State University JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 40+ Sonoma State University Visa Sponsorship USA jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 40+ Sonoma State University Visa Sponsorship USA jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Sonoma State University Visa Sponsorship USA roles.
Get Access To All JobsDepartment of Applied Human and Environmental Sciences
Faculty Employment Opportunity
Job# 556101
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty Association
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)
Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment. We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Department
The Department of Applied Human and Environmental Sciences houses the Anthropology, Human Development, and Geography, Environment, and Planning undergraduate programs, and the Cultural Heritage and Resources Management MS program. The latter is one of the oldest in the country; revised in 2024, it is the only MS program in the state that focuses on cultural heritage and resources management. Students select a concentration in Natural Sciences and Technology or Social Sciences and Interpretation. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: https://anthropology.sonoma.edu/master-science
Duties of the Position
The Cultural Heritage and Resources Management MS program anticipates a number of part-time, temporary teaching opportunities. We are looking for individuals who can teach the following course as needed on a semester by semester basis: HDAA 592: Evaluating the Built Environment (a 2-unit course for graduate students focusing on architectural history and historic preservation).
Required Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
A terminal degree in a discipline relevant to historic preservation and/or anthropology.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in documenting historic and cultural resources/heritage and in writing National Register of Historic Places nominations.
Rank and Salary
Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
- Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
- The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
- Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
- Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
- Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.
Please Submit
- Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)
Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:
- Temporary Faculty with three-year appointments do not need to reapply.
- Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.
CSU Out of State Policy
Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu
Questions Concerning This Position May Be Directed To
Department Chair Name: Alexis Boutin
Email: boutin@sonoma.edu
The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
The University
Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.
Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Department of Applied Human and Environmental Sciences
Faculty Employment Opportunity
Job# 556101
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty Association
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)
Our Commitment
Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment. We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Department
The Department of Applied Human and Environmental Sciences houses the Anthropology, Human Development, and Geography, Environment, and Planning undergraduate programs, and the Cultural Heritage and Resources Management MS program. The latter is one of the oldest in the country; revised in 2024, it is the only MS program in the state that focuses on cultural heritage and resources management. Students select a concentration in Natural Sciences and Technology or Social Sciences and Interpretation. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: https://anthropology.sonoma.edu/master-science
Duties of the Position
The Cultural Heritage and Resources Management MS program anticipates a number of part-time, temporary teaching opportunities. We are looking for individuals who can teach the following course as needed on a semester by semester basis: HDAA 592: Evaluating the Built Environment (a 2-unit course for graduate students focusing on architectural history and historic preservation).
Required Qualifications
To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:
A terminal degree in a discipline relevant to historic preservation and/or anthropology.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in documenting historic and cultural resources/heritage and in writing National Register of Historic Places nominations.
Rank and Salary
Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
- Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
- The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
- Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
- Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
- Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
- Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.
Please Submit
- Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)
Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:
- Temporary Faculty with three-year appointments do not need to reapply.
- Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach.
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.
CSU Out of State Policy
Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Contact Information
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu
Questions Concerning This Position May Be Directed To
Department Chair Name: Alexis Boutin
Email: boutin@sonoma.edu
The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
The University
Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.
Other Information
The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Job Roles at Sonoma State University Companies
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Sonoma State University Visa Sponsorship USA
Target faculty and academic staff openings
Sonoma State University's visa sponsorship activity is concentrated in academic and professional staff roles. Focus your search on faculty positions, research appointments, and specialized administrative roles where H-1B sponsorship is most commonly offered.
Understand the university's H-1B sponsorship process
As a public university, SSU sponsors H-1B visas through established HR procedures. Contact the international services office early to understand internal timelines, since university H-1B filings must align with USCIS deadlines and internal budget approval cycles.
Time your application around the academic hiring cycle
University hiring at SSU follows the academic calendar, with most faculty searches launching in fall for the following year. Applying early in that window gives you the best chance of landing a role with enough lead time for visa processing.
Filter for verified sponsors before you apply
Not every university role will come with sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where international candidates aren't genuinely considered.
Sonoma State University jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Sonoma State University JobsSee all 40+ Sonoma State University jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Sonoma State University roles.
Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sonoma State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Sonoma State University sponsors H-1B visas. Sponsorship is most common for faculty, researchers, and specialized professional staff where the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. The university's HR and international services office handles the filing process, and candidates should confirm sponsorship eligibility directly with the department before accepting an offer.
What visa types does Sonoma State University sponsor?
Sonoma State University sponsors H-1B visas for professional and academic roles, F-1 OPT and CPT for current students completing degree programs, and TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals. Green Card sponsorship is less common but may be pursued for long-term faculty in tenure-track positions, depending on department needs and funding.
Which departments or roles at Sonoma State University are most likely to offer visa sponsorship?
Academic departments hiring tenure-track or visiting faculty are the most consistent source of H-1B sponsorship at SSU. Research-oriented roles and specialized administrative positions in areas like technology, science, and business also see sponsorship activity. Roles requiring a specific advanced degree in a directly related field are best positioned for H-1B qualification.
How do I find open jobs at Sonoma State University that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists positions at verified sponsoring employers, including universities like Sonoma State, so you can browse openings filtered by real sponsorship history rather than guessing from a job description. Check SSU's official careers portal alongside Migrate Mate to catch all active postings, and reach out to the hiring department to confirm sponsorship before investing significant time in the application.
How do I approach the application timeline when targeting Sonoma State University for H-1B sponsorship?
University H-1B sponsorships involve multiple internal steps, including department approval, legal review, and USCIS filing, which can take several months. For cap-subject H-1B petitions, the April lottery deadline is fixed, so you need an offer in hand well before March. Starting conversations with SSU hiring managers in the fall academic recruitment cycle gives you the most realistic runway to meet these deadlines.
See which Sonoma State University employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Sonoma State University Jobs