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Assistant Professor roles at U.S. universities qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, and academic employers are generally familiar with visa sponsorship for faculty hires. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so once you have an offer, timing is on your side.
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Employee Type: Faculty
Department: Community Nursing
Campus Location: NURSING - ADMINISTRATION/FACULTY
Job Summary/Basic Functions
LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our faculty as a Nurse Scientist. Our School of Nursing is recognized for its excellence within an academic health sciences center environment, offering a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Our nursing faculty have the opportunity to educate future nurses at the BSN, MN/MSN, DNP and PhD levels, including working in state-of-the-art simulation laboratories. This role includes conducting research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging in faculty practice, and pursuing entrepreneurial and consultative activities. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong research focus in cancer care, including cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, or palliative care.
- Incumbent will mentor students and junior faculty, participate in curriculum development, and promote excellence in cancer care research and nursing education.
- Engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research collaborations within the academic health sciences center and across diverse fields, contributing to the broader scientific community.
- Publish original research in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences to advance the body of knowledge in cancer nursing and healthcare.
- Secure research grants from federal agencies, foundations, and other external sources to support scholarly activities and advance innovative cancer care interventions.
- Contribute to the academic community by mentoring junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering their development as emerging nurse scientists.
- Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, research centers, and clinical networks to translate research into practice and improve cancer patient outcomes.
- Serve as a research mentor for PhD and DNP students, providing guidance on dissertation projects and fostering scholarly excellence.
- Participate in curriculum development, particularly in areas related to oncology nursing, evidence-based practice, and research methodologies.
- Mentor students and junior faculty in writing for publication, grant writing, and presenting research at scholarly meetings.
- Engage in community outreach and advocacy initiatives to promote cancer prevention, education, and research within diverse populations.
We invite you to submit your curriculum vitae for this following faculty position.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Doctorate
Required Field of Study: Nursing or related field.
Certifications or Licenses Required: Licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana as a Registered Nurse by start date.
Number of years required to perform the job: Three (3) years of recent nursing experience.
Type of experience required to perform the job: Evidence of success in an extramurally funded program of research; Active engagement in research; Current evidence of successful dissemination of research findings. Ability to manage research conceptually & practically within a data driven organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: PhD
Preferred Discipline: Candidates pursuing a career in Nursing Research.
Preferred Experience: Academic leadership/administration experience; National recognition as a leader in the field of research.
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - RESEARCH
Employee Type: Faculty
Department: Community Nursing
Campus Location: NURSING - ADMINISTRATION/FACULTY
Job Summary/Basic Functions
LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our faculty as a Nurse Scientist. Our School of Nursing is recognized for its excellence within an academic health sciences center environment, offering a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Our nursing faculty have the opportunity to educate future nurses at the BSN, MN/MSN, DNP and PhD levels, including working in state-of-the-art simulation laboratories. This role includes conducting research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging in faculty practice, and pursuing entrepreneurial and consultative activities. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong research focus in cancer care, including cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, or palliative care.
- Incumbent will mentor students and junior faculty, participate in curriculum development, and promote excellence in cancer care research and nursing education.
- Engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research collaborations within the academic health sciences center and across diverse fields, contributing to the broader scientific community.
- Publish original research in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences to advance the body of knowledge in cancer nursing and healthcare.
- Secure research grants from federal agencies, foundations, and other external sources to support scholarly activities and advance innovative cancer care interventions.
- Contribute to the academic community by mentoring junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering their development as emerging nurse scientists.
- Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, research centers, and clinical networks to translate research into practice and improve cancer patient outcomes.
- Serve as a research mentor for PhD and DNP students, providing guidance on dissertation projects and fostering scholarly excellence.
- Participate in curriculum development, particularly in areas related to oncology nursing, evidence-based practice, and research methodologies.
- Mentor students and junior faculty in writing for publication, grant writing, and presenting research at scholarly meetings.
- Engage in community outreach and advocacy initiatives to promote cancer prevention, education, and research within diverse populations.
We invite you to submit your curriculum vitae for this following faculty position.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Doctorate
Required Field of Study: Nursing or related field.
Certifications or Licenses Required: Licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana as a Registered Nurse by start date.
Number of years required to perform the job: Three (3) years of recent nursing experience.
Type of experience required to perform the job: Evidence of success in an extramurally funded program of research; Active engagement in research; Current evidence of successful dissemination of research findings. Ability to manage research conceptually & practically within a data driven organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: PhD
Preferred Discipline: Candidates pursuing a career in Nursing Research.
Preferred Experience: Academic leadership/administration experience; National recognition as a leader in the field of research.
Additional Information About Our School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Professor
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. search committees
U.S. hiring committees evaluate your PhD, publications, and teaching experience against domestic candidates. Frame your research record in field-standard U.S. terms and confirm your Australian degree satisfies the specialty occupation requirement before you apply.
Target universities with active faculty hiring pipelines
R1 and R2 research universities post tenure-track and visiting faculty positions through their HR portals and discipline-specific academic job boards. Search by department and position type, then filter for institutions in states where your field has strong funding.
Ask about the LCA early in salary negotiations
The Labor Condition Application locks in your offered wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Raise this before your offer letter is finalized so the salary reflects that floor and avoids a DOL compliance issue later.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer is signed
Once your offer letter is confirmed, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. Academic HR teams often have no E-3 experience, so having a dedicated filing service prevents avoidable delays.
Find Assistant Professor jobs with E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces faculty roles at employers with verified E-3 sponsorship history. Filtering by job title and visa type saves you from applying to positions where the institution won't support an E-3 petition.
Clarify your visa status before the campus visit stage
Many search committees don't realize the E-3 doesn't require a lottery or USCIS petition. Addressing this proactively during the phone screen, not at the offer stage, prevents late-stage hesitation from departments unfamiliar with Australian visa options.
E-3 Visa Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Assistant Professor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Professor roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing positions at institutions willing to support your application. Academic job postings often don't advertise visa support explicitly, which makes filtering by sponsorship history especially useful for this role.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does the E-3 visa work differently for faculty positions than for industry roles?
The E-3 requirements are the same, but the application experience differs. Universities handle LCA filing through their HR or general counsel office rather than a dedicated immigration team, which can slow the process. Your role as Assistant Professor must qualify as a specialty occupation, which a position requiring a PhD or equivalent research credential generally satisfies. You'll still need a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate interview.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Assistant Professor hire?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is almost always the better path for faculty roles. There's no lottery and no annual cap, so an E-3 offer can move to a consulate appointment within weeks of LCA certification. H-1B visa cap-subject positions require lottery selection each April for an October 1 start, which can delay a hire by 12 months or more. Cap-exempt H-1B employers like universities exist, but the E-3 is faster for most faculty appointments.
Can I change institutions after arriving on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 application. Your status is tied to the specific employer and role listed in your petition. If you accept a position at a different institution, you'll need your new employer to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to a consulate for a new E-3 stamp before starting work there.