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Adjunct Instructor roles at U.S. colleges and universities can qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and the position's requirements. PERM labor certification is the standard first step, and many higher-education employers have established sponsorship pipelines for foreign faculty.
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Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
This position is based in the following office location:
Manchester, NH
The opportunity
The Adjunct Instructor for Private Piano Lessons provides individualized piano instruction to students pursuing studies in music and performance. The instructor assists students in developing technical proficiency, musicianship, interpretive skills, and artistic expression through one-on-one lessons. You will foster a supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth, confidence, and achievement while helping students meet program and course learning outcomes.
The following course is available to teach:
MUS250 - Private Music Lessons
What you'll do:
- Provide high-quality individual piano instruction to students at varying levels of vocal experience and proficiency.
- Assess student abilities and develop personalized instructional plans to support technical and musical growth.
- Recruit students to participate in private piano lessons by promoting the opportunity through campus outreach, student engagement, and collaboration with music faculty and program partners.
- Teach piano technique, sight-reading, music theory application, keyboard skills, repertoire interpretation, and performance practices.
- Guide students in repertoire selection appropriate to their skill level, musical interests, and educational goals.
- Prepare students for recitals, auditions, performances, juries, and other program requirements.
- Evaluate student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and assessment records in accordance with university policies.
- Communicate regularly with students regarding expectations, goals, and performance preparation.
- Encourage the development of effective practice habits, independent learning skills, and lifelong musicianship.
What we're looking for:
- Master's degree in Piano Performance, Music, Music Education, Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience as a pianist or private piano instructor.
- Knowledge of piano pedagogy, keyboard literature, and age-appropriate instructional methods.
- Ability to teach students with diverse musical backgrounds and experience levels.
LI-Onsite
The compensation range listed below is our pay for our standard adjunct positions. Due to the nature of this particular role the pay will be $420 per student per semester. The actual offer will be based on experience, skills, degree, discipline, and other business and organizational needs.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
Compensation
The standard compensation for courses is $2,800 - $3,400 per 16-week undergraduate or graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.
Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
This position is based in the following office location:
Manchester, NH
The opportunity
The Adjunct Instructor for Private Piano Lessons provides individualized piano instruction to students pursuing studies in music and performance. The instructor assists students in developing technical proficiency, musicianship, interpretive skills, and artistic expression through one-on-one lessons. You will foster a supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth, confidence, and achievement while helping students meet program and course learning outcomes.
The following course is available to teach:
MUS250 - Private Music Lessons
What you'll do:
- Provide high-quality individual piano instruction to students at varying levels of vocal experience and proficiency.
- Assess student abilities and develop personalized instructional plans to support technical and musical growth.
- Recruit students to participate in private piano lessons by promoting the opportunity through campus outreach, student engagement, and collaboration with music faculty and program partners.
- Teach piano technique, sight-reading, music theory application, keyboard skills, repertoire interpretation, and performance practices.
- Guide students in repertoire selection appropriate to their skill level, musical interests, and educational goals.
- Prepare students for recitals, auditions, performances, juries, and other program requirements.
- Evaluate student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and assessment records in accordance with university policies.
- Communicate regularly with students regarding expectations, goals, and performance preparation.
- Encourage the development of effective practice habits, independent learning skills, and lifelong musicianship.
What we're looking for:
- Master's degree in Piano Performance, Music, Music Education, Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience as a pianist or private piano instructor.
- Knowledge of piano pedagogy, keyboard literature, and age-appropriate instructional methods.
- Ability to teach students with diverse musical backgrounds and experience levels.
LI-Onsite
The compensation range listed below is our pay for our standard adjunct positions. Due to the nature of this particular role the pay will be $420 per student per semester. The actual offer will be based on experience, skills, degree, discipline, and other business and organizational needs.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
Compensation
The standard compensation for courses is $2,800 - $3,400 per 16-week undergraduate or graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Adjunct Instructor
Match your credentials to the right EB category
Adjunct roles requiring a master's degree or higher typically qualify for EB-2, while those requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. Confirm which category applies before you apply so your credential documents align with the PERM filing from day one.
Target institutions with active PERM filing history
Community colleges and regional universities sponsor foreign faculty more regularly than small private institutions. Search DOL PERM disclosure data by institution name and SOC code 25-1099 to identify schools that have filed for instructors in your discipline within the last two years.
Ask HR about the recruitment documentation requirement
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. Adjunct hiring moves fast, so ask HR early whether they can run a compliant recruitment campaign alongside your hire to satisfy DOL requirements without reposting the position months later.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring adjunct employers
Adjunct sponsorship opportunities rarely surface through generic job searches. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Adjunct Instructor roles at institutions with green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where a PERM pathway already exists rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Secure a foreign credential evaluation before PERM begins
If your degree was earned outside the U.S., DOL requires a credential equivalency evaluation as part of the PERM record. Get a NACES-member evaluation completed before your employer files, since delays at this stage can stall the entire labor certification process.
Understand the priority date backlog for your country
EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates vary significantly by country of birth. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a role, especially if you're from India or China, where multi-year backlogs can separate PERM approval from actual green card issuance.
Green Card Adjunct Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an adjunct instructor position qualify for a green card?
Yes, provided the position meets the DOL's specialty occupation standard and the employer is willing to sponsor. Most adjunct roles requiring a master's degree qualify under EB-2; those requiring a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. The employer must complete PERM labor certification, file an I-140 petition, and the employee must complete adjustment of status or consular processing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for adjunct instructors?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that requires renewal every few years. There's no annual lottery for EB-3, and EB-2 has no cap concerns for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes two to five years, compared to H-1B visa status that can begin within months of selection.
Which institutions are most likely to sponsor adjunct instructors for a green card?
Public community colleges, state university systems, and research universities with established international faculty programs are the most active PERM sponsors for instructors. Smaller private colleges and for-profit institutions sponsor less frequently. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL PERM disclosure data filtered by SOC code 25-1099, which covers postsecondary teachers broadly.
Where can I find adjunct instructor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Adjunct Instructor roles at institutions with green card sponsorship history, filtering out employers who have never filed PERM. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a school won't support permanent residency sponsorship for adjunct-level hires.
Does a part-time adjunct position qualify for PERM sponsorship?
DOL generally requires the sponsored position to be a permanent, full-time role for PERM eligibility. Part-time adjunct contracts, which are common in U.S. higher education, typically don't meet this standard. If your institution wants to sponsor you, you'll usually need a full-time appointment or a conversion to a continuing lecturer or assistant professor line before PERM can be filed.