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Adjunct Professor of English jobs with green card sponsorship exist at community colleges, universities, and language institutes willing to file PERM labor certification and sponsor an I-140 petition. EB-2 covers candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive teaching experience, while EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree alone.
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The Department of English and Media Studies invites applications for future adjunct positions in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) expository writing to teach fully matriculated undergraduate students. The ESOL Program seeks applicants with a specialization in TESOL and a record of excellence in university instruction in expository writing. Preference will be given to candidates with an appropriate terminal degree and facility in the use of information technology in the classroom.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re sharing the salary grade range for this role.
SALARY RANGE:
Compensation for adjunct faculty is governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Bentley University and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509.
For the 2025–26 academic year, adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $7,225.00 per course.
Courses with labs and other four-credit courses shall will be compensated at a higher minimum rate of $9,333.00 per course.
If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of English and Media Studies invites applications for future adjunct positions in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) expository writing to teach fully matriculated undergraduate students. The ESOL Program seeks applicants with a specialization in TESOL and a record of excellence in university instruction in expository writing. Preference will be given to candidates with an appropriate terminal degree and facility in the use of information technology in the classroom.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re sharing the salary grade range for this role.
SALARY RANGE:
Compensation for adjunct faculty is governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Bentley University and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 509.
For the 2025–26 academic year, adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $7,225.00 per course.
Courses with labs and other four-credit courses shall will be compensated at a higher minimum rate of $9,333.00 per course.
If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.
Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Adjunct Professor of English
Document your teaching experience progressively
PERM requires proving a continuous upward trajectory in your English instruction career. Collect syllabi, student evaluations, department letters, and contracts that show increasing responsibility across each position you've held.
Target community colleges with tenure-track pathways
Community colleges that convert adjunct roles into full-time lecturer or tenure-track positions are far more likely to absorb PERM recruitment costs. Focus your search on institutions with stated hiring pipelines rather than those filling perpetual part-time gaps.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers in higher education with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and location, so you're only applying to institutions that have already committed to the PERM process.
Verify your prevailing wage category before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage, and knowing your Level I through IV wage tier prevents costly renegotiations after the I-140 is filed.
Secure credential evaluations aligned with EB-2 standards
If your English literature or linguistics degree was earned outside the U.S., obtain a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member service. USCIS adjudicators compare foreign transcripts against U.S. master's equivalency standards when reviewing EB-2 advanced-degree petitions.
Clarify AC21 portability before your I-485 filing
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a substantially similar English teaching role at a new institution without restarting PERM. Confirm in writing with any prospective employer that the new position qualifies before resigning your current role.
Green Card Adjunct Professor of English: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an adjunct professor role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or the equivalent in English, linguistics, literature, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job requirements as written, not the applicant's credentials alone. Employers must demonstrate through the PERM process that a master's degree is a bona fide requirement for the specific adjunct role being sponsored.
How is green card sponsorship through PERM different from H-1B sponsorship for adjunct professors?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with two- or three-year increments and no path to permanence on its own. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a multi-step permanent residency process: the employer first files a prevailing wage determination with DOL, conducts a supervised recruitment test, files the PERM application, then petitions USCIS via I-140. Priority date backlogs, especially for nationals of India and China, can extend total wait times significantly before the final I-485 adjustment of status is approved.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for English adjunct roles?
Community colleges converting adjunct positions to full-time lecturer roles, state university systems with ongoing foreign-national faculty, and accredited language institutes with high international student enrollment are the most common sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to identify institutions with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship for teaching roles before investing time in applications.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for adjunct professor candidates?
Before filing PERM, the employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including print and online job postings, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. As a foreign candidate, you aren't involved in this step, but its outcome directly determines whether your PERM application can move forward. Any hire of a qualified U.S. applicant during recruitment legally blocks the sponsorship.
Can I transfer my priority date if I change institutions during the green card process?
Yes, in most cases. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can be retained when a new employer files a fresh I-140 on your behalf, even if you change institutions before your I-485 is filed. If your I-485 has already been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a substantially similar English teaching role without restarting the PERM process entirely.