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Assistant Clinical Director jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals; EB-3 covers candidates with a bachelor's degree and qualifying experience. Per-country limits mean priority-date backlogs vary by nationality.
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The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Occupational Therapy Program. This 12-month renewable term appointment begins July 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will serve as Director of Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) while also functioning as core faculty, with responsibilities that include teaching, advising graduate students, supervising research, and coordinating admissions. The Occupational Therapy Program is ACOTE-accredited and maintains a 100% NBCOT pass rate. The position offers opportunities for collaboration across Health Professions programs and throughout the College.
The successful candidate will join a highly engaged faculty at a nationally recognized public university. CHBS is committed to fostering a welcoming, innovative environment that supports excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service while promoting collaboration, belonging, and meaningful community impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Serve as core faculty teaching graduate courses in an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Serve as the Director to JMU’s Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES).
- Advise graduate students.
- Mentor graduate student research and, where appropriate, disseminate student work.
- Serve as the admissions coordinator.
- Participate in community-based outreach and training programs in areas of expertise.
- Participate in service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
- Assist in ongoing curricular development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist.
- Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Virginia, or eligible for Virginia licensure with the requirement to obtain by August 10, 2027.
- Commitment to interprofessional education and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree awarded by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
- Strong record of scholarly experience.
- Evidence of professional service.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with clinical expertise in adult practice and rehabilitation.
- Evidence of an active scholarly agenda.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
Applicants must submit:
- (1) faculty profile,
- (2) cover letter addressing teaching, leadership, and scholarship experience,
- (3) leadership philosophy (uploaded under "Other Document #1"),
- (4) teaching philosophy,
- (5) curriculum vitae, and
- (6) contact information for three professional references.
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO STATEMENT
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
LOCATION
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) at James Madison University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Occupational Therapy Program. This 12-month renewable term appointment begins July 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will serve as Director of Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES) while also functioning as core faculty, with responsibilities that include teaching, advising graduate students, supervising research, and coordinating admissions. The Occupational Therapy Program is ACOTE-accredited and maintains a 100% NBCOT pass rate. The position offers opportunities for collaboration across Health Professions programs and throughout the College.
The successful candidate will join a highly engaged faculty at a nationally recognized public university. CHBS is committed to fostering a welcoming, innovative environment that supports excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service while promoting collaboration, belonging, and meaningful community impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Serve as core faculty teaching graduate courses in an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Serve as the Director to JMU’s Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services (OTCES).
- Advise graduate students.
- Mentor graduate student research and, where appropriate, disseminate student work.
- Serve as the admissions coordinator.
- Participate in community-based outreach and training programs in areas of expertise.
- Participate in service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.
- Assist in ongoing curricular development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist.
- Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Virginia, or eligible for Virginia licensure with the requirement to obtain by August 10, 2027.
- Commitment to interprofessional education and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree awarded by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
- Strong record of scholarly experience.
- Evidence of professional service.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants with clinical expertise in adult practice and rehabilitation.
- Evidence of an active scholarly agenda.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
Applicants must submit:
- (1) faculty profile,
- (2) cover letter addressing teaching, leadership, and scholarship experience,
- (3) leadership philosophy (uploaded under "Other Document #1"),
- (4) teaching philosophy,
- (5) curriculum vitae, and
- (6) contact information for three professional references.
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO STATEMENT
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
LOCATION
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Clinical Director
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Gather transcripts, licensure records, and employment verification letters that document your advanced degree or bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive clinical leadership experience. USCIS scrutinizes whether each year of experience was genuinely supervisory, not merely clinical.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Assistant Clinical Director roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history so you spend time on organizations that have already navigated PERM, not ones that are unfamiliar with the process.
Target health systems with dedicated immigration counsel
Large hospital networks and federally qualified health centers routinely sponsor clinical leadership roles through PERM. Ask HR during early conversations whether they retain in-house or outside immigration counsel, since that signals genuine sponsorship capacity rather than theoretical willingness.
Request a prevailing wage check before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level before negotiations, so an offer below Level II or III doesn't stall your PERM filing later.
Understand the recruitment test before PERM is filed
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment test, including print and online job postings, before DOL certifies the application. If the employer has already hired you, confirm they conducted and documented this recruitment in advance, not after your start date.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals of India and China regularly face multi-year backlogs in EB-2 and EB-3, so check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to plan your timeline realistically.
Green Card Assistant Clinical Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Assistant Clinical Director roles?
Most Assistant Clinical Director positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a specialty. Some employers sponsor under EB-3 when the posted position specifies a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience. Your employer's immigration counsel reviews the job description to determine which category PERM supports.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization for up to six years and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence and involves PERM labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of some countries.
How long does the PERM process take for a clinical director-level role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination request to DOL, a mandatory recruitment period, and DOL review of the application itself. Processing times vary and DOL does not publish fixed timelines. Audits, which are more common for management and supervisory roles, can extend the process significantly. Your employer should build in substantial lead time before your current work authorization expires.
Where can I find employers that sponsor green cards for Assistant Clinical Director jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can focus on organizations that have completed PERM before. Health systems, behavioral health networks, and large outpatient groups are among the employer types that most consistently sponsor clinical leadership roles at this level.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
AC21 portability allows you to change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. If you move before that threshold, the process generally restarts. An approved I-140 can protect your original priority date if your new employer files a fresh petition.