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The Department of Biology at St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Organismal Biology with a specialty in extreme environments, beginning January 1, 2027. The salary range is $75,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching responsibilities will include participation in one or more of our core biology courses (Principles of Biology I and II, Genetics, and Ecology and Evolution), an upper division laboratory course in organismal biology and/or ecophysiology and further opportunities to teach electives and biology laboratories in the candidate's specialty. There is also the expectation that the successful candidates will establish and maintain an exceptional research program involving undergraduates. All professors at St. Mary's College are expected to contribute to the college-wide core curriculum as well as to their departmental curriculum. The Department of Biology faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are eager to nurture and support growth of students, staff, and faculty, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and international community members, as well as community members with disabilities, among others.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or related fields and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
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Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
St. Mary's College of Maryland embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests including plan for seeking external funding, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). In support of inclusive hiring practices, the College will also request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews.
Applications are being accepted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/196642. Questions may be directed to Dr. Emily F. Brownlee, Department Chair, at efbrownlee@smcm.edu.
Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Biology at St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Organismal Biology with a specialty in extreme environments, beginning January 1, 2027. The salary range is $75,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching responsibilities will include participation in one or more of our core biology courses (Principles of Biology I and II, Genetics, and Ecology and Evolution), an upper division laboratory course in organismal biology and/or ecophysiology and further opportunities to teach electives and biology laboratories in the candidate's specialty. There is also the expectation that the successful candidates will establish and maintain an exceptional research program involving undergraduates. All professors at St. Mary's College are expected to contribute to the college-wide core curriculum as well as to their departmental curriculum. The Department of Biology faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are eager to nurture and support growth of students, staff, and faculty, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and international community members, as well as community members with disabilities, among others.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology or related fields and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
OTHER
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
St. Mary's College of Maryland embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their teaching will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests including plan for seeking external funding, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available). In support of inclusive hiring practices, the College will also request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews.
Applications are being accepted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/196642. Questions may be directed to Dr. Emily F. Brownlee, Department Chair, at efbrownlee@smcm.edu.
Review of applications will begin October 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Professor
Document your teaching and research credentials early
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. Organize your publications, teaching evaluations, and degree equivalency documents before applying so your file supports the employer's recruitment obligations from day one.
Target universities with faculty sponsorship history
R1 research universities and large public institutions file PERM petitions for foreign faculty far more often than small liberal arts colleges. Use Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Professor listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity.
Clarify sponsorship scope during faculty interviews
Ask the department administrator, not the faculty committee, whether the offer includes PERM and I-140 filing or only H-1B visa. Some institutions cap green card support at tenured positions, leaving tenure-track Assistant Professors without a long-term path.
Understand how the EB-2 NIW self-petition applies to academics
If your research area has national importance, you may self-petition under EB-2 National Interest Waiver without an employer filing PERM. USCIS evaluates your research impact independently, which bypasses the labor certification requirement entirely.
Check prevailing wage requirements before accepting an offer
PERM filings require your offered salary to meet or exceed DOL's prevailing wage for the role and location. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search tool to confirm compliance before the department submits the labor certification application.
Account for PERM timing in your tenure clock
PERM processing currently averages 12 to 18 months before the I-140 is even filed. If your institution's policy ties green card sponsorship to your pre-tenure review timeline, initiate the conversation with HR in your first or second year, not your fifth.
Green Card Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most U.S. universities sponsor Assistant Professors for a green card?
Many research universities and state institutions do sponsor tenure-track Assistant Professors through PERM, but it's not universal. Smaller colleges and community colleges often limit sponsorship to tenured positions or don't offer it at all. Confirming sponsorship policy before accepting an offer is essential, since some institutions only commit after a positive third-year review.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for faculty?
H-1B is a temporary work authorization tied to your employer and capped at six years in most cases. PERM is the first step toward permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone currently takes over a year before the I-140 petition is filed, making early initiation critical for Assistant Professors on a tenure clock.
Can an Assistant Professor self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS allows advanced-degree professionals whose work has substantial merit and national importance to file without an employer and without PERM. Academic researchers with strong publication records, citations, and demonstrable impact on their field have a credible path under this category, provided their research aligns with a national priority area.
Where can I find Assistant Professor jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Professor listings specifically filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Rather than cold-applying and asking HR whether sponsorship is possible, you start from a list of institutions that have already filed PERM or I-140 petitions for academic roles, which saves significant time in your search.
Does the EB-2 or EB-3 category matter for my country of birth as an Assistant Professor?
It can matter significantly. For nationals of India and China, both EB-2 and EB-3 have multi-year backlogs due to per-country caps. Nationals from most other countries face little or no wait in either category. Your priority date is established when PERM is filed, so starting the process in your first or second year as an Assistant Professor preserves your place in the queue regardless of future backlogs.