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Position Title: Assistant Professor in Art History, before 1900, Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 138-History
Position Summary:
Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
The Department of History at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in art history and/or architectural history before 1900 of Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
The application deadline is September 1, 2026.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
Villanova University’s Art History program is situated within the History Department.
We seek a qualified candidate who will build upon and complement our interests in visual culture, material culture, sustainability, and museum studies (taking advantage of the museums of the Philadelphia region and the Villanova University Art Collection and Gallery). They will also contribute to our History MA. The position begins August 2027 with a teaching load of 2-2 for the 2027-28 academic year, then a 3-2 teaching load each year up to and including the year of their tenure review.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD is required at the time the position commences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
You will find detailed information about Villanova University’s Department of History at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/history.html.
Please direct any additional questions concerning this position to Dr. Tim McCall, Chair of the Art History Search Committee, at timothy.mccall@villanova.edu.
Posting Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/15/2026
Salary Posting Information: Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty
References Needed
Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
Posting Number: 20260037F
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Art History, before 1900, Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 138-History
Position Summary:
Why work at Villanova? Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
- Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
- Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
The Department of History at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in art history and/or architectural history before 1900 of Asia, Africa, Oceania, or the Indigenous Americas. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
The application deadline is September 1, 2026.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We seek an innovative teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate teaching and a robust research agenda. Interdisciplinarity and transregional expertise are especially welcomed, as is the ability to teach broadly and across geographic areas.
Villanova University’s Art History program is situated within the History Department.
We seek a qualified candidate who will build upon and complement our interests in visual culture, material culture, sustainability, and museum studies (taking advantage of the museums of the Philadelphia region and the Villanova University Art Collection and Gallery). They will also contribute to our History MA. The position begins August 2027 with a teaching load of 2-2 for the 2027-28 academic year, then a 3-2 teaching load each year up to and including the year of their tenure review.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD is required at the time the position commences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
You will find detailed information about Villanova University’s Department of History at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/history.html.
Please direct any additional questions concerning this position to Dr. Tim McCall, Chair of the Art History Search Committee, at timothy.mccall@villanova.edu.
Posting Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/15/2026
Salary Posting Information: Competitive
Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty
References Needed
Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
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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.