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Assistant Professor roles at U.S. universities regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Many institutions file I-140 petitions on behalf of foreign faculty, making academic hiring one of the more structured pathways to permanent residency. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the first step.
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Assistant Professor - Psychology
Agency
Texas A&M University - Victoria
Department
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Victoria, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Texas A&M University - Victoria is hiring for a tenure track position to join the faculty at the Assistant Professor level. The academic specialty is open, and successful candidates will contribute to the general needs of the Psychology program at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes Introduction to Psychology as well as specialized classes compatible with the teaching and research interests of the candidate. Faculty members will teach four courses each semester (24 credits per academic year).
Texas A&M University-Victoria has approximately 3,000 students, which allows a small faculty to student ratio. The department of psychology has 326 students and currently offers an undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Our recent entry into the Texas A&M University System is enabling us to build a new dynamic university, focused on continuing our strong programs and building a vibrant residential student body.
The position will be based in Victoria Texas a city of 65,000 surrounded by rural communities, but within an easy drive of Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Houston. This is a face-to-face position, and the successful candidate will maintain a regular presence on campus.
Applicants must apply online and include:
- Cover letter
- Current CV
- Full contact information for at least three academic references. At least two references should be prepared to address teaching effectiveness.
- Evidence of effective teaching, such as student evaluations and/or a statement of teaching philosophy.
- Copies of all college transcripts (official transcripts will be required of all finalists).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD or PSYD in psychology or ABD. Preference to those with prior teaching and leadership experience.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Assistant Professor - Psychology
Agency
Texas A&M University - Victoria
Department
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Victoria, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Texas A&M University - Victoria is hiring for a tenure track position to join the faculty at the Assistant Professor level. The academic specialty is open, and successful candidates will contribute to the general needs of the Psychology program at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes Introduction to Psychology as well as specialized classes compatible with the teaching and research interests of the candidate. Faculty members will teach four courses each semester (24 credits per academic year).
Texas A&M University-Victoria has approximately 3,000 students, which allows a small faculty to student ratio. The department of psychology has 326 students and currently offers an undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Our recent entry into the Texas A&M University System is enabling us to build a new dynamic university, focused on continuing our strong programs and building a vibrant residential student body.
The position will be based in Victoria Texas a city of 65,000 surrounded by rural communities, but within an easy drive of Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Houston. This is a face-to-face position, and the successful candidate will maintain a regular presence on campus.
Applicants must apply online and include:
- Cover letter
- Current CV
- Full contact information for at least three academic references. At least two references should be prepared to address teaching effectiveness.
- Evidence of effective teaching, such as student evaluations and/or a statement of teaching philosophy.
- Copies of all college transcripts (official transcripts will be required of all finalists).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD or PSYD in psychology or ABD. Preference to those with prior teaching and leadership experience.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in 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. 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.
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Find Assistant Professor JobsAssistant Professor Green Card Sponsorship: 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.
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