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Assistant Professor of Finance jobs at U.S. universities can qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 category. Most universities file PERM labor certification with DOL, then petition USCIS for permanent residence. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the process early matters.
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Position type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Finance
Applications Open: Nov 03 2026
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
The Finance Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, is accepting applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start late January 2027. The position is renewable annually, potentially leading to an appointment of Associate Teaching Professor following five consecutive years of excellent performance evaluations.
The Manning School of Business boasts a vibrant community of approximately 4,000 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and grad certificate students and holds accreditation from AACSB International. Situated in a modern facility equipped with cutting-edge classrooms and a dedicated Trading Room housing 20 Bloomberg terminals, the school offers an unparalleled learning environment. Nestled just 30 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell, with its expansive campus, serves as the second-largest public university in Massachusetts, catering to over 18,000 students.
UMass Lowell is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) university. The Finance Department offers Ph.D. and MS degrees in Finance, a Finance concentration in the MBA, and a Finance concentration in the BSBA program. The incoming candidate would be expected to teach three courses per semester and to engage in substantial departmental service. Service could include student advising, mentoring, and recruiting, supporting undergraduate co-curricular activities, and managing the trading room.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in finance or MBA with a finance concentration from an AACSB accredited school
- The ability to work effectively in teams
- A record of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or DBA degree in finance from an AACSB accredited school
- Ability to teach a wide variety of finance classes at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Ability to advise students, supervise honors projects, and mentor student clubs
- Experience in managing a Bloomberg terminal-based finance lab
- Ability to integrate AI tools and data analysis skills (such as Python or advanced Excel) into finance courses
- Professional experience relevant to finance
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. The anticipated salary range, pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, lists minimum salary of $75,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor. However, our anticipated expected minimum salary is expected to be $110,000. The anticipated maximum salary, depending on qualifications and departmental considerations, is not expected to exceed $122,000.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at: https://www.uml.edu/hr/askhr.aspx for information regarding benefits and related employment matters or if you have any questions about the position.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter detailing accomplishments; teaching interests, experience and philosophy; and professional background
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student course evaluations, department chair reviews, teaching awards)
- Names and contact information for three references.
All materials should be submitted electronically through the UMass Lowell employment portal.
Job no: 530456
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Finance
Applications Open: Nov 03 2026
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
The Finance Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, is accepting applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to start late January 2027. The position is renewable annually, potentially leading to an appointment of Associate Teaching Professor following five consecutive years of excellent performance evaluations.
The Manning School of Business boasts a vibrant community of approximately 4,000 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and grad certificate students and holds accreditation from AACSB International. Situated in a modern facility equipped with cutting-edge classrooms and a dedicated Trading Room housing 20 Bloomberg terminals, the school offers an unparalleled learning environment. Nestled just 30 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell, with its expansive campus, serves as the second-largest public university in Massachusetts, catering to over 18,000 students.
UMass Lowell is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) university. The Finance Department offers Ph.D. and MS degrees in Finance, a Finance concentration in the MBA, and a Finance concentration in the BSBA program. The incoming candidate would be expected to teach three courses per semester and to engage in substantial departmental service. Service could include student advising, mentoring, and recruiting, supporting undergraduate co-curricular activities, and managing the trading room.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in finance or MBA with a finance concentration from an AACSB accredited school
- The ability to work effectively in teams
- A record of high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or DBA degree in finance from an AACSB accredited school
- Ability to teach a wide variety of finance classes at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Ability to advise students, supervise honors projects, and mentor student clubs
- Experience in managing a Bloomberg terminal-based finance lab
- Ability to integrate AI tools and data analysis skills (such as Python or advanced Excel) into finance courses
- Professional experience relevant to finance
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. The anticipated salary range, pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, lists minimum salary of $75,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor. However, our anticipated expected minimum salary is expected to be $110,000. The anticipated maximum salary, depending on qualifications and departmental considerations, is not expected to exceed $122,000.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the University of Massachusetts Lowell Human Resources Department at: https://www.uml.edu/hr/askhr.aspx for information regarding benefits and related employment matters or if you have any questions about the position.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter detailing accomplishments; teaching interests, experience and philosophy; and professional background
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student course evaluations, department chair reviews, teaching awards)
- Names and contact information for three references.
All materials should be submitted electronically through the UMass Lowell employment portal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Finance
Align your credentials to EB-2 standards
A Ph.D. in Finance or Economics positions you for EB-2 from the start. If your doctorate is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency before any employer files PERM on your behalf.
Target tenure-track roles at research universities
Research-focused universities with dedicated HR and immigration counsel process PERM petitions far more routinely than teaching colleges. Faculty job postings at R1 and R2 institutions are where green card sponsorship commitments are most common for Finance faculty.
Search for green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. universities and employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Use it to identify which institutions actively file I-140 petitions for Assistant Professor of Finance positions.
Understand PERM's recruitment test requirements
DOL requires employers to conduct a genuine, documented recruitment effort before filing PERM. For faculty roles, that typically means a national journal advertisement and campus postings. Confirm your prospective employer has run this process correctly to avoid PERM audits or denials.
Check your priority date against USCIS Visa Bulletins
If you were born in India or China, priority-date backlogs can significantly delay when you can file for adjustment of status. Track your PERM approval date and check USCIS monthly Visa Bulletins to understand your filing window and avoid gaps in work authorization.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your position and location. Cross-check the wage level offered against the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code before signing your offer letter to flag any compliance issues early.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Assistant Professor of Finance roles?
Most tenure-track Assistant Professor of Finance positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree. A Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field satisfies this standard. If your highest degree is a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 is still possible, or you may qualify under EB-3 as a professional with a bachelor's degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Finance faculty role?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization in three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. PERM requires the university to conduct a genuine recruitment test and obtain DOL labor certification before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, a more involved process than H-1B but one that confers permanent status.
How do I find universities that actively sponsor green cards for Finance faculty?
Migrate Mate lists employers and universities with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. Focusing on R1 and R2 research universities increases your odds, as these institutions have established immigration counsel and sponsor faculty I-140 petitions on a regular basis.
What happens to my green card case if I change universities during the process?
The timing matters. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new position in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new employer can often retain that priority date when filing a new I-140, which protects you against losing years of waiting time.
Can per-country backlogs affect my Finance faculty green card timeline?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 both have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of India and China face the longest priority-date backlogs due to high demand relative to available numbers. Nationals of most other countries typically wait far less. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing which priority dates are current, and your place in line is determined by when DOL approved your PERM application.