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Assistant Professor of Law jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Law school faculty roles typically qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals, with per-country priority date backlogs affecting nationals from high-demand countries.
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The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenured, and tenure-track positions beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek applications from candidates with scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We welcome candidates with teaching and research interests in all areas of law, and we have a particular interest in applicants in the fields of Anti-Discrimination Law, Civil Procedure; Federal Courts; Immigration; and Property.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have a JD, Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as a record of high academic achievement.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Posting Salary:
- $13,750 - $19,583 monthly; Excellent Benefits
Salary Range:
- Assistant/Associate Rank: $165,000-$180,000
- Professor Rank: $175,000-$235,000
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. For full consideration, please upload the following items in pdf format, for the managers’ review.
- A brief letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Research Agenda
- List of teaching preferences grouped by preferred subjects and secondary subjects
- Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.
All candidates, including those who have registered with the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, must complete an online application via the above link.
For questions about the position, contact: Professor Don Dripps at [lawappts@sandiego.edu].
If you have any technical difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
LOCATION
San Diego, California
FACULTY
Full-time regular
POSITION TITLE & DEPARTMENT
Assistant Professor of Law/ Professor of Law Posting #5721
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
University of San Diego School of Law. Recognized for the excellence of its faculty, curriculum, and clinical programs.
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
INTRODUCTION
The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenured, and tenure-track positions beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We seek applications from candidates with scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We welcome candidates with teaching and research interests in all areas of law, and we have a particular interest in applicants in the fields of Anti-Discrimination Law, Civil Procedure; Federal Courts; Immigration; and Property.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have a JD, Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as a record of high academic achievement.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Posting Salary:
- $13,750 - $19,583 monthly; Excellent Benefits
Salary Range:
- Assistant/Associate Rank: $165,000-$180,000
- Professor Rank: $175,000-$235,000
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. For full consideration, please upload the following items in pdf format, for the managers’ review.
- A brief letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Research Agenda
- List of teaching preferences grouped by preferred subjects and secondary subjects
- Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.
All candidates, including those who have registered with the AALS Faculty Appointments Register, must complete an online application via the above link.
For questions about the position, contact: Professor Don Dripps at [lawappts@sandiego.edu].
If you have any technical difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
LOCATION
San Diego, California
FACULTY
Full-time regular
POSITION TITLE & DEPARTMENT
Assistant Professor of Law/ Professor of Law Posting #5721
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
University of San Diego School of Law. Recognized for the excellence of its faculty, curriculum, and clinical programs.
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Law
Document your JD and academic credentials early
PERM requires your employer to certify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. Gather official transcripts, bar admission records, and published scholarship now so your credentials file is complete before recruitment begins.
Target law schools with tenure-track hiring patterns
Faculty positions at ABA-accredited law schools are the clearest fit for EB-2 advanced-degree sponsorship. Prioritize institutions that run structured faculty appointments processes, since PERM recruitment must follow DOL-mandated advertising steps tied to a genuine open position.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find law schools and universities with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're applying to employers who have already navigated PERM for academic faculty.
Request a prevailing wage determination before negotiating salary
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for postsecondary law teachers in your target metro so your offer aligns with DOL requirements from the start.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your priority date timeline
If you hold a JD or higher, your employer will likely file under EB-2. Nationals of India or China face per-country backlogs under both categories. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand your realistic wait before accepting a sponsorship offer.
Clarify portability rights before changing law schools
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Confirm in writing that any new law school role qualifies as the same occupational category before resigning.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a law school sponsor a foreign national for a green card rather than an H-1B?
Yes. Law schools can sponsor faculty through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card pathway instead of, or alongside, an H-1B visa. Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing.
How does PERM labor certification work for an Assistant Professor of Law role?
PERM requires the law school to test the U.S. labor market by running DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including newspaper ads, a campus posting, and other prescribed outreach. The school must demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker applied. After completing recruitment, the employer files the ETA Form 9089 with the Department of Labor. Only after PERM certification can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How do I find law schools that actively sponsor green cards for faculty?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can search for law schools and universities that have already gone through the PERM process for academic roles. This saves time compared to cold-applying and asking HR about sponsorship during interviews, which many candidates find awkward early in the process.
What happens to my green card case if I change law school employers mid-process?
The answer depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting your case. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new employer may be able to use that approved petition to retain your priority date when filing a new I-140, even if the original employer withdraws the petition.
Does my nationality affect how long green card sponsorship takes for a law faculty role?
Yes. Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of India and China face significant priority date backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Nationals from most other countries typically see shorter waits. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to see the current cutoff dates for your country of birth before committing to a sponsorship timeline with a prospective employer.