Green Card Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jobs
Assistant Professor of Mathematics jobs at U.S. universities can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Tenure-track and visiting positions at degree-granting institutions regularly sponsor foreign nationals, making this one of the more accessible paths to permanent residence in academia.
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The department teaches a wide variety of courses, from general education through graduate-level mathematics courses. In addition to serving our mathematics majors, we heavily support the engineering programs in the college. The current faculty in the department have research strengths in the areas of applied and computational mathematics, mathematics of materials, finite group theory, geometric combinatorics, and mathematics education. Successful applicants would not be required to engage in research but are welcome to participate in research efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have at least an M.S. in mathematics or a closely related field and be eligible to work in the USA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching entry-level college mathematics.
- Experience coordinating multi-section courses.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation. Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section.
Application Deadline: December 5th, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
American Association of University Professors
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Iron Bones
Email:
ibones@uakron.edu
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
STATE OF RESIDENCE STATEMENT
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
INTRODUCTION
The department teaches a wide variety of courses, from general education through graduate-level mathematics courses. In addition to serving our mathematics majors, we heavily support the engineering programs in the college. The current faculty in the department have research strengths in the areas of applied and computational mathematics, mathematics of materials, finite group theory, geometric combinatorics, and mathematics education. Successful applicants would not be required to engage in research but are welcome to participate in research efforts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have at least an M.S. in mathematics or a closely related field and be eligible to work in the USA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching entry-level college mathematics.
- Experience coordinating multi-section courses.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation. Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section.
Application Deadline: December 5th, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
American Association of University Professors
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Iron Bones
Email:
ibones@uakron.edu
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
STATE OF RESIDENCE STATEMENT
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
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Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, meaning a master's or Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related field. If you hold only a bachelor's, five years of progressive post-degree experience documented through letters and transcripts can substitute for USCIS adjudication purposes.
Use O*NET to frame your credentials
O*NET lists the standard tasks and skills for postsecondary mathematics teachers. Cross-reference your CV against that profile before applying so your teaching and research experience maps clearly to the occupation PERM filings and I-140 petitions will reference.
Target departments with tenure-track openings
Research universities and four-year colleges filing PERM for mathematics faculty almost always do so for tenure-track lines, not adjunct or visiting roles. Focus your applications on positions explicitly advertising a tenure track, since those employers have already budgeted for a multi-year sponsorship process.
Find green-card-sponsoring math employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. universities and colleges with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for mathematics faculty roles, filtered by location so you can target institutions in states with active hiring pipelines.
Understand PERM recruitment before your offer
PERM requires your employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. For mathematics faculty, this typically includes journal postings and campus interviews. Ask departments upfront whether they have a PERM process already in place or will initiate one after hire.
Check your priority date against per-country backlogs
EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, your priority date can lag years behind the current cutoff. Confirm your country's current cutoff in the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a position, so you can plan your timeline realistically.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Mathematics: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a university sponsor an Assistant Professor of Mathematics for a green card?
Yes. Degree-granting institutions regularly sponsor mathematics faculty for EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process. The employer files a prevailing wage determination with DOL, completes a recruitment test, and then files the PERM application before petitioning USCIS with an I-140. Tenure-track positions are the most common path because departments have multi-year budget commitments that support a lengthy sponsorship timeline.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a mathematics professor?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and employer-tied authorization, while a green card leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. PERM labor certification, which has no H-1B equivalent, requires the employer to demonstrate through active recruitment that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Processing typically spans several years, and nationals from high-demand countries face per-country backlog waits that do not exist in the H-1B framework.
Does my Ph.D. in mathematics automatically qualify me for EB-2?
A U.S. or foreign equivalent doctoral degree in mathematics or a closely related field generally satisfies the advanced-degree prong of EB-2 eligibility. However, USCIS reviews whether the job itself requires that degree level, not just whether you hold one. If the position description can be performed with a bachelor's degree, the employer may need to document why the advanced degree is a minimum requirement for that specific role.
Where can I find universities actively sponsoring green cards for mathematics faculty?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Filtering for mathematics faculty positions lets you identify universities and colleges that have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 candidates, so you can prioritize your applications toward institutions already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Can I change institutions after my green card process has started?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. Separately, an approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition if the original was approved and not revoked, letting you retain your place in the queue. Both rules have specific conditions, so confirm the status of your petition before accepting an offer at a different institution.