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Assistant Professor of Nursing jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Universities and teaching hospitals are established green card sponsors for this role, though per-country priority-date backlogs mean your timeline depends heavily on your country of birth.
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New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the Nursing Department, to begin in the Fall 2027.
The Nursing Department currently offers an AAS degree in Nursing and a RN-BS completion program. Serving over 400 students, there are 10 full-time faculty members and many strong adjunct clinical faculty, in addition to dedicated staff supporting the office, laboratories and clinical placements. In filling this position, the department seeks a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching and with the professional background, simulation expertise, and clinical skills, specifically in med-surg, needed to play a significant role in the growth of the Nursing program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Department of Nursing, the faculty member's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Teach didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses in the associate and baccalaureate degree programs. In addition to classroom time, the position entails office hours for student support and advisement and support to grow the program.
- Engage in productive scholarship leading to peer reviewed publications and presentations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with professional nursing organizations and attend regional and national professional and educational conferences.
- Maintain ongoing professional development to meet accreditation standards and in response to technological advances in instruction.
- Contribute service to the Nursing Department, the School of Professional Studies, the College, and the University through participation in related activities, projects, and committee assignments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are an active NYS nursing license, the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 4 years of full-time professional practice in clinical nursing; med-surg preferred.
- Previous teaching experience, strong skills in educational methodology, and an ability to teach core curriculum courses via in-person, online and hybrid modalities is highly desirable.
- Unencumbered New York State RN license with current registration, or an unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and eligibility for New York State licensure following hire.
- Ability to teach simulation courses and simulation certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with standard MS Office Suite applications.
- Vaccinations for healthcare providers as recommended by the CDC.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in a diverse, multicultural setting preferred.
COMPENSATION
$73,294 to $94,017.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research area, CV/resume, contact information for three professional references (name, title, organization, phone # and email), and NYS professional license.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after December 4, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33090
LOCATION
NYC College of Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the Nursing Department, to begin in the Fall 2027.
The Nursing Department currently offers an AAS degree in Nursing and a RN-BS completion program. Serving over 400 students, there are 10 full-time faculty members and many strong adjunct clinical faculty, in addition to dedicated staff supporting the office, laboratories and clinical placements. In filling this position, the department seeks a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching and with the professional background, simulation expertise, and clinical skills, specifically in med-surg, needed to play a significant role in the growth of the Nursing program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Department of Nursing, the faculty member's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Teach didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses in the associate and baccalaureate degree programs. In addition to classroom time, the position entails office hours for student support and advisement and support to grow the program.
- Engage in productive scholarship leading to peer reviewed publications and presentations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with professional nursing organizations and attend regional and national professional and educational conferences.
- Maintain ongoing professional development to meet accreditation standards and in response to technological advances in instruction.
- Contribute service to the Nursing Department, the School of Professional Studies, the College, and the University through participation in related activities, projects, and committee assignments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are an active NYS nursing license, the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 4 years of full-time professional practice in clinical nursing; med-surg preferred.
- Previous teaching experience, strong skills in educational methodology, and an ability to teach core curriculum courses via in-person, online and hybrid modalities is highly desirable.
- Unencumbered New York State RN license with current registration, or an unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and eligibility for New York State licensure following hire.
- Ability to teach simulation courses and simulation certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with standard MS Office Suite applications.
- Vaccinations for healthcare providers as recommended by the CDC.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in a diverse, multicultural setting preferred.
COMPENSATION
$73,294 to $94,017.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research area, CV/resume, contact information for three professional references (name, title, organization, phone # and email), and NYS professional license.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after December 4, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33090
LOCATION
NYC College of Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Professor of Nursing
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An EB-2 petition requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive nursing education experience. Document each role separately on your CV, noting supervisory duties and curriculum responsibilities that demonstrate advancement, not just duration.
Target universities with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to search for universities and academic medical centers that have sponsored Assistant Professor of Nursing roles through PERM. Schools with recent approvals have established HR processes and legal teams, which shortens your onboarding-to-filing timeline significantly.
Understand what PERM recruitment testing means for you
PERM requires your employer to run a 60-day DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing. Confirm your prospective employer plans this process before you resign from your current position, since any recruitment failure restarts the clock and delays your I-140 by months.
Request a prevailing wage determination review early
Your employer submits a prevailing wage determination to DOL before PERM recruitment begins. Ask HR to confirm the wage level assigned to your role using the OFLC Wage Search so you know whether a Level II or III wage applies to your Assistant Professor position.
Track your priority date before accepting an offer
If you're from India or China, your priority date determines when USCIS can process your I-485. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin before negotiating your start date so you understand whether concurrent filing or a longer wait applies to your situation.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date belongs to you. Under AC21, if your I-485 has been pending 180 or more days, you can port to a similar nursing faculty role at a new institution without losing your place in the queue.
Green Card Assistant Professor of Nursing: Frequently Asked Questions
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a nursing professor role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which requires a formal recruitment test and a prevailing wage determination. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may wait years before an immigrant visa number becomes available.
Which green card category covers Assistant Professor of Nursing positions?
Most tenure-track and clinical faculty roles qualify under EB-2, which covers positions requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials. If the role requires only a bachelor's degree in nursing, EB-3 is the applicable category. Some research-focused nursing professors with national recognition may self-petition under EB-1A, bypassing PERM entirely, though that path has a higher evidentiary threshold.
How do I find universities that actively sponsor green cards for nursing faculty?
Search Migrate Mate to identify academic institutions and teaching hospitals with verified PERM filing history for nursing faculty roles. Filtering by institution type and location helps you prioritize employers whose HR and legal teams already understand the PERM process, which reduces delays between your hire date and the start of your sponsorship.
Can I change universities after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 has been pending 180 or more days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar nursing faculty role at a different institution without restarting your green card case. Separately, once your original I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and you can retain your original priority date, potentially shortening your wait significantly.
Does PERM labor certification slow down my green card timeline as a nursing professor?
PERM adds time before your I-140 can be filed. DOL requires a 60-day recruitment window, then reviews the application, which currently takes several months. Employers who complete prevailing wage determinations and prepare recruitment documentation in advance move faster. Your priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140, not when PERM is filed, so DOL processing time directly affects when your place in the queue begins.