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Clinical Assistant Professor roles at U.S. universities and academic medical centers can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Most appointments require a terminal degree and documented teaching or clinical experience, and your employer files the I-140 petition after DOL certifies the PERM application.
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Part-time Instructor positions available as determined by department’s curricular and institutional needs to teach in undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Responsibilities include:
- Development and administration of lecture, recitation, and/or laboratory experiences;
- Preparation of lectures, course materials, examinations, and evaluation of student performance in the course;
- Part-time instructors may work under the direction of the Lead Faculty for the course;
- Part-time instructors will hold office hours (2-3 hours weekly) including but not limited to group and individual tutoring;
- Part-time instructors will report to the Associate Department Chair.
Qualifications
DPT in physical therapy is required. APTA Clinical Specialist Certification is preferred. Successful applicants will have work experience and college teaching experience in large, diverse higher education institution or clinical instructor experience. Applicants must have an active, Massachusetts physical therapy license by the start date.
Additional Information:
The Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTMRS) at Northeastern is founded on the university’s core values of interdisciplinary education, urban engagement, international knowledge, and cutting-edge research. The PTMRS Department Mission is to impact the health and well-being of the global community by developing leaders in physical therapy, movement, and rehabilitation through interprofessional, experiential education, translational research, and excellence in clinical practice.
Our exceptional faculty are dedicated to promoting excellence in practice, education, scholarship, and community service. Faculty are engaged in active clinical research and practice. A hallmark of our program is the integration of experiential learning and didactic education whether through use of standardized patients, communication and interaction with community consultants, participation in service learning projects, or engagement in research with our faculty.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates from Northeastern are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research and community service. As one of the longest accredited programs in the United States, and the only program with Cooperative Education, our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills, and experience in the fields of physical therapy and human movement science.
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
The rate per credit is $2085
About the Opportunity
Part-time Instructor positions available as determined by department’s curricular and institutional needs to teach in undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Responsibilities include:
- Development and administration of lecture, recitation, and/or laboratory experiences;
- Preparation of lectures, course materials, examinations, and evaluation of student performance in the course;
- Part-time instructors may work under the direction of the Lead Faculty for the course;
- Part-time instructors will hold office hours (2-3 hours weekly) including but not limited to group and individual tutoring;
- Part-time instructors will report to the Associate Department Chair.
Qualifications
DPT in physical therapy is required. APTA Clinical Specialist Certification is preferred. Successful applicants will have work experience and college teaching experience in large, diverse higher education institution or clinical instructor experience. Applicants must have an active, Massachusetts physical therapy license by the start date.
Additional Information:
The Department of Physical Therapy, Movement, and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTMRS) at Northeastern is founded on the university’s core values of interdisciplinary education, urban engagement, international knowledge, and cutting-edge research. The PTMRS Department Mission is to impact the health and well-being of the global community by developing leaders in physical therapy, movement, and rehabilitation through interprofessional, experiential education, translational research, and excellence in clinical practice.
Our exceptional faculty are dedicated to promoting excellence in practice, education, scholarship, and community service. Faculty are engaged in active clinical research and practice. A hallmark of our program is the integration of experiential learning and didactic education whether through use of standardized patients, communication and interaction with community consultants, participation in service learning projects, or engagement in research with our faculty.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates from Northeastern are innovative, global leaders who excel in clinical practice, research and community service. As one of the longest accredited programs in the United States, and the only program with Cooperative Education, our students graduate with exceptional clinical decision-making skills, and experience in the fields of physical therapy and human movement science.
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
The rate per credit is $2085
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Verify your terminal degree qualifies
PERM sponsorship for Clinical Assistant Professor roles typically requires a doctoral-level or professional degree. If your foreign degree isn't a direct U.S. equivalent, get a credential evaluation before applying so employers don't flag a documentation gap during the I-140 stage.
Target institutions with established PERM programs
Research and health sciences universities routinely sponsor faculty through PERM because the process fits their academic hiring cycles. Academic medical centers affiliated with major hospitals file frequently and often have in-house immigration coordinators who understand faculty sponsorship timelines.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search for Clinical Assistant Professor roles on Migrate Mate to identify universities and academic medical centers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which employers are willing to file PERM on your behalf.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay you at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage throughout sponsorship. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and region before you receive an offer, so you can flag any shortfall early.
Ask about the SWA or national recruitment steps
PERM requires your employer to complete specific recruitment steps and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. For faculty roles, internal posting and journal advertising timelines can extend the process by several months, so confirm this early in your offer negotiation.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 sponsorship paths
Clinical Assistant Professor roles with a required terminal degree often qualify for EB-2, which can shorten your wait if your priority date is current. If your role is classified as EB-3, confirm with your employer whether they'll file an EB-2 petition concurrently where eligible.
Green Card Clinical Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Assistant Professor role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Clinical Assistant Professor positions require a terminal degree, which qualifies them for EB-2 classification as roles requiring an advanced degree. Some institutions file EB-3 if the role description doesn't strictly mandate a doctorate. Ask your prospective employer which category they intend to file under before accepting an offer, since EB-2 can mean shorter wait times for many countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa authorization is temporary, capped at six years in most cases, and subject to the annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration benefit with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many nationalities. For Clinical Assistant Professor roles, the PERM process can take one to three years but leads directly to lawful permanent residency rather than requiring repeated renewals.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Clinical Assistant Professors?
Research universities, academic medical centers, and teaching hospitals are the most active sponsors for Clinical Assistant Professor roles. These institutions regularly sponsor faculty through PERM because academic hiring is structured around multi-year contracts and long-term department needs. Smaller regional colleges sponsor less often, so targeting research-intensive or clinically affiliated institutions improves your chances. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a track record of green card sponsorship for academic and clinical faculty.
What documentation will my employer need from me during the PERM process?
Your employer's immigration team will typically request your official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a current CV, copies of any professional licenses, and documentation of prior U.S. work authorization. Faculty roles may also require evidence of research output or clinical credentialing. Gather these materials before the PERM is filed to avoid delays during DOL review.
Can I change jobs while my green card sponsorship is in progress?
Changing employers resets the PERM process unless you have an approved I-140 petition that has been pending for 180 days or more, at which point portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer your priority date to a new employer in a similar role. For Clinical Assistant Professor positions, this typically means staying with your sponsoring institution until the I-140 is approved and the 180-day window has passed.