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Clinical Associate Professor roles at U.S. research universities and academic medical centers regularly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document a prevailing wage determination and conduct a formal recruitment test before filing an I-140 petition, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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Please email CV and cover letter to:
Chad Ellimoottil, MD, MS
Division Chief, Men's Health and Reconstruction
Department of Urology
c/o Jenny Hasija
Administrative Specialist
jenifer@med.umich.edu
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Department of Urology is dedicated to curing and reducing suffering from urologic disease and disability through comprehensive patient care, exceptional education, and innovative, collaborative research. The Department is committed to training the next generation of leaders in urology within a culture of excellence, equity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
The Department of Urology at the University of Michigan seeks a general urologist to join a growing academic Men's Health and Reconstruction Division. This is a Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor appointment on the Clinical Track.
This faculty position will have a primary clinical focus in General Urology. Clinic for this position will be based at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care and the Northville Health Center. Operative activities will be performed at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care, with additional operative time at University Hospital and/or East Ann Arbor Health as needed. The role offers the opportunity to build a high-volume, community-facing general urology practice within a leading academic medical center, with ready access to subspecialty colleagues across the Department.
We expect three and a half days of clinic and one day of OR per week and 10% dedicated academic time (representing one half day) to perform and publish in the area of your interest. The candidate will provide outstanding clinical service and teaching through the urology clinics and inpatient services and as determined by Department of Urology and Men's Health and Reconstruction Division strategic planning. A portion of activities will involve the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and other allied health personnel within Urology and other departments. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in weekly Urology Grand Rounds.
Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate must demonstrate broad competence across the full scope of adult general urology, with an emphasis on outpatient evaluation and office-based procedures.
Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Office cystoscopy, including diagnostic cystoscopy, hematuria evaluation, and bladder surveillance
- Vasectomy and other office-based and ambulatory procedures
- Evaluation and surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms, including Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Evaluation and management of elevated PSA, including prostate biopsy (transperineal preferred)
- Kidney stone disease, including ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and ureteral stent management
- Overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, including office-based third-line therapies
- Recurrent urinary tract infection and other benign bladder conditions
- Medical management of erectile dysfunction and male hypogonadism
- Scrotal and testicular conditions, including hydrocele, spermatocele, varicocele, and epididymitis, with associated scrotal surgery
- Circumcision and other minor genital surgery
- Shared care and appropriate referral of patients with complex oncologic, reconstructive, and stone disease to Departmental subspecialty colleagues
- Longitudinal care of patients with chronic urologic conditions
Faculty are also expected to participate in departmental clinical conferences, educational activities, and multidisciplinary collaboration as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited urology residency
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Michigan
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care
- Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and program development
Candidates of all experience levels, including those completing residency, are encouraged to apply.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285272
Working Title
CLINICAL ASSOC PROF
Job Title
CLINICAL ASSOC PROF
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Urology
Posting Begin/End Date
11/05/2026 - 7/02/2027
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular Clinical
How to Apply
Please email CV and cover letter to:
Chad Ellimoottil, MD, MS
Division Chief, Men's Health and Reconstruction
Department of Urology
c/o Jenny Hasija
Administrative Specialist
jenifer@med.umich.edu
Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Department of Urology is dedicated to curing and reducing suffering from urologic disease and disability through comprehensive patient care, exceptional education, and innovative, collaborative research. The Department is committed to training the next generation of leaders in urology within a culture of excellence, equity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
The Department of Urology at the University of Michigan seeks a general urologist to join a growing academic Men's Health and Reconstruction Division. This is a Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor appointment on the Clinical Track.
This faculty position will have a primary clinical focus in General Urology. Clinic for this position will be based at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care and the Northville Health Center. Operative activities will be performed at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care, with additional operative time at University Hospital and/or East Ann Arbor Health as needed. The role offers the opportunity to build a high-volume, community-facing general urology practice within a leading academic medical center, with ready access to subspecialty colleagues across the Department.
We expect three and a half days of clinic and one day of OR per week and 10% dedicated academic time (representing one half day) to perform and publish in the area of your interest. The candidate will provide outstanding clinical service and teaching through the urology clinics and inpatient services and as determined by Department of Urology and Men's Health and Reconstruction Division strategic planning. A portion of activities will involve the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and other allied health personnel within Urology and other departments. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in weekly Urology Grand Rounds.
Clinical Responsibilities
The successful candidate must demonstrate broad competence across the full scope of adult general urology, with an emphasis on outpatient evaluation and office-based procedures.
Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Office cystoscopy, including diagnostic cystoscopy, hematuria evaluation, and bladder surveillance
- Vasectomy and other office-based and ambulatory procedures
- Evaluation and surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms, including Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Evaluation and management of elevated PSA, including prostate biopsy (transperineal preferred)
- Kidney stone disease, including ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and ureteral stent management
- Overactive bladder and urinary incontinence, including office-based third-line therapies
- Recurrent urinary tract infection and other benign bladder conditions
- Medical management of erectile dysfunction and male hypogonadism
- Scrotal and testicular conditions, including hydrocele, spermatocele, varicocele, and epididymitis, with associated scrotal surgery
- Circumcision and other minor genital surgery
- Shared care and appropriate referral of patients with complex oncologic, reconstructive, and stone disease to Departmental subspecialty colleagues
- Longitudinal care of patients with chronic urologic conditions
Faculty are also expected to participate in departmental clinical conferences, educational activities, and multidisciplinary collaboration as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited urology residency
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Michigan
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care
- Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and program development
Candidates of all experience levels, including those completing residency, are encouraged to apply.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285272
Working Title
CLINICAL ASSOC PROF
Job Title
CLINICAL ASSOC PROF
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Urology
Posting Begin/End Date
11/05/2026 - 7/02/2027
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular Clinical
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Associate Professor
Align your CV to PERM documentation standards
U.S. academic CVs for PERM purposes must clearly separate teaching, research, and service into distinct sections. DOL reviewers scrutinize whether your credentials match the minimum requirements stated in the job posting, so inconsistencies between your CV and the employer's PERM application can trigger audit delays.
Target departments with established foreign faculty pipelines
Research-intensive universities and academic medical centers with established international faculty hiring are far more likely to absorb PERM legal costs and multi-year processing timelines. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history specifically for academic and research roles.
Verify your wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code, institution type, and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and location before you negotiate, so you're not caught off guard if the university's initial offer falls below the required wage level.
Understand how academic rank affects your EB category
Clinical Associate Professor appointments typically require a terminal degree plus clinical or research experience, which positions you for EB-2 as an advanced-degree professional. If your highest degree is a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in your clinical specialty, confirm with the sponsoring employer which category their PERM attorney plans to file under.
File an independent I-140 before switching institutions
If your sponsoring university's I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a comparable academic role without losing your priority date. USCIS considers the same or similar occupational classification, so secure written confirmation from your new employer that the role qualifies before resigning.
Account for per-country backlogs in your career timeline
Employment-based green card numbers are subject to annual per-country limits. Nationals from high-demand countries such as India or China can face priority-date backlogs that extend your adjustment of status timeline significantly, so factor this into decisions about accepting fixed-term clinical faculty contracts.
Green Card Clinical Associate Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Associate Professor positions commonly qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Clinical Associate Professor roles at accredited U.S. universities and academic medical centers typically require a terminal degree, which satisfies the EB-2 advanced-degree standard. The sponsoring institution files a PERM labor certification with DOL to document the prevailing wage and confirm that no qualified U.S. workers were available, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your eligibility category and priority date.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for academic faculty roles?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, while H-1B visa provides temporary status in up to six-year increments. For Clinical Associate Professor roles, the PERM process adds a formal DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination before USCIS adjudicates the I-140. Priority-date backlogs for high-demand countries can also extend the timeline substantially, unlike H-1B status changes, which take effect much sooner.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Clinical Associate Professor position?
PERM requires the university to conduct mandatory recruitment steps, including print or online job advertisements in sources DOL specifies for professional roles, plus internal postings and campus notice requirements. The employer documents that no qualified U.S. applicant was available before certifying the application. This recruitment window typically spans 30 to 180 days before the university can submit the PERM application to DOL.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring Clinical Associate Professor roles for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can identify universities and academic medical centers that have sponsored similar faculty roles rather than cold-applying and hoping the institution is willing to absorb PERM costs. Filtering by role type and location helps you prioritize departments with an established international faculty hiring track record.
Can I transfer my priority date if I move to a different university during the green card process?
Your priority date carries over to a new employer's I-140 petition once your original I-140 was approved, provided the new university is willing to file a fresh PERM and I-140 on your behalf. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability may allow you to change employers without restarting, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupation under USCIS guidelines.