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Clinical Professor jobs with green card sponsorship are available at U.S. research universities, medical schools, and academic health systems that file PERM labor certifications to permanently sponsor advanced-degree faculty. EB-2 is the standard category for doctoral-level candidates, though EB-3 applies where the posted role requires a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience.
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Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
- Working under the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry program, this individual would perform psychological testing and billing as well as psychotherapy, supervise child and adolescent psychology interns, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and psychology practicum students.
- The individual will collaborate care within an interdisciplinary team and take part in didactics, clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and other clinical and educational activities as assigned.
Unique duties:
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited program, with a clear focus on child and adolescent populations.
Active, unrestricted psychologist license (or license eligibility) in Michigan.
Completion of an APA-approved child-track internship and post-doctoral training specializing in pediatric assessment.
Expert knowledge of child and adolescent psychometric measures, child development, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, evidence-based psychotherapy, and supervision methods.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0613
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Fractional Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
- Working under the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry program, this individual would perform psychological testing and billing as well as psychotherapy, supervise child and adolescent psychology interns, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and psychology practicum students.
- The individual will collaborate care within an interdisciplinary team and take part in didactics, clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and other clinical and educational activities as assigned.
Unique duties:
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited program, with a clear focus on child and adolescent populations.
Active, unrestricted psychologist license (or license eligibility) in Michigan.
Completion of an APA-approved child-track internship and post-doctoral training specializing in pediatric assessment.
Expert knowledge of child and adolescent psychometric measures, child development, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, evidence-based psychotherapy, and supervision methods.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0613
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Fractional Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Professor
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to recruit at the minimum qualifications posted in the job ad. Make sure your CV reflects every stated requirement exactly, because DOL reviewers compare your credentials against that specific posting during audit.
Target departments with active I-140 history
Use Migrate Mate to find universities and academic medical centers with verified green card sponsorship history for faculty roles, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than educating HR from scratch.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before you apply
If the Clinical Professor posting requires a doctorate or an advanced degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 is likely your category. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience meets the stated minimum.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and geographic area before salary discussions. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds helps you negotiate without undercutting your own certification.
Understand priority date backlogs by nationality
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits. If you're from India or China, priority date backlogs can extend your wait significantly even after PERM certification and I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your category's movement.
Secure a written sponsorship commitment early
Ask the department chair or HR director to confirm green card sponsorship intent in writing before you accept an offer. Faculty hiring timelines are long, and personnel changes mid-process can stall or abandon an active PERM filing without that institutional commitment documented.
Green Card Clinical Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Clinical Professor differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. For Clinical Professor roles, it means your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant status renewed in two- or three-year increments; PERM-based sponsorship has no expiration once you become a permanent resident.
Which green card category applies to most Clinical Professor positions?
Most Clinical Professor roles are sponsored under EB-2, which covers positions requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the specialty. EB-3 applies where the posted minimum is a bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience. The category determines your priority date queue, which matters significantly if you're a national of a high-demand country.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring Clinical Professor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus on academic health centers and research universities that have already completed PERM filings for faculty positions, rather than approaching departments that have never navigated the process.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job application?
PERM requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market by advertising the position and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. For Clinical Professor roles, this typically includes posting in professional journals, the institution's website, and state workforce agencies. You shouldn't need to do anything differently as a candidate, but the process can take six months or more before DOL certifies the application.
Can I change institutions after my employer starts the green card process?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new Clinical Professor role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your approved I-140 priority date can also carry over to a new employer's petition, which protects your place in the per-country queue if you need to move institutions mid-process.