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Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Engineering Technology (up to 3 positions)
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The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for three inaugural faculty positions (preferred start date January 1, 2027; latest start August 16, 2027) in Engineering Technology to launch the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (BAS-ET), beginning Fall 2027. These positions will form the founding faculty cohort and will collectively deliver the core curriculum, establish the work-based learning sequence with regional employers, and prepare for ABET ETAC accreditation. We are seeking candidates whose expertise spans applied engineering technology. The final composition of the cohort will be shaped by the strength of the applicant pool, with the goal of assembling a team that collectively covers the program's instructional needs. Preferred areas of expertise include automation, robotics, and industrial controls; engineering design, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing systems; systems integration, project management, and applied engineering practice; materials, measurement, and quality systems; and work-based learning coordination and industry partnership development. Significant industry experience is strongly preferred.
A mix of tenure-track and non-tenure track hires is anticipated. View the tenure-track job posting at: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1287?c=uis
These are full-time on-campus and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointments. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: Faculty will deliver core coursework in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology. Teaching assignments will be determined based on each faculty member's expertise and the collective needs of the founding cohort.
Service: All faculty are expected to contribute to the development and growth of the BAS-ET program and the School of Applied Engineering through active participation in program-level, college-level, and university service. Service responsibilities include participation in the program's industry advisory board, including development and maintenance of employer relationships for work-based learning placements; community college partnership development, including articulation agreement planning and transfer pathway coordination; ABET ETAC accreditation preparation, self-study documentation, and continuous improvement processes; K-12 pipeline engagement, including support for the techX dual-credit program at the Capital Area Career Center; student recruitment activities, including prospective student outreach, campus visit participation, and community college advising events; and standard college and university committee service as assigned. In the program's early years, service will be weighted toward accreditation preparation and partnership development. As the program matures, faculty service responsibilities will normalize to reflect the standard expectations across the college.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering education, manufacturing, applied science, or a closely related STEM discipline
Minimum five years of substantial professional industry experience in an engineering or technical leadership role
Demonstrated ability or potential to teach in applied, hands-on, lab-intensive learning environments
Commitment to work-based learning and employer-integrated education
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ABET-accredited programs or accreditation processes
Experience with community college transfer student populations
Experience designing or coordinating cooperative education, internship, or work-based learning programs
Expertise in one or more: automation, robotics, and industrial controls; engineering design, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing systems; systems integration and project management; materials, measurement, and quality systems
Application deadline (5pm): 10/19/2026
Nine-month salary: $110-130,000
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload 1) cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, including which of the program's instructional areas the candidate is prepared to teach and your interest in a founding-faculty role, 2) curriculum vitae or resume, including professional industry experience, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, addressing applied, hands-on, lab-intensive instruction and experience with student populations such as transfer students and working adults, and 4) a statement of professional practice. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the college web page at https://www.uis.edu/chst.
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
Union Affiliation: This position is included in a bargaining unit (UPI Local 4100 UIS Nontenure-Track Faculty Union).
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
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Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Clinical Technology Specialists with a master's degree in biomedical engineering or a related field are strong EB-2 candidates. If your degree is a bachelor's, document five or more years of progressive clinical systems experience to support an EB-3 skilled worker filing instead.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty
The O*NET occupation profile for Clinical Technology Specialists lists the specific knowledge domains and tasks USCIS evaluates during the I-140 review. Aligning your resume and employer job description to those listed competencies strengthens the specialty occupation argument in the petition.
Target health systems with in-house HR compliance teams
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems are more likely to have existing PERM infrastructure and legal counsel familiar with clinical roles. Smaller device manufacturers may offer the work but lack the internal capacity to sponsor a green card without significant delays.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Clinical Technology Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This lets you prioritize outreach toward organizations that have already navigated PERM for similar clinical and biomedical positions.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location before filing the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level applicable to your role, so you can identify and address any gap during salary negotiations before the PERM is filed.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires your employer to run documented recruitment before filing with DOL, a process that typically takes six to twelve months before you even reach I-140. Ask prospective employers whether they have an immigration attorney on retainer and whether they have sponsored this specific job title before.
Green Card Clinical Technology Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Technology Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if your role requires an advanced degree or you can demonstrate a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience meeting a higher-level requirement. EB-3 covers the skilled worker category for positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer's job description and your specific qualifications together determine which category USCIS approves.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per fiscal year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent residency path with no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but it results in lawful permanent resident status rather than a visa you must renew.
How can I find Clinical Technology Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Clinical Technology Specialist roles filtered specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history. Many job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, so filtering by employers who have filed PERM for similar biomedical and clinical roles is a faster way to build a targeted list than screening generic job boards.
What documentation strengthens a PERM filing for a Clinical Technology Specialist?
DOL will scrutinize whether the employer genuinely tried to recruit a U.S. worker and whether the job duties require the specific degree and experience you hold. Keep certified transcripts, detailed employment letters documenting your clinical systems responsibilities, and any professional certifications such as CBET or HTM credentials. These directly support both the labor certification and the subsequent I-140 petition filed with USCIS.
Can my employer file PERM for me while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Your employer can initiate PERM while you are working on H-1B status, and the two processes run in parallel. An approved I-140 also protects your ability to extend H-1B status in three-year increments beyond the normal six-year cap once your priority date is established, which is a significant benefit if your country of birth faces a green card backlog.