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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
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Assistant Teaching Professor of History
The History Department at Florida International University invites applications for two Assistant Teaching Professor positions. We welcome applicants from any field or period of U.S. history. We seek colleagues whose teachings situate the American past within wider discursive frameworks. The appointment will commence on August 13, 2027. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and will teach four undergraduate classes each semester. While most teaching will be allocated to lower division courses, primarily in US History, there may also be opportunities to offer upper division classes. Teaching modality may be online, hybrid, and/or in person.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538548. Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file. Review of complete applications will begin January 4, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Three (3) letters of reference, transcripts, and writing samples will be required from finalists at a later date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Tovah Bender (tbender@fiu.edu).
In 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (The Green School), the college housing the Department of Public Policy and Administration, received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 41 schools of international affairs in the world. The Green School is among only 26 in the U.S. with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only one in the State of Florida.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
Assistant Teaching Professor of History
The History Department at Florida International University invites applications for two Assistant Teaching Professor positions. We welcome applicants from any field or period of U.S. history. We seek colleagues whose teachings situate the American past within wider discursive frameworks. The appointment will commence on August 13, 2027. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and will teach four undergraduate classes each semester. While most teaching will be allocated to lower division courses, primarily in US History, there may also be opportunities to offer upper division classes. Teaching modality may be online, hybrid, and/or in person.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538548. Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file. Review of complete applications will begin January 4, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Three (3) letters of reference, transcripts, and writing samples will be required from finalists at a later date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Tovah Bender (tbender@fiu.edu).
In 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (The Green School), the college housing the Department of Public Policy and Administration, received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 41 schools of international affairs in the world. The Green School is among only 26 in the U.S. with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only one in the State of Florida.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Professor of History
Document your scholarly record thoroughly
Compile peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, dissertation committee work, and grant awards before approaching employers. USCIS scrutinizes whether a history faculty role genuinely requires an advanced degree, so a detailed CV strengthens both the PERM filing and I-140 petition.
Target tenure-track postings at research universities
Research universities and R1 institutions file PERM most frequently for history faculty because tenure-track positions legally require a PhD. Focus your applications on schools with active doctoral programs in your subfield, where the department has established green card sponsorship infrastructure.
Find green-card-sponsoring history departments on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify universities and colleges with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for history faculty roles, filtered by institution type and location, so you apply where PERM filings are already established practice.
Understand how PERM recruitment requirements affect your timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a formal DOL-mandated recruitment test, advertising the position and documenting that no qualified U.S. worker applied. This process typically precedes the official job offer, so negotiate your start date with the PERM filing timeline in mind.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM filing must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your subfield and institution ZIP code before finalizing compensation terms.
Preserve your priority date if you change institutions
If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new history faculty role at a different institution in the same occupation without restarting the green card process from PERM.
Green Card Professor of History: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to Professor of History roles?
Most history faculty positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree, because a PhD is the standard hiring requirement. EB-3 applies if the position is structured for candidates with a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Your employer and their immigration counsel determine the category when filing PERM with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for history faculty?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and grants status for three-year increments. Green card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent, has no lottery, but requires PERM labor certification, DOL prevailing wage compliance, and I-140 approval before adjustment of status. Per-country backlogs mean nationals from high-demand countries can wait years before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM process involve for a history faculty position?
PERM requires your sponsoring institution to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct formal recruitment, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and file an ETA Form 9089 with DOL for certification. Only after DOL certifies PERM can your employer file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find universities that sponsor green cards for history professors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify institutions with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for history faculty. Focusing on departments that have previously filed PERM substantially improves your odds, since established HR and legal infrastructure makes sponsorship more feasible than approaching a school that has never navigated the process.
Do per-country backlogs affect my green card timeline as a history professor?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 both have annual per-country limits, and nationals of countries with high demand, particularly India and China, can face significant priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Your priority date is set when DOL accepts the PERM application, and you must wait until that date becomes current before USCIS can approve your adjustment of status or immigrant visa.