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Professor of Nursing jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, file an I-140 petition with USCIS, and satisfy prevailing wage requirements for your SOC code. EB-2 candidacy applies to advanced-degree nursing faculty, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Priority date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the Nursing Department, to begin in the Fall 2027.
The Nursing Department currently offers an AAS degree in Nursing and a RN-BS completion program. Serving over 400 students, there are 10 full-time faculty members and many strong adjunct clinical faculty, in addition to dedicated staff supporting the office, laboratories and clinical placements. In filling this position, the department seeks a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching and with the professional background, simulation expertise, and clinical skills, specifically in med-surg, needed to play a significant role in the growth of the Nursing program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Department of Nursing, the faculty member's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Teach didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses in the associate and baccalaureate degree programs. In addition to classroom time, the position entails office hours for student support and advisement and support to grow the program.
- Engage in productive scholarship leading to peer reviewed publications and presentations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with professional nursing organizations and attend regional and national professional and educational conferences.
- Maintain ongoing professional development to meet accreditation standards and in response to technological advances in instruction.
- Contribute service to the Nursing Department, the School of Professional Studies, the College, and the University through participation in related activities, projects, and committee assignments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are an active NYS nursing license, the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 4 years of full-time professional practice in clinical nursing; med-surg preferred.
- Previous teaching experience, strong skills in educational methodology, and an ability to teach core curriculum courses via in-person, online and hybrid modalities is highly desirable.
- Unencumbered New York State RN license with current registration, or an unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and eligibility for New York State licensure following hire.
- Ability to teach simulation courses and simulation certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with standard MS Office Suite applications.
- Vaccinations for healthcare providers as recommended by the CDC.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in a diverse, multicultural setting preferred.
COMPENSATION
$73,294 to $94,017.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research area, CV/resume, contact information for three professional references (name, title, organization, phone # and email), and NYS professional license.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after December 4, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33090
LOCATION
NYC College of Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
INTRODUCTION
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs in downtown Brooklyn, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the Nursing Department, to begin in the Fall 2027.
The Nursing Department currently offers an AAS degree in Nursing and a RN-BS completion program. Serving over 400 students, there are 10 full-time faculty members and many strong adjunct clinical faculty, in addition to dedicated staff supporting the office, laboratories and clinical placements. In filling this position, the department seeks a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching and with the professional background, simulation expertise, and clinical skills, specifically in med-surg, needed to play a significant role in the growth of the Nursing program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Department of Nursing, the faculty member's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Teach didactic, clinical, and laboratory courses in the associate and baccalaureate degree programs. In addition to classroom time, the position entails office hours for student support and advisement and support to grow the program.
- Engage in productive scholarship leading to peer reviewed publications and presentations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with professional nursing organizations and attend regional and national professional and educational conferences.
- Maintain ongoing professional development to meet accreditation standards and in response to technological advances in instruction.
- Contribute service to the Nursing Department, the School of Professional Studies, the College, and the University through participation in related activities, projects, and committee assignments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are an active NYS nursing license, the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 4 years of full-time professional practice in clinical nursing; med-surg preferred.
- Previous teaching experience, strong skills in educational methodology, and an ability to teach core curriculum courses via in-person, online and hybrid modalities is highly desirable.
- Unencumbered New York State RN license with current registration, or an unencumbered RN license in another U.S. state and eligibility for New York State licensure following hire.
- Ability to teach simulation courses and simulation certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with standard MS Office Suite applications.
- Vaccinations for healthcare providers as recommended by the CDC.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in a diverse, multicultural setting preferred.
COMPENSATION
$73,294 to $94,017.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research area, CV/resume, contact information for three professional references (name, title, organization, phone # and email), and NYS professional license.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after December 4, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33090
LOCATION
NYC College of Technology
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Professor of Nursing
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign nursing degree to meet the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency now, before you apply, so your transcript equivalency is documented and ready for the recruitment phase.
Target research-active university nursing schools
Tenure-track and research faculty positions at R1 and R2 universities are more likely to include PERM sponsorship than adjunct or clinical lecturer roles. Focus your search on nursing programs with active NIH or HRSA grant portfolios, where long-term faculty retention justifies the sponsorship investment.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for nursing faculty roles. The platform shows employers with documented DOL PERM filing activity, so you can prioritize outreach to institutions that have sponsored this occupation before.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Postsecondary Teachers in your target city before you receive an offer, so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Ask directly during the second-round interview whether the department has sponsored PERM for faculty before and whether HR has an established immigration counsel relationship. Schools with no prior PERM experience face a steeper administrative learning curve, which can delay your priority date filing by months.
Understand priority date portability before switching jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Confirm your O*NET SOC code match with an immigration attorney before accepting any new position mid-process.
Green Card Professor of Nursing: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Professor of Nursing role?
Most tenure-track Professor of Nursing positions qualify under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Clinical or teaching-focused roles that require only a bachelor's degree in nursing may qualify under EB-3 instead. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the appropriate category based on the minimum requirements stated in the job description, not your personal qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for nursing faculty?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in increments with no path to permanent residence on its own. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a multi-step process leading to lawful permanent residency. The employer must file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then file a PERM application, an I-140 petition with USCIS, and finally an I-485 or consular processing application. Priority date backlogs apply based on your country of birth.
How do I find nursing faculty employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for nursing and postsecondary education roles, searchable by location and occupation. Because PERM filings are publicly disclosed through DOL, Migrate Mate can surface institutions that have actually completed the PERM process for nursing faculty, not just those that claim to sponsor. This lets you target outreach to institutions with a demonstrated track record.
What does the PERM recruitment test require for a Professor of Nursing position?
PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test before filing, typically including job postings in a Sunday newspaper of general circulation, three additional recruitment steps from a DOL-approved list, and a 30-day job order with the state workforce agency. The employer must document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected. For faculty roles, campus-wide notification and professional journal advertising are common supplemental steps.
Can I transfer my priority date if I change institutions during the green card process?
Yes, in two distinct scenarios. If your original I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and request to retain your earlier priority date, regardless of how long your I-485 has been pending. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm your O*NET occupational classification matches the new role before making any move.