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Teaching jobs at K-12 districts, universities, and language schools can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file a PERM application with DOL before submitting an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary status renewal cycle.
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Position Title:
Clinical Teaching Assistant - School of Nursing
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time Clinical Teaching Assistants to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Clinical Teaching Assistants facilitate student learning primarily in clinical practice settings, with responsibilities that may also include community-based environments and simulated settings. This position is for the Kansas City campus and reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. The position of Clinical Teaching Assistant is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Provide ongoing feedback on direct patient care and clinical assignments to support student learning, development, and safe clinical practice.
- Guide students in various clinical care areas, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
- Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Foster a learning environment that develops students’ critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for clinical, lab, and simulation instruction.
- Create a clinical learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.
- Apply and enforce student-related policies and standards in accordance with KUMC policies, including addressing issues related to student conduct, performance, and professionalism.
- Utilize institutional technology systems, including learning management systems, e-mail platforms, and office software, to support instructions, communication, grading, and documentation.
- Evaluate student progress using established program and School of Nursing methods, including clinical performance evaluations, competency checklist, direct observation, and adherence to course grading criteria and clinical objectives.
- Maintain records in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal standards to support compliance and program requirements.
- Attend all required orientations.
- Attend ALL clinical and lab classes.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Work Experience:
One (1) year of relevant patient care experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience teaching in a nursing program, with at least one (1) course taught.
- Two (2) years of relevant patient experience.
- Experience precepting and/or mentoring nurses.
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
Department:
SON Undergraduate Programs
Position Title:
Clinical Teaching Assistant - School of Nursing
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time Clinical Teaching Assistants to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Clinical Teaching Assistants facilitate student learning primarily in clinical practice settings, with responsibilities that may also include community-based environments and simulated settings. This position is for the Kansas City campus and reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. The position of Clinical Teaching Assistant is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.
Job Description:
Job Duties
- Provide ongoing feedback on direct patient care and clinical assignments to support student learning, development, and safe clinical practice.
- Guide students in various clinical care areas, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
- Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Foster a learning environment that develops students’ critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for clinical, lab, and simulation instruction.
- Create a clinical learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.
- Apply and enforce student-related policies and standards in accordance with KUMC policies, including addressing issues related to student conduct, performance, and professionalism.
- Utilize institutional technology systems, including learning management systems, e-mail platforms, and office software, to support instructions, communication, grading, and documentation.
- Evaluate student progress using established program and School of Nursing methods, including clinical performance evaluations, competency checklist, direct observation, and adherence to course grading criteria and clinical objectives.
- Maintain records in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal standards to support compliance and program requirements.
- Attend all required orientations.
- Attend ALL clinical and lab classes.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certifications/Licenses:
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
Work Experience:
One (1) year of relevant patient care experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience teaching in a nursing program, with at least one (1) course taught.
- Two (2) years of relevant patient experience.
- Experience precepting and/or mentoring nurses.
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Teaching
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in education or a related field. If your highest credential is a bachelor's plus a teaching license, you'll typically land in EB-3 skilled worker, which still leads to a green card through PERM.
Get foreign degree equivalency evaluated early
PERM applications require DOL to verify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency converts your non-U.S. teaching degree into a U.S.-equivalent credential before your employer files.
Target school districts with active PERM filing history
Public K-12 districts, private independent schools, and higher education institutions vary widely in PERM experience. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have filed labor certifications for teaching roles in your subject area and state.
Find green card sponsoring teaching employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter teaching jobs by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not spending interviews discovering a district has never navigated PERM before.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer terms
Many school districts will sponsor H-1B visa but won't commit to PERM without direct discussion. Ask explicitly about green card sponsorship during the offer stage, before you sign, since some employer attorneys won't initiate PERM unless the teacher requests it in writing.
Understand how subject-area shortages affect your PERM timeline
DOL's PERM process requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Districts recruiting for shortage subjects like special education, bilingual instruction, or STEM teaching often complete this recruitment step faster than those hiring in oversupplied fields.
Green Card Teaching: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a school district or university sponsor a foreign teacher for a green card?
Yes. Public school districts, private schools, charter schools, and universities regularly sponsor foreign teachers through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card categories. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS. The institution must demonstrate it conducted a good-faith recruitment effort before sponsoring the foreign national.
How does green card sponsorship for teachers differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B is a temporary work visa, usually valid for three years and renewable, with an annual lottery cap that creates uncertainty each cycle. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process is more document-intensive and takes longer, but you're building toward lawful permanent residency rather than a status you have to renew or re-win in a lottery.
What teaching credentials do I need to qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3?
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in education or the subject you teach, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive teaching experience documented in detail. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers where the role requires at least two years of training or experience. Most credentialed foreign teachers with a four-year degree qualify at the EB-3 level at minimum.
How do I find teaching employers who are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for teaching positions filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Sponsorship willingness varies significantly between districts, so filtering by documented PERM filing history saves you from investing time in applications at institutions that only offer H-1B or no sponsorship at all.
Does my state teaching license affect my PERM application?
Yes, in a practical way. The job description filed with DOL in your PERM application must list only the minimum qualifications actually required for the role. If state law requires a teaching license for K-12 positions, the employer can include it as a requirement. If the license is a preferred credential rather than legally mandated, including it as a requirement could complicate the PERM audit process.