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Technical Instructor roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers can't find qualified U.S. workers. Your degree field must align with the instructional subject matter, and prevailing wage compliance is required from day one of sponsorship.
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The Technical Instructor I supports the delivery of hands-on technical instruction in the Thayer School of Engineering machine shop. This support role works under close supervision to develop foundational skills in teaching, fabrication, and shop operations.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Associates plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Associate’s degree (or working toward) in engineering, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in a shop, lab, or makerspace
- Foundational understanding of mechanical design and fabrication processes
- Basic experience with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)
- Familiarity with shop tools (manual machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.)
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical and instructional skills
- Professional demeanor with strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in a shop, lab, or makerspace
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Jon Stark
Department Contact Phone Number
6036463557
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jon Stark, Director of Facilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Assist with training users on basic machine and software operation
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Support student project teams with fabrication tasks and troubleshooting
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and safety compliance
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Assist in monitoring and supporting student employees with their assigned tasks
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Provide basic guidance on CAD modeling and fabrication workflows
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Participate in setup and maintenance of equipment and materials
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Support instructors and faculty in project-based coursework
Percentage Of Time
10%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Purpose
The Technical Instructor I supports the delivery of hands-on technical instruction in the Thayer School of Engineering machine shop. This support role works under close supervision to develop foundational skills in teaching, fabrication, and shop operations.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Associates plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Associate’s degree (or working toward) in engineering, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in a shop, lab, or makerspace
- Foundational understanding of mechanical design and fabrication processes
- Basic experience with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks or similar)
- Familiarity with shop tools (manual machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.)
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical and instructional skills
- Professional demeanor with strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in a shop, lab, or makerspace
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Jon Stark
Department Contact Phone Number
6036463557
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jon Stark, Director of Facilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Assist with training users on basic machine and software operation
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Support student project teams with fabrication tasks and troubleshooting
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and safety compliance
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Assist in monitoring and supporting student employees with their assigned tasks
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Provide basic guidance on CAD modeling and fabrication workflows
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Participate in setup and maintenance of equipment and materials
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Support instructors and faculty in project-based coursework
Percentage Of Time
10%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Technical Instructor
Align your degree to the subject matter
PERM requires your credentials to match the instructional role, not just teaching in general. A computer science degree supporting a technical software training position is far stronger than a general education degree for the same role.
Target employers with existing PERM history
Corporate training departments at technology companies, defense contractors, and IT staffing firms file PERM regularly for Technical Instructors. These employers already understand the recruitment steps DOL requires before filing.
Search EB-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Technical Instructor roles at companies with active green card filing history. This cuts out employers who intend to sponsor but have never navigated the PERM process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your degree was issued outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applications start. DOL and USCIS both need to confirm your qualification level matches the EB-2 or EB-3 category claimed.
Negotiate the PERM recruitment timeline into your offer
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment process before filing. Ask during offer negotiations whether the company has in-house immigration counsel and roughly when they plan to initiate DOL's prevailing wage determination.
Verify prevailing wage expectations using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting a role, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure throughout the entire PERM and I-140 process.
Green Card Technical Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Instructor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the role requirements. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree, while EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the role requires an advanced degree or when you have a master's or higher in a field directly tied to the instructional subject. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the category depends partly on how the job is structured.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The green card process through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with an expiration date. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the employer files independently of any annual cap at the I-140 stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
What documentation should I prepare before a Technical Instructor PERM application begins?
Gather transcripts showing your degree in the relevant technical subject, any professional certifications tied to the technology or curriculum you teach, and employment verification letters covering prior instructional or industry experience. If your credentials are from outside the U.S., a NACES-member credential evaluation confirming degree equivalency is required. DOL may audit the PERM file, so documentation gaps delay the process significantly.
How can I find Technical Instructor jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Technical Instructor roles at employers with documented green card filing history, so you're not guessing whether a company has navigated PERM before. Filtering by sponsorship track record is practical because employers who have completed PERM for similar roles understand DOL's recruitment documentation requirements and are far less likely to abandon the process mid-filing.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa like H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification can be filed while you're in valid work-authorized status, and the green card process runs concurrently with your existing visa status. Starting PERM early is strategically useful because it locks in a priority date. If you're on H-1B, reaching the 365-day mark after I-140 approval also unlocks AC21 portability protections, letting you change employers without restarting the process.