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The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants to join our community and support our project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum. We are seeking to hire one Visiting Lecturer to start in January 2027. The position will be for the Spring 2027 semester, scheduled to end in mid-May 2027. The Visiting Lecturer position is nonrenewable.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Department of Engineering at JMU is a community of educators committed to contributing to a welcoming scholarly environment who support each other in achieving broad success in teaching, scholarship, and service. The department offers an ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering with concentrations in civil and environmental, geo-environmental, and electromechanical systems. Anchored in the liberal arts through the university's general education program, JMU's engineering major is characterized by experiential learning of engineering in team-based settings, and the major culminates in a two-year-long engineering project experience. Instructors in the Department of Engineering can expect lecture courses to contain up to 30 students and laboratory courses to contain approximately 15-20 students. The department’s strengths include dedicated faculty and staff, an engaged and invested student body and alumni, strong administrative and lab support, and well-equipped laboratories and design studios. JMU prizes collaboration among departments and provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary, team-based teaching and scholarship, with a strong focus on undergraduate research opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We seek to expand our department with one Visiting Lecturer in the Spring 2027 academic term who will support our mission by teaching the following anticipated undergraduate engineering courses:
- Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics
- Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab
- Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics
The anticipated teaching load for the Visiting Lecturer position is 12 credit hours.
Although the position is primarily focused on teaching, there is the opportunity for professional development within the department, college, and university.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have a master’s degree with demonstrated relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with:
- degrees in engineering (or a closely related field)
- demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses
- an earned PhD by the time of appointment
- relevant industrial engineering experience
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION:
Interested candidates should complete the online application and provide:
- Cover letter, limited to two pages
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO STATEMENT:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
LOCATION
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
POSITION TYPE
Instructional / Teaching Faculty
POSITION STATUS
Full-Time
FLSA STATUS
Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
PAY RATE
Commensurate with Experience
BEGINNING REVIEW DATE
11/20/2026
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants to join our community and support our project-intensive undergraduate engineering curriculum. We are seeking to hire one Visiting Lecturer to start in January 2027. The position will be for the Spring 2027 semester, scheduled to end in mid-May 2027. The Visiting Lecturer position is nonrenewable.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Department of Engineering at JMU is a community of educators committed to contributing to a welcoming scholarly environment who support each other in achieving broad success in teaching, scholarship, and service. The department offers an ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering with concentrations in civil and environmental, geo-environmental, and electromechanical systems. Anchored in the liberal arts through the university's general education program, JMU's engineering major is characterized by experiential learning of engineering in team-based settings, and the major culminates in a two-year-long engineering project experience. Instructors in the Department of Engineering can expect lecture courses to contain up to 30 students and laboratory courses to contain approximately 15-20 students. The department’s strengths include dedicated faculty and staff, an engaged and invested student body and alumni, strong administrative and lab support, and well-equipped laboratories and design studios. JMU prizes collaboration among departments and provides unique opportunities for interdisciplinary, team-based teaching and scholarship, with a strong focus on undergraduate research opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We seek to expand our department with one Visiting Lecturer in the Spring 2027 academic term who will support our mission by teaching the following anticipated undergraduate engineering courses:
- Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics
- Statics and Introductory Solid Mechanics Lab
- Materials and Intermediate Solid Mechanics
The anticipated teaching load for the Visiting Lecturer position is 12 credit hours.
Although the position is primarily focused on teaching, there is the opportunity for professional development within the department, college, and university.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have a master’s degree with demonstrated relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with:
- degrees in engineering (or a closely related field)
- demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate engineering courses
- an earned PhD by the time of appointment
- relevant industrial engineering experience
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION:
Interested candidates should complete the online application and provide:
- Cover letter, limited to two pages
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO STATEMENT:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
LOCATION
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
POSITION TYPE
Instructional / Teaching Faculty
POSITION STATUS
Full-Time
FLSA STATUS
Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
PAY RATE
Commensurate with Experience
BEGINNING REVIEW DATE
11/20/2026
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Document your teaching qualifications precisely
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for the Visiting Lecturer role before recruitment begins. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and evidence of specialized subject-matter expertise now so the job description accurately reflects your background and avoids a mismatch that could stall the labor certification.
Target universities with active PERM filing histories
Research and technology universities, land-grant institutions, and large community college systems file PERM petitions for Visiting Lecturers far more regularly than small liberal arts colleges. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history filtered by academic roles and location.
Clarify whether the role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3
If your Visiting Lecturer position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive teaching experience, it likely fits EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. Getting this classification right early affects your priority date strategy and how your employer structures the PERM job description.
Understand the recruitment test before your employer starts it
PERM requires the employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. For academic roles, this typically includes journal advertisements and campus postings. Confirm your prospective employer's HR team is familiar with PERM recruitment requirements for faculty positions before you accept an offer.
Check your priority date against the USCIS Visa Bulletin
Once your employer files an approved I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or proceed with consular processing. Nationals of India and China often face multi-year backlogs under EB-2 and EB-3. Review the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to track your place in the queue.
Preserve priority date portability if you change institutions
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending at least 180 days and an approved I-140 is on file, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new Visiting Lecturer role at a different institution in the same or similar occupation without losing your place. Confirm the new role's SOC code matches before switching.
Green Card Visiting Lecturer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Visiting Lecturer differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. For a Visiting Lecturer, the employer must first obtain PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. H-1B visa requires only an LCA and USCIS petition, with no recruitment test and no path to permanence on its own.
Which green card category applies to most Visiting Lecturer roles?
Most Visiting Lecturer positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience in the teaching field. If the institution defines the minimum requirement as a bachelor's degree only, the role falls under EB-3. The PERM job description determines the category, so getting it right before filing matters.
How do I find universities that sponsor employment-based green cards for Visiting Lecturers?
Many institutions sponsor green cards for faculty but do not advertise it prominently in job postings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, letting you search by role type and location so you can focus your applications on institutions that have already committed to sponsoring foreign faculty through PERM.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Visiting Lecturer role?
PERM requires your employer to request a prevailing wage determination from DOL using OFLC Wage Search, conduct a formal recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file an application with the Department of Labor. Only after PERM is certified can the employer file your I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Can I switch institutions after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new Visiting Lecturer position at a different institution without losing your priority date, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. If your I-485 has not yet reached 180 days, the new employer would need to restart the PERM and I-140 process.