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Adjunct Faculty
Finance, Economics, Accounting, & Statistics
Job Summary
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach the introductory level finance, economics, accounting, and statistics courses required for all business majors. Experience teaching in-person or online is desired. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is desired.
For additional information about adjunct faculty, please visit the Adjunct Faculty Guide page.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the Jax State Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State’s commitment to excellence.
Department Information
The Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting within the College of Business & Industry consists of faculty who provide instruction, research, and service in their respective disciplines of finance, economics, accounting, statistics, real estate, and business law. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in finance, economics, and accounting. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree appropriate for the discipline, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction desired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
- College or University teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)
Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty
Finance, Economics, Accounting, & Statistics
Job Summary
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach the introductory level finance, economics, accounting, and statistics courses required for all business majors. Experience teaching in-person or online is desired. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline is desired.
For additional information about adjunct faculty, please visit the Adjunct Faculty Guide page.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the Jax State Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State’s commitment to excellence.
Department Information
The Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting within the College of Business & Industry consists of faculty who provide instruction, research, and service in their respective disciplines of finance, economics, accounting, statistics, real estate, and business law. We offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in finance, economics, and accounting. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in economics.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree appropriate for the discipline, or training and experience in the field to be qualified to teach specific courses.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction desired.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
- College or University teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)
Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Adjunct Faculty
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Colleges, universities, and nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. That means year-round filing, no lottery, and a faster path to approval than corporate sponsors.
Confirm your field maps to a specialty occupation
USCIS requires that an Adjunct Faculty role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your teaching field to document the standard educational requirement before your employer files.
Request the LCA before negotiating your contract
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and certify it before submitting the H-1B petition. Ask HR to initiate the LCA early, since adjunct contracts are often finalized weeks before a semester starts, leaving little time.
Search Migrate Mate for adjunct roles with filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Adjunct Faculty openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. That lets you focus your applications on institutions that have already sponsored the role, not ones that might sponsor it in theory.
Verify prevailing wage against your offer letter
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run your job title and zip code through the OFLC Wage Search before signing any contract to confirm your rate meets the requirement.
Clarify part-time status with your petitioning employer
USCIS allows H-1B petitions for part-time adjunct positions, but the approved hours and wage must match what the employer files. If your course load changes semester to semester, your employer may need to amend the petition to avoid a status violation.
H-1B Visa Adjunct Faculty: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an adjunct faculty position qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. An Adjunct Faculty role qualifies when the institution requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific academic discipline for the position. USCIS evaluates the job's theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, not just the job title. Roles that accept any degree field or treat the degree as optional are harder to approve.
Do I need to go through the H-1B lottery for a university adjunct role?
Not necessarily. Colleges, universities, and affiliated nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt employers under the Immigration and Nationality Act. That means they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without waiting for the April lottery or the October 1 start date. Confirm your specific institution's cap-exempt status with HR before assuming this applies.
How do I find adjunct faculty employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces Adjunct Faculty openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history from DOL disclosure data. That lets you focus on institutions that have sponsored the role before rather than contacting departments that have no experience with the H-1B process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my course load is reduced mid-semester?
If your approved hours drop significantly below what USCIS certified in your H-1B petition, your employer needs to file an amended petition reflecting the change. Working fewer hours than petitioned without an amendment can create a status violation. Adjuncts on per-course contracts should confirm with HR what triggers an amendment requirement before accepting a reduced load.
Can I teach at more than one institution on a single H-1B visa?
You can work for multiple cap-exempt institutions simultaneously, but each employer must file a separate H-1B petition. USCIS requires a concurrent H-1B approval from every institution paying you as an adjunct. Don't start teaching at a second school while waiting on their petition approval, even if both are cap-exempt.