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Agriculture roles in soil science, agronomy, food safety, and agricultural engineering qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Many agriculture employers file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B workers year-round, outside the annual cap lottery pressure that affects other industries.
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Agriculture
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUE AA - Sciences (Billy Fontenot (00000861))
Work Location:
0001 Eunice Science-Classroom
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Agriculture is responsible for the development and instruction of course materials in the field of agriculture, both on campus and online, and is capable of teaching freshman and sophomore college-level courses. The position requires outreach and travel to surrounding agricultural sites and businesses to grow the University's agriculture program.
- 60% Instruct college level agriculture courses.
- 15% Office hours and advising.
- 10% Committee Work/University Service.
- 10% Outreach and travel to surrounding agricultural sites and business to build a connection between LSUE's agriculture students and the agriculture industry, growing LSUE's agriculture program.
- 5% Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
$55,000.00-$65,000.00
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's in agriculture or related field, or Master's degree in unrelated field plus 18 credit hours in related agriculture field from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience:
Agriculture background.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in agriculture or related field.
- 3 years College level instruction in agriculture.
- Agriculture background.
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Ability to connect with surrounding agricultural sites and business to build a connection between LSUE's agriculture students and the agriculture industry, growing LSUE's agriculture program.
Posting Date:
May 4, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
May 4, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at hr@lsue.edu.
Job Posting Title:
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Agriculture
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUE AA - Sciences (Billy Fontenot (00000861))
Work Location:
0001 Eunice Science-Classroom
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Agriculture is responsible for the development and instruction of course materials in the field of agriculture, both on campus and online, and is capable of teaching freshman and sophomore college-level courses. The position requires outreach and travel to surrounding agricultural sites and businesses to grow the University's agriculture program.
- 60% Instruct college level agriculture courses.
- 15% Office hours and advising.
- 10% Committee Work/University Service.
- 10% Outreach and travel to surrounding agricultural sites and business to build a connection between LSUE's agriculture students and the agriculture industry, growing LSUE's agriculture program.
- 5% Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
$55,000.00-$65,000.00
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's in agriculture or related field, or Master's degree in unrelated field plus 18 credit hours in related agriculture field from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience:
Agriculture background.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in agriculture or related field.
- 3 years College level instruction in agriculture.
- Agriculture background.
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Ability to connect with surrounding agricultural sites and business to build a connection between LSUE's agriculture students and the agriculture industry, growing LSUE's agriculture program.
Posting Date:
May 4, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
May 4, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at hr@lsue.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Agriculture
Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B approval for agriculture jobs hinges on your degree field directly matching the position. A food science degree supports a food safety scientist role; a general biology degree may not. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title to confirm the standard degree requirement before applying.
Target cap-exempt agriculture employers
Universities, USDA-affiliated research institutions, and nonprofit agricultural research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. They can file petitions year-round without lottery exposure, which is a structural advantage if your field involves research, extension services, or academic appointments.
Search LCA filings by agriculture occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings in agriculture-specific SOC codes. This surfaces companies with active H-1B sponsorship history in your exact occupation, not just general hiring activity.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your role
DOL sets four wage levels for each agriculture occupation by region. Your offer must meet at least Level 1 for the LCA to certify. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location before evaluating any offer to know if the salary clears the floor.
File premium processing for harvest-season start dates
Agriculture roles tied to planting or harvest cycles have hard start-date constraints. USCIS offers premium processing with a 15-business-day adjudication target. Confirm with your employer early whether they'll elect premium processing so your status is approved before your critical window.
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Find Agriculture JobsAgriculture H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do agriculture jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Agriculture roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as agronomy, soil science, food science, agricultural engineering, or plant pathology. General farm labor and supervisory roles without a degree requirement do not qualify. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's hiring standards, not just the job title.
Which types of agriculture employers sponsor H-1B visas?
H-1B sponsorship in agriculture comes mainly from research universities, USDA laboratories, food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural biotechnology companies, environmental consulting firms, and large agribusiness corporations with technical teams. Smaller family farms rarely have the infrastructure to file H-1B petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified DOL LCA filing history in agriculture occupations.
Can I switch from an H-2A to an H-1B visa if my employer offers me a professional role?
H-2A is a temporary agricultural worker visa for seasonal labor and does not lead directly to H-1B status. If your employer wants to hire you in a specialty occupation role, they must file a new H-1B petition. Because H-2A is a nonimmigrant status, you'd need to either change status inside the U.S. or apply for the H-1B visa at a consulate, depending on timing and the lottery outcome.
How does H-1B prevailing wage work for agriculture jobs?
DOL requires your employer to pay you at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location before the LCA can be certified. Prevailing wages for agriculture roles vary significantly by county and job title. For example, a soil scientist in California will have a different wage floor than the same role in Iowa. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level that applies to your specific offer before signing anything.
Does the H-1B cap apply to all agriculture jobs?
The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply to for-profit agriculture employers such as food companies and agribusiness firms. Roles at universities, USDA research stations, and qualifying nonprofit agricultural research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file the petition at any time without waiting for the April lottery. If cap exemption is a priority, focus your search on research and academic agriculture institutions.
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