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Associate Instructor jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship typically qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree in education, a subject-specific discipline, or instructional design. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Working Title: Associate Instructor
Career Progression Track: A00
FLSA Code: Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?: Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 10
Full Time or Part Time?: Part Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary:
Part-time, semester-based appointment. Teach assigned courses according to the published class schedule, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, or distance classes. Be present for all scheduled class sessions and maintain regular communication with students. Hold a minimum of 1–2 office hours per week (or as required by the College). Dedicate additional time outside of class for lesson preparation, grading, student support, and course administration. Attend required faculty orientation, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned. Schedule may vary each semester based on enrollment, departmental needs, and course assignments.
VP Area: Academic Affairs
Department: 00166 - CSW - ACADEMICS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Close Date: 05/02/2027
Job Summary:
The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and/or MSW programs per semester. While instructors ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program’s needs.
The courses taught in the BSW program range from Introduction to Social Work; HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Applied Social Work Statistics; Social Welfare Policy; to Substance Use Counseling.
The courses taught in the MSW program range from HBSE; DSM; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Social Welfare Policy; to clinical modalities and specialized electives (DBT, CBT, ACT).
Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in-person campus, asynchronous online-based, and live distance (Zoom). Most classes are in-person campus-based classes held/conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held/conducted/facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held/conducted/facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.
This is a one-semester assignment with possible teaching assignments in future semesters based on College needs, space, and instructor course evaluations.
An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred. Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to teaching “non-practice” (e.g., HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Research and Evaluation; and Applied Social Work Statistics) related courses.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Instructor will be expected to:
- Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum leader;
- Teach each class session;
- Use Canvas according to College guidelines and expectations;
- Assess the extent to which each student has met learning objectives;
- Assign grades to each student; Implement College and program policies;
- Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that arise;
- Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis;
- Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or video conference.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferences:
Teaching experience at the college undergraduate or graduate-level is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.
Additional Information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Job Title: Associate Instructor
Working Title: Associate Instructor
Career Progression Track: A00
FLSA Code: Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?: Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 10
Full Time or Part Time?: Part Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary:
Part-time, semester-based appointment. Teach assigned courses according to the published class schedule, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, or distance classes. Be present for all scheduled class sessions and maintain regular communication with students. Hold a minimum of 1–2 office hours per week (or as required by the College). Dedicate additional time outside of class for lesson preparation, grading, student support, and course administration. Attend required faculty orientation, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned. Schedule may vary each semester based on enrollment, departmental needs, and course assignments.
VP Area: Academic Affairs
Department: 00166 - CSW - ACADEMICS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Close Date: 05/02/2027
Job Summary:
The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and/or MSW programs per semester. While instructors ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program’s needs.
The courses taught in the BSW program range from Introduction to Social Work; HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Applied Social Work Statistics; Social Welfare Policy; to Substance Use Counseling.
The courses taught in the MSW program range from HBSE; DSM; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Social Welfare Policy; to clinical modalities and specialized electives (DBT, CBT, ACT).
Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in-person campus, asynchronous online-based, and live distance (Zoom). Most classes are in-person campus-based classes held/conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held/conducted/facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held/conducted/facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.
This is a one-semester assignment with possible teaching assignments in future semesters based on College needs, space, and instructor course evaluations.
An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred. Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to teaching “non-practice” (e.g., HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Research and Evaluation; and Applied Social Work Statistics) related courses.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Instructor will be expected to:
- Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum leader;
- Teach each class session;
- Use Canvas according to College guidelines and expectations;
- Assess the extent to which each student has met learning objectives;
- Assign grades to each student; Implement College and program policies;
- Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that arise;
- Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis;
- Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or video conference.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferences:
Teaching experience at the college undergraduate or graduate-level is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.
Additional Information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Associate Instructor
Align your degree to instructional duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the teaching duties. Document that your coursework maps to the subject matter you'll instruct, not just that you hold any bachelor's degree. A mismatch is the most common reason Associate Instructor petitions draw a Request for Evidence.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must meet or exceed that threshold, and accepting less invalidates the certification even if you agreed to it.
Target institutions with LCA filing history
Find Associate Instructor roles at employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and location so you can focus applications on institutions that have sponsored this position before.
Confirm each campus site has its own LCA
If the role involves teaching at multiple campuses or satellite locations, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before work begins there. Confirm with HR that all sites you'll be assigned to are covered before your start date.
Check the O*NET profile before your petition review
The O*NET occupation profile for postsecondary teachers documents the degree requirements USCIS adjudicators reference. Review it before your employer submits the I-129 so your job description language is consistent with how the federal occupational database defines the role.
Plan your status timeline around academic hiring cycles
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six. Academic hiring runs on fall and spring cycles, so if your initial petition expires mid-semester, work with your employer to file the extension well before the end date to avoid a gap in authorized status.
H-1B Visa Associate Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Instructor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific subject area directly related to the instructional duties, it qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles that require a degree in education, a discipline-specific field, or instructional design consistently meet the standard. Employers strengthen the petition by writing a job description that ties every core duty to degree-level knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Instructor positions?
Universities, community colleges, professional training organizations, and corporate learning and development departments are the most active sponsors. The most reliable way to identify them is to search Migrate Mate, which indexes employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application history for this specific role, so you're targeting institutions that have successfully sponsored Associate Instructors rather than guessing.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, any teaching certifications relevant to the subject area, and a detailed resume matching your duties to your field of study. Your employer needs these to draft the LCA and I-129, so having them ready speeds up the filing process significantly.
Can my employer file one H-1B petition if I teach at multiple campus locations?
No. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties. If your teaching assignment spans multiple campuses, your employer must file and receive LCA certification for each location before you work there. Confirm that every site listed in your offer letter has its own certified LCA to avoid unauthorized employment.
How does the H-1B cap and selection process affect Associate Instructor applicants?
Most Associate Instructor positions at private companies and for-profit training organizations are subject to the annual H-1B cap, and the selection rules have changed recently, so check current USCIS guidance before planning your timeline. Positions at nonprofit educational institutions, government research organizations, or affiliated nonprofits may qualify for cap-exempt status, which allows filing year-round without entering the selection process.