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Associate Lecturer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely within specialty occupation territory: the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in the subject you teach, satisfying USCIS's core eligibility test. Each employer must file a certified LCA before your I-129 petition, and your initial H-1B visa status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer)
Department 00044 - Marketing Department
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 07/01/2027
Details
The Marketing Department in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah has openings for full-time career-line positions beginning Fall 2027.
Candidates must have:
- a PhD in marketing or a related field;
- a substantial track record of exceptional teaching at the University level;
- demonstrated ability to teach courses in quantitative marketing, marketing analytics, and machine learning applications in marketing.
The Department of Marketing is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our breadth; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.
The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor (Lecturer), depending on experience and qualifications. Salary is competitive and benefits are excellent.
Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The University of Utah has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 115 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation. The university serves over 38,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. Students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 graduate programs. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. The University of Utah is located in the capital of Utah, the fastest-growing tech state in the US and home to the “Silicon Slopes” agglomeration of technology companies, including significant operations for Adobe, eBay, Intel, Micron, and DOMO. The University is within a day’s drive of five national parks. Nine ski and snowboard resorts are nestled in the mountains above Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 2002 and has been selected to host them again in 2034. The American Economic Development Institute named Utah the number one pro-business state in the country, the first state west of the Mississippi River to earn this recognition.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
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 https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
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.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/
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.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Documents to Upload:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Evaluations
Open Date 10/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01609CF
Type Faculty
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer)
Department 00044 - Marketing Department
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 07/01/2027
Details
The Marketing Department in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah has openings for full-time career-line positions beginning Fall 2027.
Candidates must have:
- a PhD in marketing or a related field;
- a substantial track record of exceptional teaching at the University level;
- demonstrated ability to teach courses in quantitative marketing, marketing analytics, and machine learning applications in marketing.
The Department of Marketing is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our breadth; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.
The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor (Lecturer), depending on experience and qualifications. Salary is competitive and benefits are excellent.
Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The University of Utah has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 115 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation. The university serves over 38,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. Students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 graduate programs. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. The University of Utah is located in the capital of Utah, the fastest-growing tech state in the US and home to the “Silicon Slopes” agglomeration of technology companies, including significant operations for Adobe, eBay, Intel, Micron, and DOMO. The University is within a day’s drive of five national parks. Nine ski and snowboard resorts are nestled in the mountains above Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 2002 and has been selected to host them again in 2034. The American Economic Development Institute named Utah the number one pro-business state in the country, the first state west of the Mississippi River to earn this recognition.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
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 https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
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.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/
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.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Documents to Upload:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Evaluations
Open Date 10/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01609CF
Type Faculty
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Associate Lecturer
Align your degree to your teaching field
USCIS evaluates whether your highest degree directly relates to the subject you'll teach. A lecturer in computer science needs a degree in computer science or a closely related field, not a general business credential. Pull your transcripts and confirm the alignment before applying.
Search DOL LCA data by institution type
Community colleges, private universities, and research institutions all file LCAs at different volumes for Associate Lecturer roles. Run the OFLC Wage Search filtered to your discipline's SOC code to identify which institution types certify the most positions in your target city.
Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Associate Lecturer openings on Migrate Mate to see which universities and colleges have verified H-1B LCA filing history for teaching roles. This cuts out guesswork about whether an employer will actually sponsor before you invest time in an application.
Confirm each campus location needs its own LCA
If a university offers you sections at two separate campuses, your employer must file a certified LCA for each worksite address. Raise this with HR before accepting a multi-campus contract so the petition covers every location where you'll teach.
Check whether your role falls under cap-exempt rules
Institutions of higher education and affiliated nonprofits are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual cap selection process entirely. Confirm your prospective employer qualifies under USCIS's cap-exempt criteria before comparing timelines with cap-subject employers.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
The O*NET profile for postsecondary teachers lists the degree-level knowledge and analytical duties central to the role. Share the relevant O*NET task descriptions with your employer's immigration counsel to strengthen the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Associate Lecturer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Lecturer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Associate Lecturer positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in the specific academic discipline being taught. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the job duties. An employer strengthens the petition by documenting that a generalist degree is insufficient and that subject-matter expertise at degree level is a genuine job requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Associate Lecturer roles?
Universities, community colleges, and research-affiliated institutions are the most active sponsors for Associate Lecturer positions. Many of these qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which means they can file petitions year-round without entering the annual cap selection process. Browse verified sponsoring institutions on Migrate Mate to identify which schools have active LCA filing history for teaching roles in your discipline.
How long does H-1B status last for an Associate Lecturer?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial petition, with one extension available for a total maximum of six years. Many universities file annually renewable contracts, so your employer will need to file timely extension petitions to keep your status current. If you're on a multi-year teaching contract, confirm that the petition period aligns with your contract end date.
What prevailing wage level applies to Associate Lecturer H-1B petitions?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the relevant SOC code and geographic area, as certified in the LCA. Associate Lecturer roles typically map to the Postsecondary Teachers SOC classification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific discipline and the metropolitan area where the institution is located, since wages vary significantly by region.
Can a part-time Associate Lecturer position support an H-1B petition?
Yes, H-1B status is available for part-time positions, but the employer must still certify a full LCA and file a complete I-129 petition with USCIS. The prevailing wage obligation is prorated to match the actual hours worked. Some institutions structure adjunct contracts as part-time, so confirm with HR that the offered hours meet their internal threshold for initiating sponsorship before accepting the role.