H-1B Visa Clinical Associate Professor Jobs

H-1B visa jobs for Clinical Associate Professors sit firmly within specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a master's degree or doctoral credentials in a directly related field. Universities and academic medical centers regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for these roles, covering teaching, research, and clinical supervision responsibilities across accredited programs.

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Clinical Associate Professor
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Clinical Associate Professor
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor - Clinical
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Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor - Clinical
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Public Health & Informatics
Public Health
Hybrid
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Professor (Clinical)/ Associate Professor (Clinical)/ Professor (Clinical)
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Assistant Professor (Clinical)/ Associate Professor (Clinical)/ Professor (Clinical)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Clinical Associate Professor
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Clinical Associate Professor
Pace University
New York, New York
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Curriculum Design
$90k - $95k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Endodontics Faculty- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
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Endodontics Faculty- Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
Curriculum Design
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Associate Professor

Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards

Clinical Associate Professor roles require a master's degree or higher in a directly related discipline. Have your foreign academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-approved organization before applications, so your employer can confidently document specialty occupation status in the I-129 petition.

Target academic medical centers with established H-1B programs

Universities with large research hospitals and accredited clinical training programs file H-1B visa petitions routinely for faculty roles. Search Migrate Mate to identify institutions with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for academic and clinical faculty positions matching your specialty.

Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA

If your role spans multiple teaching hospitals, outpatient clinics, or campuses, your employer must file a separate certified Labor Condition Application with DOL for each worksite location. Raise this early in negotiations so USCIS doesn't flag uncertified sites during adjudication.

Look up prevailing wage before salary negotiations

Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to check the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metropolitan area before you discuss compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL-determined level, so knowing the floor protects you in offer conversations.

Account for the H-1B cap if you lack cap-exempt status

Many universities qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file your H-1B petition at any time without competing in the annual selection process. Confirm your prospective employer qualifies as a nonprofit or government research organization under USCIS guidelines before accepting an offer.

Plan your status timeline against promotion cycles

H-1B status is approved for up to three years and extendable to a six-year maximum. If your institution's tenure or promotion review spans five to seven years, discuss an I-140 green card filing early so portability rules protect your status beyond the six-year limit.

H-1B Visa Clinical Associate Professor: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Clinical Associate Professor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes. Clinical Associate Professor positions typically require at least a master's degree, and most institutions mandate a doctoral degree, MD, or equivalent terminal credential in a directly related field. That degree requirement satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition by citing the job duties and the institution's established minimum education standard for the rank.

Are university employers cap-exempt for H-1B petitions?

Many are. Accredited nonprofit universities and their affiliated nonprofit research or clinical entities are generally exempt from the H-1B annual cap under USCIS rules, meaning they can file petitions year-round without entering the selection process. For-profit affiliated entities may not qualify, so confirm your direct employer's cap-exempt status with HR before you rely on that timeline in your planning.

What happens if my clinical duties span multiple hospital campuses?

Your employer must file a separate DOL-certified LCA for each worksite where you'll work. A single LCA covering only the main university address won't satisfy H-1B requirements for affiliated teaching hospitals or outpatient sites. Raise worksite coverage explicitly during offer negotiations so the sponsoring institution's immigration counsel lists every location before USCIS adjudicates the petition.

How do I find Clinical Associate Professor employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can browse academic medical centers and universities that have sponsored clinical faculty roles rather than relying on self-reported claims in job postings. Filtering by role and location lets you prioritize institutions already familiar with the sponsorship process, which shortens negotiation cycles considerably.

Can I extend my H-1B beyond six years as a Clinical Associate Professor?

Yes, if your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition before you exhaust your six-year maximum. Once an I-140 is approved and your priority date is not current, you can receive one-year H-1B extensions indefinitely under AC21 portability rules. Universities with active faculty retention programs typically initiate the PERM labor certification and I-140 process well before the six-year limit to protect long-term faculty.