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Clinical Professor jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of academic hiring and specialty occupation requirements. Universities and academic medical centers routinely sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, which requires a terminal degree in a directly related field. Each position ties to a specific campus worksite, so your LCA and I-129 must reflect your exact teaching location.
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Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
- Working under the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry program, this individual would perform psychological testing and billing as well as psychotherapy, supervise child and adolescent psychology interns, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and psychology practicum students.
- The individual will collaborate care within an interdisciplinary team and take part in didactics, clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and other clinical and educational activities as assigned.
Unique duties:
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited program, with a clear focus on child and adolescent populations.
Active, unrestricted psychologist license (or license eligibility) in Michigan.
Completion of an APA-approved child-track internship and post-doctoral training specializing in pediatric assessment.
Expert knowledge of child and adolescent psychometric measures, child development, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, evidence-based psychotherapy, and supervision methods.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0613
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Fractional Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor, Clinical Educator - Dept. Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
- Working under the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry program, this individual would perform psychological testing and billing as well as psychotherapy, supervise child and adolescent psychology interns, child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, and psychology practicum students.
- The individual will collaborate care within an interdisciplinary team and take part in didactics, clinical case conferences, grand rounds, and other clinical and educational activities as assigned.
Unique duties:
Qualifications
PhD or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an accredited program, with a clear focus on child and adolescent populations.
Active, unrestricted psychologist license (or license eligibility) in Michigan.
Completion of an APA-approved child-track internship and post-doctoral training specializing in pediatric assessment.
Expert knowledge of child and adolescent psychometric measures, child development, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, evidence-based psychotherapy, and supervision methods.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine
Primary department:
H0613
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Fractional Time
- Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: TBD
- Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Professor
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Clinical Professor roles require a terminal degree in the specific field you'll teach, such as a PhD, MD, or equivalent. Document your degree equivalency early, especially if you earned credentials outside the U.S., so your employer can confirm specialty occupation status with USCIS confidently.
Target institutions with established H-1B filing history
Research and medical universities file H-1B visa petitions routinely for clinical faculty, but sponsorship capacity varies by department. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for academic and clinical professor roles, narrowed by institution type and location.
Request a worksite-specific LCA for each campus
If your clinical professor role spans multiple teaching hospitals or campuses, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Confirm with HR that every location where you'll teach or supervise residents is listed before USCIS receives your I-129 petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage tier
Clinical Professor positions often fall under wage levels 3 or 4 in the OFLC Wage Search, depending on your specialty and institution size. Confirm your offered salary meets the certified wage before your employer submits the LCA, since underpayment triggers DOL audit risk.
Account for the academic hiring calendar in your petition timeline
Faculty searches typically conclude in spring for fall start dates, but H-1B petitions can't be filed more than six months before your start date. If you're hired before April, your employer should plan the USCIS filing window carefully to avoid a gap before your first day of teaching.
Distinguish your role from non-specialty clinical positions
Some institutions blur the line between clinical instructors and clinical professors. Make sure your offer letter and LCA job description explicitly require a terminal degree and advanced specialized knowledge, not general clinical skills, so USCIS classifies the position correctly as a specialty occupation.
H-1B Visa Clinical Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Professor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Clinical Professor positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a terminal degree in a directly related field, such as an MD, PhD, or equivalent. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title, so your offer letter and LCA must specify the degree requirement as a minimum for the role, not a preference.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Professor positions?
Academic medical centers, research universities, and teaching hospitals are the most active H-1B sponsors for clinical faculty. These institutions have established immigration teams and experience filing I-129 petitions for faculty roles. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for academic positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by role type and location.
How long can I work as a Clinical Professor on an H-1B visa?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If your employer is sponsoring you for a green card through the PERM process, extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 portability rules once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date meets specific thresholds.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different campus or teaching hospital?
Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL before you begin working there. If your institution assigns you to a new clinical campus or affiliated teaching hospital not covered by your existing LCA, your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS to reflect the new worksite. Working at an uncertified location is a compliance violation.
Can I hold an H-1B for a Clinical Professor role at two institutions simultaneously?
Yes. H-1B is portable across concurrent employers. A second institution can file a separate H-1B petition for you while your primary sponsoring employer's petition remains active. Each employer files independently with USCIS and must certify its own LCA reflecting the specific worksite and wage level for your position there.