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Curriculum Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a directly related field. Employers in K-12, higher education, edtech, and corporate training regularly file LCAs for this role. The 85,000-slot annual cap and lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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Supports MPH program leadership in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programming. Collaborates with faculty and staff to strengthen curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation across Public Health programs. Serves as a longitudinal connector across courses and curricular experiences, providing curricular leadership and expertise to ensure program cohesion, quality, and alignment with accreditation standards.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field.
- 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise initiative, and effectively balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively within team-based environments.
- Experience using Canvas or other learning management systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and supporting the needs of a diverse academic community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional, student-centered approach in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Ability to provide tactful, constructive oral and written feedback.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Familiarity with public health and/or healthcare disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in teaching, instructional support, curriculum development, or academic program administration.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with online or hybrid education environments.
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives in higher education
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Andrea Wright
Department Contact Phone Number
603-443-7500
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Megan Read, MPH Program Director
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Program Management and Operations
Partners with MPH leadership to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the academic programming.
- Ensures integration and alignment across courses and programs to support achievement of programmatic and CEPH accreditation competencies.
- Supports program leadership in facilitating meetings and communications with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Plans, coordinates, and hosts program events including capstone showcases, speaker series, webinars, and networking events.
- Collaborates with Geisel offices and program partners to coordinate Orientation, Investiture, On Campus Intensive Learning Weeks, and other student and academic events.
- Partners with program staff, faculty, and accreditation specialists to support continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with CEPH accreditation requirements.
- Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, alumni, and public health organizations to support student engagement, experiential learning, and program initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Curriculum Development
Collaborates with course directors, learning design and education specialists, program directors and other subject matter experts to develop high quality courses and course materials for the MPH programs.
- Manages curriculum development projects and timelines to ensure courses are delivered on schedule, align with program and accreditation standards, and meet established quality expectations.
- Maintains complex curriculum schedules, documentation, and assessment processes related to competency development, curriculum mapping, and accreditation reporting.
- Supports ongoing review and enhancement of curriculum content, instructional methods, and student learning outcomes.
- Collaborates with faculty and program leadership to incorporate current and emerging public health topics into programming.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Teaching Support and Classroom Management
Evaluates student work and assignments and provides timely, constructive, and substantive feedback to support student learning and academic success.
- Collaborates with faculty and instructional design specialists to ensure course design and delivery effectively support achievement of program and course learning objectives.
- Supports the integration of innovative instructional technologies and evidence-based pedagogical practices in both online and classroom learning environments.
- Leads the remediation efforts for students requiring additional attempts to demonstrate competency achievement and fulfill graduation requirements.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of curriculum, as appropriate, in collaboration with faculty.
- Supports classroom management, reservations, course operations, and student support activities.
Percentage Of Time
20%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Purpose
Supports MPH program leadership in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programming. Collaborates with faculty and staff to strengthen curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation across Public Health programs. Serves as a longitudinal connector across courses and curricular experiences, providing curricular leadership and expertise to ensure program cohesion, quality, and alignment with accreditation standards.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field.
- 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise initiative, and effectively balance multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively within team-based environments.
- Experience using Canvas or other learning management systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and supporting the needs of a diverse academic community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional, student-centered approach in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Ability to provide tactful, constructive oral and written feedback.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Familiarity with public health and/or healthcare disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in teaching, instructional support, curriculum development, or academic program administration.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with online or hybrid education environments.
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives in higher education
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Andrea Wright
Department Contact Phone Number
603-443-7500
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Megan Read, MPH Program Director
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Program Management and Operations
Partners with MPH leadership to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the academic programming.
- Ensures integration and alignment across courses and programs to support achievement of programmatic and CEPH accreditation competencies.
- Supports program leadership in facilitating meetings and communications with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Plans, coordinates, and hosts program events including capstone showcases, speaker series, webinars, and networking events.
- Collaborates with Geisel offices and program partners to coordinate Orientation, Investiture, On Campus Intensive Learning Weeks, and other student and academic events.
- Partners with program staff, faculty, and accreditation specialists to support continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with CEPH accreditation requirements.
- Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, alumni, and public health organizations to support student engagement, experiential learning, and program initiatives.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Curriculum Development
Collaborates with course directors, learning design and education specialists, program directors and other subject matter experts to develop high quality courses and course materials for the MPH programs.
- Manages curriculum development projects and timelines to ensure courses are delivered on schedule, align with program and accreditation standards, and meet established quality expectations.
- Maintains complex curriculum schedules, documentation, and assessment processes related to competency development, curriculum mapping, and accreditation reporting.
- Supports ongoing review and enhancement of curriculum content, instructional methods, and student learning outcomes.
- Collaborates with faculty and program leadership to incorporate current and emerging public health topics into programming.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Teaching Support and Classroom Management
Evaluates student work and assignments and provides timely, constructive, and substantive feedback to support student learning and academic success.
- Collaborates with faculty and instructional design specialists to ensure course design and delivery effectively support achievement of program and course learning objectives.
- Supports the integration of innovative instructional technologies and evidence-based pedagogical practices in both online and classroom learning environments.
- Leads the remediation efforts for students requiring additional attempts to demonstrate competency achievement and fulfill graduation requirements.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of curriculum, as appropriate, in collaboration with faculty.
- Supports classroom management, reservations, course operations, and student support activities.
Percentage Of Time
20%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Curriculum Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree is in a directly related field. A degree in instructional design or education aligns cleanly. A general humanities degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target edtech and corporate training employers
K-12 districts and universities sponsor H-1B but face budget cycles that slow hiring. Edtech companies and large corporations with internal learning and development teams file more consistently and can move faster through the offer and LCA process.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and industry on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified DOL LCA filings for Curriculum Specialist roles. This shows which employers have actually sponsored the position, not just listed it.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Look up the wage level for your occupation code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the LCA to certify, and Level I wages often apply to entry-level curriculum roles.
Ask about LCA filing timelines during the offer stage
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your employer can file the I-129 petition with USCIS. Ask hiring managers whether they use an immigration attorney and how long their LCA process typically takes to avoid delays near the October 1 cap-subject start date.
Document specialized instructional design experience clearly
Employers writing your H-1B support letter must show the role requires a specific degree. Frame your resume around competencies tied to a defined field, such as learning theory, curriculum frameworks, or standards alignment, rather than general teaching or coordination duties.
H-1B Visa Curriculum Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Curriculum Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as education, instructional design, or curriculum and instruction. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is specific and consistently applied. Roles where any bachelor's degree qualifies, regardless of field, face higher denial risk.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Curriculum Specialists?
Edtech companies, large corporations with learning and development departments, healthcare systems with training divisions, and accredited universities file LCAs for this role with reasonable regularity. K-12 public school districts sponsor less frequently due to budget constraints and procurement rules, though some larger districts and charter networks do file. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this job title.
Can my employer use premium processing for a Curriculum Specialist H-1B petition?
Yes. Premium processing is available for cap-subject H-1B petitions, including Curriculum Specialist roles. Your employer pays the premium processing fee to USCIS to receive a decision within 15 business days. This is particularly useful if your start date is close to October 1 or if you're changing employers and need continuity of status.
What happens if my degree field doesn't directly match curriculum development?
USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking the employer to justify how your degree relates to the role's duties. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency can help frame equivalency. In some cases, employers include expert opinion letters that connect your specific coursework to the curriculum functions required by the position.
How do I find out if a Curriculum Specialist employer has filed H-1B petitions before?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data, which shows every employer that has certified a Labor Condition Application by job title and location. You can search this through Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified H-1B filing history by role so you can prioritize employers who have already sponsored Curriculum Specialist positions rather than pitching the idea cold.