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Faculty positions at U.S. colleges and universities are among the most straightforward H-1B visa sponsorship paths: most universities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Tenure-track and visiting roles regularly appear on H-1B sponsor lists, and multi-year contracts make renewal planning more predictable than in the private sector.
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The position includes teaching, and developing the associated graduate curriculum, in the MCN-CP and MS-NH programs. Assigned classes may be in person or online. Responsibilities also include advising graduate students, clinical research, clinical service, as well as departmental, school, and university committee service. Nutrition faculty model academic, clinical and research expertise, in addition to innovative teaching and learning opportunities.
Candidates are expected to make professional contributions and engage in service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
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Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and grades
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Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
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Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
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Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
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Assists with scheduling of clinical rotations including serving as liaison to clinical sites, facilitating student onboarding at clinical sites, and managing students at clinical sites
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Serves as clinical preceptor for students as needed
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Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
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Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the department, school, or university
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Attends graduation each December
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Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree in nutrition & dietetics or a related field of study
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Registered Dietitian credential
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Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal degree in nutrition & dietetics or a related field of study
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the UT Southwestern campus location upon hire.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
INTRODUCTION
The position includes teaching, and developing the associated graduate curriculum, in the MCN-CP and MS-NH programs. Assigned classes may be in person or online. Responsibilities also include advising graduate students, clinical research, clinical service, as well as departmental, school, and university committee service. Nutrition faculty model academic, clinical and research expertise, in addition to innovative teaching and learning opportunities.
Candidates are expected to make professional contributions and engage in service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
-
Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and grades
-
Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
-
Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
-
Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
-
Assists with scheduling of clinical rotations including serving as liaison to clinical sites, facilitating student onboarding at clinical sites, and managing students at clinical sites
-
Serves as clinical preceptor for students as needed
-
Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
-
Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the department, school, or university
-
Attends graduation each December
-
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Master’s degree in nutrition & dietetics or a related field of study
-
Registered Dietitian credential
-
Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Terminal degree in nutrition & dietetics or a related field of study
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the UT Southwestern campus location upon hire.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Faculty Position
Verify cap-exempt status before applying
Most nonprofit universities and affiliated research institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers under INA Section 214(c)(1)(B). Confirm the institution's status with USCIS before investing time in an application cycle, since cap-exempt petitions can be filed any time of year.
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates faculty roles against the specialty occupation definition. Pull your O*NET profile for the specific discipline, then document how your graduate degree directly corresponds to the courses you'll teach or the research you'll lead.
Target departments with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter faculty openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in your academic discipline, so you're applying to departments that have already navigated the DOL certification process.
Request the LCA before your start date
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before USCIS adjudicates your I-129. Ask the international office for a projected LCA filing timeline during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Negotiate a start date that absorbs processing delays
Standard I-129 processing can run several months. If your appointment begins in August, an offer letter signed in March gives the institution time to file without relying on premium processing to rescue a late timeline.
Document the prevailing wage basis in your offer letter
The DOL requires the offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your occupation and work site. Cross-check the institution's LCA wage level against your role using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer satisfies the requirement before signing.
H-1B Visa Faculty Position: Frequently Asked Questions
Do faculty positions typically require going through the H-1B lottery?
Most do not. Colleges, universities, and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt employers, meaning their H-1B petitions bypass the annual lottery and the 65,000 and 20,000 cap slots entirely. You can start a cap-exempt faculty role at any point in the year, so long as USCIS approves the I-129 before your employment begins.
What makes a faculty role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific academic discipline directly related to the duties. For most tenure-track and visiting instructor roles, the connection between the required advanced degree and the courses taught or research conducted satisfies this standard. Adjunct roles with loose degree requirements can sometimes draw scrutiny, so the job description should specify the required field precisely.
How long does H-1B sponsorship typically take for a university faculty hire?
After the offer is made, the department's international office files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, which normally certifies within seven business days. The I-129 petition is then filed with USCIS, with standard processing running three to six months. Institutions hiring for fall positions typically initiate the process in late winter or early spring to avoid relying on premium processing.
Can I change institutions while on an H-1B faculty appointment?
Yes. Under H-1B portability provisions, you can begin working for a new cap-exempt institution as soon as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is still valid and you're moving to a qualifying employer. The new institution handles the LCA and I-129 filing independently of your previous employer.
How do I find faculty positions at universities that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search faculty openings filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on institutions that have already completed DOL certification for academic roles in your discipline. This saves significant time compared to screening postings manually and then researching each university's sponsorship track record separately.