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Finance Professor roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS rules, requiring at least a master's degree in finance, economics, or a closely related field. Most sponsoring employers are colleges and universities, many of which are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely.
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The Department of Economics at St. Lawrence University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with evidence of successful teaching outcomes in investments and/or corporate finance at both the introductory and upper levels. The finance major is housed in the Department of Economics, which consists of 12 members covering a broad range of fields and interests (including finance and accounting). We have a highly successful Fed Challenge team, active investment and women in economics clubs. Students have access to our 14-terminal Bloomberg Finance Lab in the main library, and department faculty regularly teach using the Bloomberg terminals. The typical teaching assignment is 3 courses per semester consisting of 2 preparations per semester. We are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship in a diverse liberal arts environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD and ABD’s near completion will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Salary $100,000 - $110,000
Faculty Status Tenure Track
Appointment Timing Full Year
POSTING DETAIL INFORMATION
Posting Number FA00230
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Open Until Filled No
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Please note the following two-part application process:
1. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of research, a diversity statement, and 3 confidential letters of recommendation at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2026-02_111478509
- Applicants must also complete an online application at http://employment.stlawu.edu
For full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2026.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Economics at St. Lawrence University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with evidence of successful teaching outcomes in investments and/or corporate finance at both the introductory and upper levels. The finance major is housed in the Department of Economics, which consists of 12 members covering a broad range of fields and interests (including finance and accounting). We have a highly successful Fed Challenge team, active investment and women in economics clubs. Students have access to our 14-terminal Bloomberg Finance Lab in the main library, and department faculty regularly teach using the Bloomberg terminals. The typical teaching assignment is 3 courses per semester consisting of 2 preparations per semester. We are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship in a diverse liberal arts environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PhD and ABD’s near completion will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Salary $100,000 - $110,000
Faculty Status Tenure Track
Appointment Timing Full Year
POSTING DETAIL INFORMATION
Posting Number FA00230
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027
Open Until Filled No
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Please note the following two-part application process:
1. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of research, a diversity statement, and 3 confidential letters of recommendation at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2026-02_111478509
- Applicants must also complete an online application at http://employment.stlawu.edu
For full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2026.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Professor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Finance Professor role. A PhD or master's in finance, economics, or accounting satisfies this. A general business degree without graduate-level finance coursework can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities and affiliated research institutions are cap-exempt under INA Section 214(g)(5). Your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely, so you can start any time of year without waiting for the April filing window.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Professor roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This surfaces universities and colleges that have sponsored the exact position before, not just employers open to it in theory.
Confirm prevailing wage level before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for postsecondary finance teachers before your offer stage so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Prepare your credential evaluation early
If your highest degree was earned outside the U.S., get a NACES-member credential evaluation completed before your employer files. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize foreign three-year degrees for Finance Professor petitions, and delays here are the most common filing bottleneck.
Clarify whether your role is tenure-track or visiting
Visiting and adjunct Finance Professor contracts are often short-term, which affects your H-1B validity period and renewal path. Confirm your appointment type with HR before the I-129 is drafted so the petition reflects the correct employment end date.
H-1B Visa Finance Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Professor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies postsecondary finance teaching positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a master's degree in finance, economics, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for postsecondary teachers supports this classification. Your employer confirms the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.
Do universities sponsoring Finance Professors have to go through the H-1B lottery?
Most do not. Colleges, universities, and affiliated nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt under the H-1B statute. Your petition can be filed at any point during the year, and USCIS processes it without counting it against the 85,000-cap. Confirm your specific employer qualifies as cap-exempt before assuming this applies.
How do I find universities that have sponsored Finance Professor H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate filters Finance Professor listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify institutions that have formally sponsored the role rather than relying on recruiter assurances. DOL discloses LCA data publicly, and this filing record is the clearest signal of a genuine sponsorship track record.
Can I teach as a Finance Professor while my H-1B petition is pending?
If you're changing from another valid nonimmigrant status, you generally must wait for H-1B approval before starting unless H-1B portability or a cap-gap provision applies to your situation. For new hires without existing U.S. work authorization, you cannot begin employment until USCIS approves the I-129 petition or grants a receipt notice under premium processing.
What happens to my H-1B if my university contract ends or isn't renewed?
Your H-1B is employer-specific, so the authorization ends when your appointment terminates. You have a 60-day grace period after your last day to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S. If another institution files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires, you can continue working once that petition is received by USCIS.