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Immunologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in immunology, microbiology, or a directly related biological science. Most positions are at research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and academic medical centers, all of which have established H-1B filing histories.
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The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program), Post-baccalaureate Master’s program (1-year), and a Physician Assistant Master's Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school's mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, supremely competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York's medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect our student body.
The CUNY SoM has five departments: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) was formed through the merger of several basic science departments and represents one of the four departments in the school (Community Health and Social Medicine, Medical Education, and Clinical Medicine). All departments play a critical role in our mission-driven BS/MD program, post-bac program, and Physician Assistant program through the teaching of the basic science curriculum and by conducting extramurally funded research. The research agenda of the current members of the departments are centered on neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, cardiovascular disease, oncology, social determinants of health, and community health. The selected candidate will be placed in the most appropriate department based upon their credentials and experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chair of either the MCBS, Medical Education, CHASM or Clinical Medicine department, the Immunologist will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Teach immunology within pre-clerkship and clinical courses for medical and PA students
- Serve as a content expert contributing to integrated, systems-based curricula
- Develop, implement, and evaluate immunology components of the curriculum, including laboratory and technology-enhanced learning (digital platforms)
- Lead student-centered learning sessions across lecture, small group, and laboratory formats
- Participate in assessment activities, including practical examinations and curriculum evaluation
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to align instruction with institutional educational program objectives (EPOs), foundational competencies, and course-level learning outcomes
- Mentor and advise students on academic success and scholarly development
- Serve on institutional committees, including the curriculum committee and admissions
- Engage in scholarly activity
- Uphold an inclusive, equitable learning environment consistent with CUNY SOM’s mission
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department chair
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) in immunology or a related health sciences field
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered learning in classroom, laboratory, or related instructional settings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Postdoctoral or fellowship training or equivalent advanced research experience in immunology or related biomedical or clinical sciences
- Experience teaching immunology in a medical, PA, or other health professions program
- Familiarity with clinically integrated immunology within organ-system-based curricula
- Experience collaborating across pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of MD training
- Proficiency with active learning methodologies, including PBL, CBL, and TBL
- Background in curriculum development, course administration, and assessment design
- Experience with educational technologies such as virtual immunology platforms, simulation, virtual reality, or other digital learning tools
- Experience teaching clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic methods (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, immunoassays) in support of immunology instruction
- Experience with student coaching and feedback
- Evidence of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, educational research, or grant-supported work
- Work within underserved populations
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing educational, health, and healthcare disparities
COMPENSATION
Medical Faculty (Open Rank)
Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Assistant Professor (Basic Science): $80,982 – $128,748
- Medical Associate Professor (Basic Science): $100,052 – $149,375
- Medical Professor (Basic Science): $119,128 – $169,995
Non–Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Clinical Professor (Med Series): $79,127 – $227,755
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 1, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32387
Location: CUNY School of Medicine
INTRODUCTION
The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program), Post-baccalaureate Master’s program (1-year), and a Physician Assistant Master's Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school's mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, supremely competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York's medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect our student body.
The CUNY SoM has five departments: Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) was formed through the merger of several basic science departments and represents one of the four departments in the school (Community Health and Social Medicine, Medical Education, and Clinical Medicine). All departments play a critical role in our mission-driven BS/MD program, post-bac program, and Physician Assistant program through the teaching of the basic science curriculum and by conducting extramurally funded research. The research agenda of the current members of the departments are centered on neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, cardiovascular disease, oncology, social determinants of health, and community health. The selected candidate will be placed in the most appropriate department based upon their credentials and experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chair of either the MCBS, Medical Education, CHASM or Clinical Medicine department, the Immunologist will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Teach immunology within pre-clerkship and clinical courses for medical and PA students
- Serve as a content expert contributing to integrated, systems-based curricula
- Develop, implement, and evaluate immunology components of the curriculum, including laboratory and technology-enhanced learning (digital platforms)
- Lead student-centered learning sessions across lecture, small group, and laboratory formats
- Participate in assessment activities, including practical examinations and curriculum evaluation
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to align instruction with institutional educational program objectives (EPOs), foundational competencies, and course-level learning outcomes
- Mentor and advise students on academic success and scholarly development
- Serve on institutional committees, including the curriculum committee and admissions
- Engage in scholarly activity
- Uphold an inclusive, equitable learning environment consistent with CUNY SOM’s mission
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department chair
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) in immunology or a related health sciences field
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered learning in classroom, laboratory, or related instructional settings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Postdoctoral or fellowship training or equivalent advanced research experience in immunology or related biomedical or clinical sciences
- Experience teaching immunology in a medical, PA, or other health professions program
- Familiarity with clinically integrated immunology within organ-system-based curricula
- Experience collaborating across pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of MD training
- Proficiency with active learning methodologies, including PBL, CBL, and TBL
- Background in curriculum development, course administration, and assessment design
- Experience with educational technologies such as virtual immunology platforms, simulation, virtual reality, or other digital learning tools
- Experience teaching clinically relevant laboratory and diagnostic methods (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, immunoassays) in support of immunology instruction
- Experience with student coaching and feedback
- Evidence of scholarly activity through publications, presentations, educational research, or grant-supported work
- Work within underserved populations
- Demonstrated commitment to addressing educational, health, and healthcare disparities
COMPENSATION
Medical Faculty (Open Rank)
Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Assistant Professor (Basic Science): $80,982 – $128,748
- Medical Associate Professor (Basic Science): $100,052 – $149,375
- Medical Professor (Basic Science): $119,128 – $169,995
Non–Tenure-Track Appointments
- Medical Clinical Professor (Med Series): $79,127 – $227,755
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on July 1, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32387
Location: CUNY School of Medicine
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Immunologist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to immunology. A general biology degree may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing coursework in immunopathology, virology, or cellular biology before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter immunologist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you spend time on sponsors with documented H-1B approval patterns rather than guessing.
Prioritize cap-exempt institutions early in your search
Nonprofit research institutions affiliated with universities and government laboratories are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without entering the annual lottery. These employers are worth targeting if lottery timing creates problems.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the employer's location. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I, and knowing Level II and III thresholds gives you grounded expectations before salary discussions.
Ask employers about H-1B filing timelines during interviews
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Confirm early whether a prospective employer's HR process and legal team can meet that filing window, since missing it means waiting a full year.
Prepare your O*NET documentation before filing begins
Immunologist roles are classified under O*NET, and your employer's attorney will use that profile to support the specialty occupation argument in Form I-129. Review the job zone and required knowledge areas so your offer letter language aligns.
H-1B Visa Immunologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an immunologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Immunologist positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a closely related field, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation definition. Roles in research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical development all qualify, provided the job description specifies degree requirements rather than listing a degree as merely preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for immunologists?
Academic medical centers, biopharmaceutical companies, federal research agencies, and nonprofit research institutes are the most active H-1B sponsors for immunologist roles. Government labs and university-affiliated research centers are often cap-exempt, which removes the lottery risk entirely. Browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate to identify which employers have active LCA filings for this occupation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect immunologists at for-profit employers?
Cap-subject petitions are limited to 85,000 per fiscal year, with registration open in March and selection by lottery. If your target employer is a for-profit company with no university affiliation, your petition enters this lottery. Immunologists at cap-exempt institutions, such as NIH-affiliated nonprofits or universities, can file year-round without lottery exposure.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition before I finish my postdoctoral training?
Yes, and timing matters. If you're completing a postdoc at a cap-exempt institution, your employer can file a cap-subject petition in April while you remain on your current status, with an October 1 start date. Coordinate with your prospective employer's immigration counsel at least four to five months before the April filing window opens.
What happens to my H-1B status if my immunology research grant ends and my position is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor or change to another valid status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period expires. Start your job search immediately using Migrate Mate to identify sponsors who can move quickly on a transfer petition.