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Instructional Designer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in instructional design, education technology, or a directly related field. Many employers in corporate learning, higher education, and healthcare sponsor H-1B workers for these roles, with LCA filings processed through DOL before your petition reaches USCIS.
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The Florida Center for Public Management
Responsibilities
The Florida Center for Public Management (FCPM), an affiliate of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month faculty position.
- Teach the Certified Public Manager (CPM) courses in Tallahassee and across the state of Florida as needed, this could include up to 50% travel.
- Assist in the development and update of the CPM curriculum as needed, and grade CPM assignments and exams on a recurring basis.
- Plan, coordinate, deliver CPM Level 8 events, and facilitate special projects as assigned by the FCPM director.
- Serve as back-up CPM student liaison. Collaborate with the FCPM director in the planning and delivery of leadership workshops in Tallahassee and, as needed, across the state.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Public Administration, Adult Education, Organizational Management, or a comparable field, and at least three (3) years of leadership experience.
- Completion of the Certified Public Manager program is required.
- Experience teaching the Certified Public Manager program.
- Extensive stand-up training experience on various management/leadership topics.
- Experience researching, developing, and writing curriculum for leadership training programs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Contact Info
Linda Jimenez
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Curriculum vitae and three letters of reference must be attached to the application
Request Letters of Reference
This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Return to Job Search link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position may include up to 50% travel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Department
The Florida Center for Public Management
Responsibilities
The Florida Center for Public Management (FCPM), an affiliate of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month faculty position.
- Teach the Certified Public Manager (CPM) courses in Tallahassee and across the state of Florida as needed, this could include up to 50% travel.
- Assist in the development and update of the CPM curriculum as needed, and grade CPM assignments and exams on a recurring basis.
- Plan, coordinate, deliver CPM Level 8 events, and facilitate special projects as assigned by the FCPM director.
- Serve as back-up CPM student liaison. Collaborate with the FCPM director in the planning and delivery of leadership workshops in Tallahassee and, as needed, across the state.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Public Administration, Adult Education, Organizational Management, or a comparable field, and at least three (3) years of leadership experience.
- Completion of the Certified Public Manager program is required.
- Experience teaching the Certified Public Manager program.
- Extensive stand-up training experience on various management/leadership topics.
- Experience researching, developing, and writing curriculum for leadership training programs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Contact Info
Linda Jimenez
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Curriculum vitae and three letters of reference must be attached to the application
Request Letters of Reference
This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Return to Job Search link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position may include up to 50% travel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Designer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Instructional Designer position. A degree in instructional technology or educational psychology aligns cleanly. A general education degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't document why it directly supports the role.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Designer openings by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code. That filing history signals the employer already understands the H-1B process and won't treat your sponsorship request as a first-time learning exercise.
Check prevailing wage before your offer stage
Run the SOC code for Instructional Designers through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location, and knowing the floor early prevents surprises when the employer files the LCA.
Document your portfolio as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS adjudicators sometimes question whether Instructional Designer roles require a specialized degree. Gather job postings from comparable employers that list a bachelor's in instructional design as required, and align your portfolio to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge, not just the tools you used.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment early
If you're transitioning from STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled before you can extend. Raise this in the offer process, not after signing. Employers who are already enrolled have typically sponsored work visa holders before and are smoother to work with through the H-1B filing.
Plan your cap-subject timeline around the April filing window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, confirm whether cap-gap protection covers the gap. USCIS automatically extends work authorization during this period for F-1 holders who receive a timely filing receipt.
H-1B Visa Instructional Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Designer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, learning and development, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree in any field as a substitute are harder to defend as specialty occupations, so the employer's job description language matters significantly.
Which industries hire the most Instructional Designers on H-1B sponsorship?
Higher education, large corporate learning and development teams, healthcare systems, and government contractors have the most consistent H-1B filing history for Instructional Designer roles. Technology companies with internal enablement or training functions also sponsor regularly. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in this field on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history for this specific occupation.
Can my employer file an H-1B for an Instructional Designer role that is fully remote?
Yes, but the LCA must list every location where you'll work for more than 30 workdays in a year, including your home address if you're working remotely from a different state than the employer's registered office. The prevailing wage is determined by the worksite location, so a remote arrangement in a high-cost metro can raise the wage floor the employer must certify.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates the Instructional Designer role?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and position. If the role is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer. The new employer can file before your grace period ends and you can begin work once USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for approval.
Do Instructional Designer roles at universities or nonprofits offer any H-1B filing advantages?
Universities and affiliated nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year and are not subject to the annual lottery. If you're weighing offers from a cap-subject employer and a university, the university can file immediately while the corporate employer must wait for the April registration window.