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Instructor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Universities, K-12 networks, and ed-tech companies sponsor H-1B visas for instructors in STEM, language, and specialized vocational subjects. The 85,000-slot annual cap and April lottery mean timing your job search matters.
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Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment:
Faculty
# of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
Closing:
7/10/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University seeks applications for a 3D Technician to begin August 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The department of Art + Design seeks candidates for a full-time, 9-month renewable position as 3D Technician. The successful candidate will oversee the technical operations, monitoring, and safety protocols of the department’s 3D studios. While the primary focus will be the wood shop, responsibilities will also extend to the metal shop/foundry and ceramics areas.
The 3D Technician will provide shop monitoring hours, coordinate departmental safety procedures, and ensure that studios, faculty, and staff comply with Environmental Health & Safety, EPA, and OSHA regulations. Additional responsibilities include:
- Organizing and maintaining inventories of tools and equipment across classrooms and shop facilities in coordination with faculty
- Repairing equipment and submitting work orders as necessary
- Ensuring that all tools remain in safe working condition
- Identifying and ordering supplies needed for safety, equipment repair, and general maintenance of 3D shops and classrooms
- Coordinating supply orders
- Tracking expenditures for bulk materials
- Managing replacement parts and equipment for 3D facilities
The Technician will also work with department faculty on special projects related to the organization, repair, and maintenance of all labs.
In addition to administrative and technical duties, the Technician will teach no more than one course per semester in the 3D area.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Operation and maintenance of woodshop: safety protocol for operating power tools, miter saws, table saws, sanders, etc.
- Operation and maintenance of metal shop: power tools, welders, grinders, sanders, foundry, etc.
- Operation and maintenance of ceramic studio equipment and other preparatory tasks.
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Sculpture, Ceramics, or 3D art (Sculpture preferred).
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and communication skills.
- Ability to manage shopwork, and coordinate and execute shop use hours.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience in working in a woodshop and metal shop.
- At least one year of teaching experience at the university level which could include GTA and adjunct teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a ceramic shop.
- Previous experience ordering materials for studio consumption.
Employment Status:
Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment:
Faculty
# of openings:
1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience
Closing:
7/10/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University seeks applications for a 3D Technician to begin August 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The department of Art + Design seeks candidates for a full-time, 9-month renewable position as 3D Technician. The successful candidate will oversee the technical operations, monitoring, and safety protocols of the department’s 3D studios. While the primary focus will be the wood shop, responsibilities will also extend to the metal shop/foundry and ceramics areas.
The 3D Technician will provide shop monitoring hours, coordinate departmental safety procedures, and ensure that studios, faculty, and staff comply with Environmental Health & Safety, EPA, and OSHA regulations. Additional responsibilities include:
- Organizing and maintaining inventories of tools and equipment across classrooms and shop facilities in coordination with faculty
- Repairing equipment and submitting work orders as necessary
- Ensuring that all tools remain in safe working condition
- Identifying and ordering supplies needed for safety, equipment repair, and general maintenance of 3D shops and classrooms
- Coordinating supply orders
- Tracking expenditures for bulk materials
- Managing replacement parts and equipment for 3D facilities
The Technician will also work with department faculty on special projects related to the organization, repair, and maintenance of all labs.
In addition to administrative and technical duties, the Technician will teach no more than one course per semester in the 3D area.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Operation and maintenance of woodshop: safety protocol for operating power tools, miter saws, table saws, sanders, etc.
- Operation and maintenance of metal shop: power tools, welders, grinders, sanders, foundry, etc.
- Operation and maintenance of ceramic studio equipment and other preparatory tasks.
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Sculpture, Ceramics, or 3D art (Sculpture preferred).
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and communication skills.
- Ability to manage shopwork, and coordinate and execute shop use hours.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience in working in a woodshop and metal shop.
- At least one year of teaching experience at the university level which could include GTA and adjunct teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a ceramic shop.
- Previous experience ordering materials for studio consumption.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Instructor
Verify your specialty occupation classification first
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific instructor role before applying. H-1B eligibility hinges on the position requiring a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. A general teaching role without a field-specific requirement can trigger an RFE.
Target cap-exempt institutions strategically
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file an H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. Instructor roles at these employers avoid the April cap season entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by the Instructor job title to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in education and training. This surfaces sponsors you can prioritize over companies with no documented sponsorship record.
Align your degree field to the course subject
USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic background directly matches what you teach. If you have a degree in mathematics but are applying to teach computer science, document the overlap explicitly in your employer's support letter and job description.
Confirm your employer's LCA wage level before accepting
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check prevailing wages for instructor roles in your metro area. A mismatch between the offered wage and the LCA wage level can delay certification.
Build your timeline around the October 1 start date
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can be filed on April 1 for an October 1 start. Academic calendar hiring typically runs January through March, which aligns well. If you get selected in the lottery, your employment authorization doesn't begin until October 1.
H-1B Visa Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. An instructor teaching a specialized subject like engineering, nursing, or data science typically qualifies. A general subject or K-12 classroom role without a field-specific degree requirement may not, so the employer's job description and the degree requirement must align tightly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Instructor roles most consistently?
Universities and colleges are the most consistent sponsors because they're cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. Corporate training divisions, ed-tech companies, and vocational schools that operate for-profit are cap-subject but do sponsor. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for instructor positions on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors before applying.
What happens to my H-1B status if my teaching contract ends between semesters?
H-1B status is tied to your employer and your approved position. If your contract ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or leave the country. Semester gaps are a known risk in academic roles. Some universities structure contracts as continuing employment rather than semester-by-semester to preserve status continuity.
Can I teach at multiple institutions on a single H-1B visa?
Yes, but each additional employer must file a concurrent H-1B petition. You can't simply add a second teaching position without your second employer sponsoring you separately. The primary petition sponsor sets your base status, and the concurrent petition covers the additional role. Both employers must pay prevailing wages as determined by the DOL LCA process.
How does the H-1B lottery affect hiring timelines for Instructor positions?
Cap-subject instructor roles follow the standard H-1B lottery calendar. Petitions are filed April 1, lottery selection occurs in late April, and employment can't begin before October 1. For academic roles, this means a spring hire won't be authorized to work until the fall semester. Cap-exempt employers like universities sidestep this entirely and can onboard instructors at any point in the year.