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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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This posting is for a full-time 12-month, unclassified, in-person faculty position located on-site at our Bossier Campus.
In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.
Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.
If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.
Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.
Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold a current, active Louisiana registered nurse license or be a licensed practical nurse.
- Possess at least two (2) years of nursing experience in the provision of long-term care facility services or geriatric nursing.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Computer program knowledge in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Master’s Degree or Train the Trainer preferred.
Job Duties and Other Information
Duties to include, but not limited to:
Instructor
- Provide instruction for Certified Nurse Assistant program in the following areas:
- Medical Terminology
- Clinicals
- PRN
- Provide students with information sheet listing expectations and requirements for successfully completing the course.
- Complete and turn in required end-of-course documents, to include attendance roster, grades, course evaluations.
- Organize and participate in graduation ceremony for completers of the course.
- Keep the Program Manager informed of any problems or concerns regarding the course/program.
- Periodically inventory supplies for replenishing and report equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced.
- Adhere to policies and procedures for instructors established by the division and BPCC.
- Complete annual BPCC State mandated training in Ethics and Sexual Harassment Prevention.
- Travel to different clinical locations within the surrounding areas.
- Availability for day, night, or weekend course offerings.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
About this Job
This posting is for a full-time 12-month, unclassified, in-person faculty position located on-site at our Bossier Campus.
In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.
Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.
If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.
Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.
Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold a current, active Louisiana registered nurse license or be a licensed practical nurse.
- Possess at least two (2) years of nursing experience in the provision of long-term care facility services or geriatric nursing.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Computer program knowledge in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Master’s Degree or Train the Trainer preferred.
Job Duties and Other Information
Duties to include, but not limited to:
Instructor
- Provide instruction for Certified Nurse Assistant program in the following areas:
- Medical Terminology
- Clinicals
- PRN
- Provide students with information sheet listing expectations and requirements for successfully completing the course.
- Complete and turn in required end-of-course documents, to include attendance roster, grades, course evaluations.
- Organize and participate in graduation ceremony for completers of the course.
- Keep the Program Manager informed of any problems or concerns regarding the course/program.
- Periodically inventory supplies for replenishing and report equipment that may need to be repaired or replaced.
- Adhere to policies and procedures for instructors established by the division and BPCC.
- Complete annual BPCC State mandated training in Ethics and Sexual Harassment Prevention.
- Travel to different clinical locations within the surrounding areas.
- Availability for day, night, or weekend course offerings.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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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.