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Nursing Faculty jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring institutions combine clinical expertise with academic teaching responsibilities, making them strong candidates for specialty occupation classification. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION PURPOSE: Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.
Essential Functions
I. INSTRUCTION
- Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
- Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
- Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
- Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
- Use Learning Management System (e.g. Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
- Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
- Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
- Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
- Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
- Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
- Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
- Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
- Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
- Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
- Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
- Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
- Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
- Participate in career service and alumni activities.
- Support program/department chair in program management activities.
- Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. See Essential Functions of Nursing Faculty document for additional expectations. From ASOM 7.1 Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) Program Faculty Standard: A full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN or PN program must meet all of the following criteria:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse and,
- Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license, and
- The majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.
- Faculty with Bachelor’s degrees in nursing must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
- Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
- Continued employment of a person who does not hold a Master’s degree in nursing shall be contingent upon documented progress towards their approved academic plan.
Benefits
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits. Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
POSITION PURPOSE: Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.
Essential Functions
I. INSTRUCTION
- Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
- Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
- Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
- Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
- Use Learning Management System (e.g. Blackboard) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
- Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
- Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
- Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
- Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
- Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
- Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
- Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
- Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
- Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
- Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
- Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
- Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
- Participate in career service and alumni activities.
- Support program/department chair in program management activities.
- Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. See Essential Functions of Nursing Faculty document for additional expectations. From ASOM 7.1 Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) Program Faculty Standard: A full- or part-time faculty member in the ASN or PN program must meet all of the following criteria:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse and,
- Possesses a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license, and
- The majority of faculty shall hold master’s degrees in nursing.
- Faculty with Bachelor’s degrees in nursing must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Within one semester of initial appointment, must have a written academic plan of study for completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
- Provides ongoing documentation (each semester) demonstrating matriculation towards completion of a Master’s degree in nursing, and
- Continued employment of a person who does not hold a Master’s degree in nursing shall be contingent upon documented progress towards their approved academic plan.
Benefits
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits. Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nursing Faculty
Verify your credentials meet LCA requirements
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. If you teach across multiple campus locations, confirm your sponsoring employer has filed separate LCAs for each site before your first day on that campus.
Target research-active nursing schools specifically
Schools of nursing with active NIH grants or dedicated research programs are more experienced with H-1B petitions for faculty. Their sponsored positions are built around graduate-level instruction and scholarship duties that anchor the specialty occupation case.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Nursing Faculty openings by employers with documented LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which institutions have sponsored the role before, reducing the risk of approaching employers unfamiliar with the faculty H-1B process.
Align your degree field to your teaching specialty
USCIS evaluates whether your highest degree directly relates to the nursing subject you'll teach. A master's or doctorate in nursing, nursing education, or a clinical nursing specialty strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly more than an adjacent health sciences degree.
Negotiate the offer letter before the I-129 is filed
Your offer letter shapes the I-129 petition. Ensure it lists your specific course assignments, minimum degree requirement, and academic rank. Vague descriptions of duties create Request for Evidence exposure once USCIS reviews the specialty occupation claim.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
O*NET classifies Nursing Instructors and Teachers under a postsecondary educator code that explicitly requires a master's or doctoral degree. Reference this classification when helping your employer's attorney document that your role meets the specialty occupation standard.
H-1B Visa Nursing Faculty: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nursing Faculty role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Nursing Faculty positions at accredited colleges and universities typically require at minimum a master's degree in nursing or a clinical nursing specialty, meeting USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The key is that the employer's job description must explicitly require a directly related degree, not merely prefer one. Institutions with established nursing programs generally structure their faculty postings this way.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Faculty?
Community colleges, four-year universities, and academic medical centers with schools of nursing are the primary sponsors. Institutions operating NCLEX pass-rate-focused nursing programs often seek international faculty with specialized clinical expertise. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for nursing education roles on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to institutions already familiar with the H-1B process.
What happens if I teach clinical rotations at multiple hospital sites?
Each distinct worksite where you teach requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your nursing faculty role involves supervising students at affiliated hospital sites not listed on your original LCA, your employer must file additional LCAs before you work at those locations. Confirm this detail during the offer negotiation, as oversight here can create compliance problems for the sponsoring institution.
Can I pursue a green card while on H-1B status as a Nursing Faculty member?
Yes. The H-1B allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant status. Many nursing faculty members in tenure-track positions pursue employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through PERM labor certification. Some may qualify for a National Interest Waiver if their research or clinical training work has broader national significance, bypassing the PERM process.
How long does H-1B status last for a Nursing Faculty position?
USCIS grants H-1B status in increments of up to three years, with one standard extension available, for a six-year maximum. If your employer begins the PERM or I-140 process early enough in your tenure, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 provisions. Plan your promotion and tenure timeline with this six-year cap in mind from your first day on status.