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Nursing Instructor roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or education. Community colleges, universities, and hospital-based programs all sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, with LCA filings listed under SOC code 25-1072.
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Nursing
Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty
Closing at: Oct 1 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Department/Organization
223103 - Division of Nursing & Health Advanc
Rank
Instructor
Position Summary
Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Detailed Position Information
The Capstone College of Nursing has over 2,200 students enrolled in programs leading to BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD degrees. The position is focused on clinical instruction for our BSN program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in nursing is required. Candidates must be willing to work days and or evenings and be willing to provide clinical supervision in Tuscaloosa or Birmingham. Additional requirements include current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Alabama.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application materials should include:
1) a complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV)/resume,
2) cover letter summarizing the interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications are met by the candidate's background and experience, and
3) a list of four professional references with full contact information (references will only be contacted after consent of the candidate).
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
INTRODUCTION
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Nursing
Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty
Closing at: Oct 1 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Department/Organization
223103 - Division of Nursing & Health Advanc
Rank
Instructor
Position Summary
Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Detailed Position Information
The Capstone College of Nursing has over 2,200 students enrolled in programs leading to BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD degrees. The position is focused on clinical instruction for our BSN program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree in nursing is required. Candidates must be willing to work days and or evenings and be willing to provide clinical supervision in Tuscaloosa or Birmingham. Additional requirements include current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in Alabama.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application materials should include:
1) a complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV)/resume,
2) cover letter summarizing the interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications are met by the candidate's background and experience, and
3) a list of four professional references with full contact information (references will only be contacted after consent of the candidate).
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires that nursing instructor roles demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. An MSN or BSN with clinical teaching experience strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Have your credential evaluation done before applying.
Target institutions with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter nursing instructor roles by employers who have filed LCAs under SOC 25-1072. This tells you which schools and health systems have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage process for this exact title.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your target job location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. The DOL sets four wage levels for nursing instructors by region. Your offer must meet at least Level I or your employer's LCA will be rejected.
Ask whether the school is cap-exempt
Many colleges and universities qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you avoid the lottery entirely. Confirm this with the hiring department before accepting an offer. Cap-exempt status lets you start at any time of year.
Align your clinical licensure with the state before filing
USCIS often requests proof that you hold a valid RN license in the state where you'll teach. Compact license states simplify this, but non-compact states require a separate application. Get licensure in progress before your employer files the I-129.
Build a teaching portfolio that maps to O*NET
The O*NET profile for postsecondary nursing instructors lists specific competencies USCIS reviewers reference during adjudication. Organize your CV around those tasks: curriculum design, clinical supervision, and assessment development reduce RFE risk.
H-1B Visa Nursing Instructor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do nursing instructor jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Postsecondary nursing instructor roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field. Most full-time positions at community colleges, universities, and hospital-based schools of nursing meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, especially when the role involves curriculum development or clinical supervision.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for nursing instructors?
Universities, community colleges, and hospital-affiliated nursing programs are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Many accredited colleges and universities qualify as cap-exempt employers, which means they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to browse nursing instructor openings filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history.
Does a nursing instructor need an active RN license to get H-1B sponsorship?
In most cases, yes. USCIS and the hiring institution typically require that a nursing instructor hold a valid RN license in the state where the role is based, particularly for positions involving hands-on clinical instruction. If you're moving from a compact-license state to a non-compact state, start the endorsement process before your employer files the I-129 petition.
What is the DOL prevailing wage for nursing instructor H-1B positions?
The DOL sets prevailing wages for nursing instructors under SOC code 25-1072, and the rate varies by geographic area and experience level. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined wage for your location and job level before USCIS will approve the petition. Run your target location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the applicable wage level before negotiating your offer.
Can a nursing instructor be sponsored for a green card while on H-1B?
Yes. Nursing instructors sponsored by colleges and universities can often pursue EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship while maintaining H-1B status. Some tenured or tenure-track faculty roles at universities may qualify for the EB-1B outstanding researcher category. Your employer's immigration counsel would manage the PERM labor certification process if the EB-2 or EB-3 route is used.