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Glucksman Ireland House (GIH) and the faculty of Arts and Sciences, New York University, invite applications for the position of Director and Glucksman Global Distinguished Professor of Irish Studies. We seek a globally recognized scholar in Irish Studies to lead GIH, one who will enhance the House’s international standing in Irish literature, history, culture, language, and diaspora studies.
Glucksman Ireland House is New York University’s center for the study of Ireland and the Irish diaspora. Renowned for dynamic programming and research initiatives, Glucksman Ireland House is the home of the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series with NYU Press, the American Journal of Irish Studies, and the Archives of Irish America. We offer an undergraduate minor in Irish Studies and an MA in Irish and Irish-American Studies. Our mission is to foster excellence in the study of Ireland, Irish America, and the Irish Diaspora in New York and the global communities.
The new GIH Director will bring a vision for supporting research and teaching, established administrative skills and a commitment to public engagement. The director will foster Glucksman Ireland House faculty’s teaching, research, and scholarly goals; plan public-facing events and symposia; lead strategies to expand and strengthen Irish Studies within NYU and to continue GIH’s global reputation as a research center, including through development outreach; liaise with the GIH advisory board; administer the day-to-day operations of the center including supervising support staff; mentor, advise, and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels; conduct research and publish in the scholar’s respective discipline, as well as work strategically with GIH’s research initiatives including the Archives of Irish America, the American Journal of Irish Studies, and the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in a field related to the scholar’s home discipline with a strong focus on Irish Studies
- Proven record of publications and scholarly activities including field-defining books, peer-reviewed articles, and related public-facing projects such as exhibition curation, digital humanities projects, or archival management
- A proven record of public engagement and public outreach, including to an international audience
- Demonstrable experience with university administration, preferably in a senior administrative role at the departmental or university level, and the leadership skills to run a dynamic scholarly program or department
- Ability to work with philanthropic communities engaged with higher education, and with an active advisory board
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advising post-graduate research, including serving as a thesis advisor
- Ability to engage with Irish-language scholarship or community, owing to either facility in the language or support for its role in the broader Irish Studies endeavor
- A record of securing grants or other funding streams for advancing scholarly work
The initial appointment will be for 3 years with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 10 years total at the level of global distinguished professor (non-tenure rank), expected to commence September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, and names of three references. Long-listed candidates will be requested to send additional materials. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, 2026.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
INTRODUCTION
Glucksman Ireland House (GIH) and the faculty of Arts and Sciences, New York University, invite applications for the position of Director and Glucksman Global Distinguished Professor of Irish Studies. We seek a globally recognized scholar in Irish Studies to lead GIH, one who will enhance the House’s international standing in Irish literature, history, culture, language, and diaspora studies.
Glucksman Ireland House is New York University’s center for the study of Ireland and the Irish diaspora. Renowned for dynamic programming and research initiatives, Glucksman Ireland House is the home of the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series with NYU Press, the American Journal of Irish Studies, and the Archives of Irish America. We offer an undergraduate minor in Irish Studies and an MA in Irish and Irish-American Studies. Our mission is to foster excellence in the study of Ireland, Irish America, and the Irish Diaspora in New York and the global communities.
The new GIH Director will bring a vision for supporting research and teaching, established administrative skills and a commitment to public engagement. The director will foster Glucksman Ireland House faculty’s teaching, research, and scholarly goals; plan public-facing events and symposia; lead strategies to expand and strengthen Irish Studies within NYU and to continue GIH’s global reputation as a research center, including through development outreach; liaise with the GIH advisory board; administer the day-to-day operations of the center including supervising support staff; mentor, advise, and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels; conduct research and publish in the scholar’s respective discipline, as well as work strategically with GIH’s research initiatives including the Archives of Irish America, the American Journal of Irish Studies, and the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in a field related to the scholar’s home discipline with a strong focus on Irish Studies
- Proven record of publications and scholarly activities including field-defining books, peer-reviewed articles, and related public-facing projects such as exhibition curation, digital humanities projects, or archival management
- A proven record of public engagement and public outreach, including to an international audience
- Demonstrable experience with university administration, preferably in a senior administrative role at the departmental or university level, and the leadership skills to run a dynamic scholarly program or department
- Ability to work with philanthropic communities engaged with higher education, and with an active advisory board
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advising post-graduate research, including serving as a thesis advisor
- Ability to engage with Irish-language scholarship or community, owing to either facility in the language or support for its role in the broader Irish Studies endeavor
- A record of securing grants or other funding streams for advancing scholarly work
The initial appointment will be for 3 years with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 10 years total at the level of global distinguished professor (non-tenure rank), expected to commence September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, and names of three references. Long-listed candidates will be requested to send additional materials. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, 2026.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Professor
Verify your institution's cap-exempt status
Universities and affiliated research institutions file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap, so you can start any time of year. Confirm your prospective employer qualifies as a nonprofit or government research institution with USCIS before accepting an offer.
Request a prevailing wage check early
Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific SOC code and institution's county before negotiations. Academic salaries are public, and your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL's prevailing wage level for your discipline and location.
Align your O*NET profile to your petition
Pull your O*NET occupation profile for the Professor SOC code and map your CV's research areas and teaching duties directly to those descriptors. Misalignment between your stated duties and the specialty occupation definition is a common reason USCIS issues an RFE for faculty petitions.
Target departments with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Professor openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you focus on institutions that have successfully sponsored international faculty rather than those encountering the process for the first time.
Push your employer to file during contract negotiations
Faculty hiring cycles run on academic timelines, but H-1B processing doesn't. Ask your department's international office to initiate the LCA filing with DOL as soon as a verbal offer is extended, not after contracts are signed, to avoid gaps between your current status and the petition approval.
Account for J-1 two-year home residency before filing
If you're on a J-1 visa exchange visitor visa with a two-year home residency requirement, your employer can't file an H-1B petition until you obtain a waiver or fulfill the obligation. Confirm your J-1 status with your institution's international office before the department submits paperwork to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do professor jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Professor roles meet the H-1B specialty occupation definition because they require at least a bachelor's degree, and typically a doctoral degree, in a specific academic discipline directly related to the duties. USCIS has consistently recognized faculty positions at accredited universities as qualifying roles, and most universities file as cap-exempt employers, removing the lottery requirement entirely.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring H-1B visas for faculty?
Migrate Mate lets you search Professor openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history from DOL records. This shows you which institutions have actually sponsored international faculty before, not just those willing to consider it. Targeting employers with an established filing track record significantly reduces delays during the hiring process.
Can a university sponsor my H-1B outside the annual cap?
Most accredited universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition at any time of year, without waiting for an October 1 start date or competing in the annual lottery. Confirm your institution's cap-exempt status with USCIS before finalizing your offer letter.
What happens to my H-1B if I switch from one university to another?
Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working at a new cap-exempt university as soon as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. Because both employers are typically cap-exempt, there's no lottery exposure. Your new institution's international office initiates the transfer through USCIS.
Does my J-1 exchange visitor status affect my ability to get an H-1B as a professor?
If your J-1 program carries a two-year home residency requirement, your employer cannot file an H-1B petition on your behalf until you satisfy or waive that obligation. Waivers are available through the No Objection Statement, IGA, or Conrad 30 pathways depending on your situation. Check whether your J-1 DS-2019 lists the requirement before your department contacts USCIS.