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Professor roles at U.S. universities are among the most H-1B visa-friendly positions available: universities file as cap-exempt employers, meaning there's no October 1 start date and no lottery wait. Candidates need a doctoral degree in their field, strong research credentials, and an employer ready to file before your current status expires.
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Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae for this position to: Sachin Kheterpal, M.D., MBA., Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5048 or electronically to Dawn Seiler at [email protected].
Responsibilities
Successful candidate will be appointed on the tenure-track and receive a faculty appointment at the University of Michigan Medical School. They will be expected to develop and maintain their own research agenda, contribute to inter-disciplinary research resulting in publications and extramural support, as well as present results at appropriate scientific meetings. Duties also include teaching and mentorship to a variety of learners, including technicians, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and other learners.
- Demonstrated research expertise in any area of pain, opioid or adolescent mental health that will enhance existing research strengths or establish new ones
- A consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding
- Experience and skill in providing leadership that will advance the scholarly and curricular excellence of the Department of Anesthesiology
- Strong track record of publishing high quality, peer reviewed research
- Mentoring and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students in their area of expertise
- Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values is necessary
- Ability to contribute to the department's tripartite mission to provide high quality clinical care with a strong focus on education, teaching, and research
Required Qualifications
Successful candidate must have an MD or PhD (or equivalent), strong academic credentials and a research portfolio that demonstrates their potential for achieving national leadership in their area of expertise. Candidate with experience and/or expertise focusing on pain, opioid and suicide interventions, and mixed methods research and/or implementation science will be highly preferred. Other qualifications that will be considered in the selection of the candidates will include a record of success in multidisciplinary research environments and extramural research support. Evidence of competence in didactic teaching and mentorship is expected.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as a Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the candidate selected will depend on qualifications.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
279081
Working Title
ASST PROFESSOR-PROFESSOR
Job Title
PROFESSOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Anesthesiology Department
Posting Begin/End Date
6/18/2026 - 6/25/2026
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular Clinical
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae for this position to: Sachin Kheterpal, M.D., MBA., Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5048 or electronically to Dawn Seiler at [email protected].
Responsibilities
Successful candidate will be appointed on the tenure-track and receive a faculty appointment at the University of Michigan Medical School. They will be expected to develop and maintain their own research agenda, contribute to inter-disciplinary research resulting in publications and extramural support, as well as present results at appropriate scientific meetings. Duties also include teaching and mentorship to a variety of learners, including technicians, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and other learners.
- Demonstrated research expertise in any area of pain, opioid or adolescent mental health that will enhance existing research strengths or establish new ones
- A consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding
- Experience and skill in providing leadership that will advance the scholarly and curricular excellence of the Department of Anesthesiology
- Strong track record of publishing high quality, peer reviewed research
- Mentoring and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students in their area of expertise
- Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values is necessary
- Ability to contribute to the department's tripartite mission to provide high quality clinical care with a strong focus on education, teaching, and research
Required Qualifications
Successful candidate must have an MD or PhD (or equivalent), strong academic credentials and a research portfolio that demonstrates their potential for achieving national leadership in their area of expertise. Candidate with experience and/or expertise focusing on pain, opioid and suicide interventions, and mixed methods research and/or implementation science will be highly preferred. Other qualifications that will be considered in the selection of the candidates will include a record of success in multidisciplinary research environments and extramural research support. Evidence of competence in didactic teaching and mentorship is expected.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as a Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the candidate selected will depend on qualifications.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
279081
Working Title
ASST PROFESSOR-PROFESSOR
Job Title
PROFESSOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Anesthesiology Department
Posting Begin/End Date
6/18/2026 - 6/25/2026
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular Clinical
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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.