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Professor roles at U.S. universities are among the most H-1B-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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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology is accepting applications for a (part-time) appointment as a lecturer to teach the Experimental Methods course for the MS in Pharm course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct and teach assigned graduate-level courses and seminars.
- Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
- Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Appropriate academic graduate and/or terminal degree related to departmental specifications (e.g., PhD, MBA, EdD, MPH, DrPH)
- Prior academic experience that demonstrates excellence in teaching, research or other scholarly activity as evidenced by peer reviews.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Appropriate academic degree related to department specifications and prior academic experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by peer reviews and publications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102400
INTRODUCTION
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology is accepting applications for a (part-time) appointment as a lecturer to teach the Experimental Methods course for the MS in Pharm course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct and teach assigned graduate-level courses and seminars.
- Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
- Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Appropriate academic graduate and/or terminal degree related to departmental specifications (e.g., PhD, MBA, EdD, MPH, DrPH)
- Prior academic experience that demonstrates excellence in teaching, research or other scholarly activity as evidenced by peer reviews.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Appropriate academic degree related to department specifications and prior academic experience.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by peer reviews and publications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102400
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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 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.
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Find Professor JobsProfessor H-1B Visa: 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.
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