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Professor and Chair roles at U.S. universities routinely qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring at least a doctoral or master's degree in a directly related academic field. Sponsoring institutions file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year period extendable to six years total.
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Alabama State University, College of Business Administration/Department of Computer Information Systems, invites applications for the position of Chair, Associate/Full Professor of Computer Information Systems. The Chair position serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the department, providing strategic leadership while fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service. This position encompasses oversight of departmental operations, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and resource management.
Faculty teach within their academic disciplines and are responsible for successfully addressing established student learning outcomes in each course and section. Faculty teach courses at times, locations, and via modalities that best respond to student and departmental needs. Faculty conduct both teaching and research and are always Scholarly Academic (SA) as per AACSB standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned courses and successfully address established learning outcomes
- Facilitate, and inspire learning through proven and innovative teaching, and academic support methodologies
- Plan all lessons, and assignments with a focus on student success
- Develop and deliver course curricula and syllabi for each course section delivered, ensuring compliance with college and department standards
- Assess students' progress and adjust instructional techniques, resources, and assignments as appropriate
- Remain up-to-date with developments in the discipline and best practices for teaching in the discipline by reading scholarly articles, talking with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, conducting appropriate classroom-based research designed to improve student learning outcomes, and/or publishing original research and analyses in books and academic journals
- Establish academic standards, promote effective teaching methodologies ensuring comprehensive student advising
- Advise students on an individual basis about courses required for degree completion, and how to achieve their short-term and long-term academic and career goals
- Hold responsibility for recruitment, mentorship, and performance evaluation of faculty and staff of the department
- Make evidence-based recommendations regarding promotion and tenure while fostering scholarly productivity and teaching effectiveness
- Oversee departmental fiscal planning, administers the annual budget to ensure responsible resource allocation
- Cultivate industry partnerships and grant development opportunities to expand departmental funding and enhance student learning experiences
- Provide services both to the University and the community
- Participate in shared governance by serving on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend policies, deliberate budgets, advise on hiring and promotions within the department, and other college activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An earned doctorate degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems from an AACSB accredited business school. 5 years of full-time collegiate academic experience in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems, 3 years of academic administrative experience in a collegiate setting, have basic knowledge of proposal writing and grant administration, and hold the rank of Associate, or Full Professor in a Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems Department.
FACULTY STATEMENT:
It is to be noted, that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faculty members complete advanced degrees, certification, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of a person in this position.
INTRODUCTION
Alabama State University, College of Business Administration/Department of Computer Information Systems, invites applications for the position of Chair, Associate/Full Professor of Computer Information Systems. The Chair position serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the department, providing strategic leadership while fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service. This position encompasses oversight of departmental operations, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and resource management.
Faculty teach within their academic disciplines and are responsible for successfully addressing established student learning outcomes in each course and section. Faculty teach courses at times, locations, and via modalities that best respond to student and departmental needs. Faculty conduct both teaching and research and are always Scholarly Academic (SA) as per AACSB standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned courses and successfully address established learning outcomes
- Facilitate, and inspire learning through proven and innovative teaching, and academic support methodologies
- Plan all lessons, and assignments with a focus on student success
- Develop and deliver course curricula and syllabi for each course section delivered, ensuring compliance with college and department standards
- Assess students' progress and adjust instructional techniques, resources, and assignments as appropriate
- Remain up-to-date with developments in the discipline and best practices for teaching in the discipline by reading scholarly articles, talking with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, conducting appropriate classroom-based research designed to improve student learning outcomes, and/or publishing original research and analyses in books and academic journals
- Establish academic standards, promote effective teaching methodologies ensuring comprehensive student advising
- Advise students on an individual basis about courses required for degree completion, and how to achieve their short-term and long-term academic and career goals
- Hold responsibility for recruitment, mentorship, and performance evaluation of faculty and staff of the department
- Make evidence-based recommendations regarding promotion and tenure while fostering scholarly productivity and teaching effectiveness
- Oversee departmental fiscal planning, administers the annual budget to ensure responsible resource allocation
- Cultivate industry partnerships and grant development opportunities to expand departmental funding and enhance student learning experiences
- Provide services both to the University and the community
- Participate in shared governance by serving on academic and administrative committees that review and recommend policies, deliberate budgets, advise on hiring and promotions within the department, and other college activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An earned doctorate degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems from an AACSB accredited business school. 5 years of full-time collegiate academic experience in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems, 3 years of academic administrative experience in a collegiate setting, have basic knowledge of proposal writing and grant administration, and hold the rank of Associate, or Full Professor in a Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems Department.
FACULTY STATEMENT:
It is to be noted, that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faculty members complete advanced degrees, certification, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of a person in this position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Professor and Chair
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for postsecondary teachers in your discipline and confirm your terminal degree matches the field directly. USCIS scrutinizes whether a Chair role requires a degree in a specific subject, not just any advanced credential.
Target institutions with established H-1B filing history
Research universities and R1 doctoral institutions file H-1B petitions routinely and maintain immigration counsel on staff. Prioritize departments that have recently hired international faculty, as their HR teams already understand the LCA and I-129 workflow.
Search verified sponsoring universities on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Professor and Chair openings at institutions with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by role and location, so you're applying where sponsorship infrastructure already exists rather than educating employers from scratch.
Request a site-specific LCA for each campus location
If your Chair appointment spans multiple campuses or research sites, your employer must file a separate certified LCA with DOL for each worksite. Confirm this during offer negotiation, since a single LCA tied to the main campus won't cover remote or satellite teaching locations.
Account for the prevailing wage tier in your offer review
Chair positions carry significant administrative responsibilities that often push DOL wage levels upward. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metropolitan area before signing, since USCIS will reject an LCA that understates the required wage.
Prepare your petition package before the offer letter stage
Gather your diploma transcripts, published research record, and any credential evaluations for degrees earned outside the U.S. in advance. Universities submitting an I-129 for a Chair role often need these documents within days of a faculty committee vote, not weeks.
H-1B Visa Professor and Chair: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor and Chair role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Professor and Chair positions at accredited colleges and universities typically require a doctoral degree or the equivalent in the specific academic discipline, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard. USCIS expects the role to be tied to a particular field of study, so the job description should reflect graduate-level subject expertise rather than purely administrative duties.
Who files the H-1B petition for a university Professor and Chair?
The sponsoring institution files as the petitioner. The university's sponsored-programs or international faculty office prepares the Labor Condition Application for DOL certification, then submits the I-129 petition to USCIS. You, as the beneficiary, provide transcripts, curriculum vitae, publications, and any credential evaluations, but you do not file independently.
How long does H-1B status last for a Professor and Chair position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years. The university can extend your status for an additional three years, reaching the standard six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a permanent residence process such as PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition has been filed and meets specific timing thresholds under AC21.
Can a Chair appointment that moves between campuses cause LCA problems?
Yes. Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties must be covered by its own DOL-certified LCA listing that specific address. If your Chair role requires regular work at a satellite campus, affiliated hospital, or research center not listed on the original LCA, the university must obtain a new certified LCA before you begin work there. Confirm this with your institution's international faculty office before accepting multi-site responsibilities.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Professor and Chair roles?
Migrate Mate lists university employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history searchable by role and location, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have already navigated the sponsorship process. Beyond that, R1 and R2 research universities, land-grant institutions, and large private universities maintain dedicated immigration teams and sponsor faculty H-1Bs routinely, making them the most practical targets.