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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
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Assistant Teaching Professor of History
The History Department at Florida International University invites applications for two Assistant Teaching Professor positions. We welcome applicants from any field or period of U.S. history. We seek colleagues whose teachings situate the American past within wider discursive frameworks. The appointment will commence on August 13, 2027. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and will teach four undergraduate classes each semester. While most teaching will be allocated to lower division courses, primarily in US History, there may also be opportunities to offer upper division classes. Teaching modality may be online, hybrid, and/or in person.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538548. Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file. Review of complete applications will begin January 4, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Three (3) letters of reference, transcripts, and writing samples will be required from finalists at a later date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Tovah Bender (tbender@fiu.edu).
In 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (The Green School), the college housing the Department of Public Policy and Administration, received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 41 schools of international affairs in the world. The Green School is among only 26 in the U.S. with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only one in the State of Florida.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
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Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Information
Assistant Teaching Professor of History
The History Department at Florida International University invites applications for two Assistant Teaching Professor positions. We welcome applicants from any field or period of U.S. history. We seek colleagues whose teachings situate the American past within wider discursive frameworks. The appointment will commence on August 13, 2027. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and will teach four undergraduate classes each semester. While most teaching will be allocated to lower division courses, primarily in US History, there may also be opportunities to offer upper division classes. Teaching modality may be online, hybrid, and/or in person.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 538548. Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file. Review of complete applications will begin January 4, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Three (3) letters of reference, transcripts, and writing samples will be required from finalists at a later date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address any questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Tovah Bender (tbender@fiu.edu).
In 2021, the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (The Green School), the college housing the Department of Public Policy and Administration, received full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). This prestigious organization includes the top 41 schools of international affairs in the world. The Green School is among only 26 in the U.S. with this designation, 5th in the Southeastern United States, and the 1st and only one in the State of Florida.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
Job Category
Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Professor of History
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
A PhD in History or a closely related field is the baseline USCIS expects for specialty occupation classification. If your doctorate is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before you apply.
Target departments with active LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified LCAs under SOC code 25-1125 (History Teachers, Postsecondary) by institution. Departments that filed recently are already familiar with the H-1B process and far less likely to treat sponsorship as a dealbreaker.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists universities and colleges with verified H-1B LCA filing history for academic roles, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have already committed to sponsoring faculty rather than those that may hesitate at the offer stage.
Align your research specialization with institutional needs
History departments sponsoring H-1B faculty typically cite your specific subfield and geographic expertise in the LCA job description. If your dissertation and publications map clearly to a gap in their department, the specialty occupation argument is easier for the employer's immigration counsel to support.
Confirm each campus worksite has its own certified LCA
If you teach at multiple campus locations or a university system assigns you to sites not listed on the original LCA, the employer must file a separate certified LCA with DOL for each worksite before you begin work there. Raise this with HR before your start date.
Understand how the H-1B cap affects your timeline
Most university positions are cap-exempt under INA rules for higher education institutions, meaning your employer can file your I-129 at any time and you don't need to wait for the annual cap selection. Confirm your institution's cap-exempt status with HR before accepting an offer.
H-1B Visa Professor of History: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor of History role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Postsecondary teaching positions in History require at minimum a master's degree and typically a PhD in History or a directly related field, satisfying USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The employer's LCA and I-129 petition documents the degree requirement, your subfield expertise, and the theoretical and research duties that distinguish the role from non-specialty work.
Are most university Professor of History positions exempt from the H-1B annual cap?
Most tenure-track and visiting faculty positions at accredited nonprofit universities and colleges qualify for the cap-exempt category under the Higher Education exemption, allowing employers to file I-129 petitions at any time without waiting for annual cap availability. The selection rules for cap-subject petitions have changed recently, but cap-exempt filings at universities follow a separate, year-round process.
How do I find History faculty positions at universities that sponsor H-1B visas?
Start on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for postsecondary teaching roles. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 25-1125 to confirm which universities have filed certified LCAs for History faculty in recent hiring cycles before you apply.
What documents should I prepare before a university offers H-1B sponsorship?
Compile your PhD diploma and transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a full publication and conference record, and any existing visa documentation including your current I-94. Departments rely on immigration counsel to build the specialty occupation argument, and a clean credentials package speeds up the LCA and I-129 preparation significantly.
How long does H-1B status last for a Professor of History position?
USCIS grants H-1B status in an initial period of up to three years, which the employer can extend for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Faculty on a tenure track who have an approved I-140 immigrant petition may be eligible for extensions beyond six years under AC21 provisions, but those extensions require a separate filing.