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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Global Studies - 313500
Posting Open Date 10/30/2026
Application Deadline 12/01/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0006188
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Curriculum in Global Studies is an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences that offers a dynamic undergraduate major and an innovative master’s program. Unlike a traditional international or area studies approach, the Curriculum in Global Studies focuses on analysis of trans-regional and trans-national themes, events, and processes that affect states and societies around the world. Students focus on issues with contemporary global significance and policy relevance. Through our commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring, Global Studies promotes interdisciplinary understanding of critical global issues. In addition, we work to encourage discussions about these issues among our students, faculty, and the broader Chapel Hill community through outreach, events, and other programming. We actively support our students taking advantage of global opportunities outside of the classroom including study abroad, experiential learning, and globally focused internships and research projects, both locally and abroad.
Position Summary
The Curriculum in Global Studies (CGS) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is seeking applicants for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP), broadly focused on environment and wellbeing. Areas of focus may include environmental justice, health and care practices, impacts of climate change, food systems, health systems, or sustainability.
Candidates will be expected to teach required and elective courses in the Global Studies MA program, including the Graduate Studies Research and Methods course. This is a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP) position that carries a 3-3 teaching load, with all courses taught live and in person and including a combination of introductory and advanced offerings.
Teaching responsibilities may include one or more of the Global Studies MA program’s core courses, GLBL 210: Global Issues and Globalization, research and methods courses, the Global Studies Senior Honors Thesis Writing Seminars, and elective courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful candidate will mentor undergraduate honors thesis committees and graduate student thesis committees and will have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects.
We especially welcome scholars whose work engages environmental justice, health and care practices, the impacts of climate change, food systems, health systems, or sustainability, with a preference for research and teaching that incorporates Global South, grassroots, and/or Indigenous perspectives, as well as creative, collaborative, and community-based approaches. We are also interested in candidates who share the mission of CGS to bring together diverse perspectives and methodological approaches to examine the complex relationships among local, national, and global structures and to develop responses to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
We are particularly interested in scholars who have university-level teaching experience and a strong commitment to supporting students both in the classroom and through research mentorship. Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation, responsibility, and commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of the learning environment.
The TAP position is a three-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment with standard full-time employee benefits. The position provides opportunities for professional and career advancement, including promotion to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Global Studies or related fields, including International Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated academic experience in topics related to the description above, university teaching experience, a strong commitment to working with students in the classroom and on research projects, and high personal motivation and responsibility toward maintaining the integrity of the learning environment and process.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department Global Studies - 313500
Posting Open Date 10/30/2026
Application Deadline 12/01/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0006188
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications.
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Curriculum in Global Studies is an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences that offers a dynamic undergraduate major and an innovative master’s program. Unlike a traditional international or area studies approach, the Curriculum in Global Studies focuses on analysis of trans-regional and trans-national themes, events, and processes that affect states and societies around the world. Students focus on issues with contemporary global significance and policy relevance. Through our commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring, Global Studies promotes interdisciplinary understanding of critical global issues. In addition, we work to encourage discussions about these issues among our students, faculty, and the broader Chapel Hill community through outreach, events, and other programming. We actively support our students taking advantage of global opportunities outside of the classroom including study abroad, experiential learning, and globally focused internships and research projects, both locally and abroad.
Position Summary
The Curriculum in Global Studies (CGS) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is seeking applicants for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP), broadly focused on environment and wellbeing. Areas of focus may include environmental justice, health and care practices, impacts of climate change, food systems, health systems, or sustainability.
Candidates will be expected to teach required and elective courses in the Global Studies MA program, including the Graduate Studies Research and Methods course. This is a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP) position that carries a 3-3 teaching load, with all courses taught live and in person and including a combination of introductory and advanced offerings.
Teaching responsibilities may include one or more of the Global Studies MA program’s core courses, GLBL 210: Global Issues and Globalization, research and methods courses, the Global Studies Senior Honors Thesis Writing Seminars, and elective courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful candidate will mentor undergraduate honors thesis committees and graduate student thesis committees and will have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects.
We especially welcome scholars whose work engages environmental justice, health and care practices, the impacts of climate change, food systems, health systems, or sustainability, with a preference for research and teaching that incorporates Global South, grassroots, and/or Indigenous perspectives, as well as creative, collaborative, and community-based approaches. We are also interested in candidates who share the mission of CGS to bring together diverse perspectives and methodological approaches to examine the complex relationships among local, national, and global structures and to develop responses to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
We are particularly interested in scholars who have university-level teaching experience and a strong commitment to supporting students both in the classroom and through research mentorship. Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation, responsibility, and commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of the learning environment.
The TAP position is a three-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment with standard full-time employee benefits. The position provides opportunities for professional and career advancement, including promotion to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and Teaching Professor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Global Studies or related fields, including International Studies, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated academic experience in topics related to the description above, university teaching experience, a strong commitment to working with students in the classroom and on research projects, and high personal motivation and responsibility toward maintaining the integrity of the learning environment and process.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Teaching Assistant role to require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Check the O*NET profile for your teaching specialty to confirm the education requirement aligns with your field before applying.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated educational bodies are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Applying to these institutions means your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery and can be filed any time of year.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter Teaching Assistant roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to institutions that have already demonstrated willingness and infrastructure to sponsor international candidates in this exact role.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your teaching degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before interviews. Employers and USCIS both need confirmation your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in the relevant subject area.
Confirm the employer will file before your OPT expires
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. If your OPT ends before then, ask whether the employer can file under cap-exempt status or structure your start date to avoid a gap in authorization.
Ask HR whether the LCA covers your specific department
Large universities sometimes file LCAs by department or campus location. Confirm the Labor Condition Application covers your actual worksite before signing an offer, since a mismatch between your work location and the certified LCA can delay or invalidate your petition.
H-1B Visa Teaching Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Teaching Assistant jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Teaching Assistant positions qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific academic field, meeting USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Roles tied to a subject discipline, such as mathematics, biology, or English, are stronger candidates than general instructional support positions where the degree requirement is broad or unspecified.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching Assistants?
Universities and four-year colleges are the most consistent sponsors because many qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. K-12 public school districts and nonprofit research centers also sponsor, though less frequently. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Teaching Assistant roles before you apply.
What documents should I prepare before applying for sponsored Teaching Assistant roles?
You'll need official transcripts, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and documentation showing your degree field aligns with the subject you'll be teaching. Some employers also require state teaching licensure or certification, depending on the grade level and jurisdiction, so check state-specific requirements alongside federal H-1B eligibility.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Teaching Assistant positions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify through a Labor Condition Application that your offered salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Teaching Assistants in your work location. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer is compliant before the LCA is submitted.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Teaching Assistant employer mid-year?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided you're currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 covering your specific role and worksite, and the specialty occupation requirement must still be met at the new institution.