J-1 Visa Adjunct Instructor Jobs
Adjunct Instructor roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Professor or Short-Term Scholar category, depending on contract length and academic duties. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hiring institution acts as your host. Note that the Professor category may carry a two-year home-country residency requirement.
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The School of Nursing Adjunct Faculty, under the supervision of the Program Director, as well as the Academic Coordinator, is responsible for evaluation of the program's academic and clinical components. Working in close association with the Academic and Clinical Faculty, the School of Nursing Adjunct Faculty member is paid per course or lecture assigned to you. This is a non-exempt position. Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates. We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching assignments
- Provide student instruction in assigned courses
- Develop and evaluate student performance in both the didactic and clinical phase
- Some teaching assignments may exist in courses where the faculty member is not a primary instructor (e.g. labs, OSCEs, clinical year curriculum)
- Participate in all aspects of the self-study process
- Counsel and advise students
- Participate in faculty directed activities in order that the program will be an integral part of the university system
Qualifications
Education:
- DNP or PhD
Experience
- At least 5 years of clinical experience
Skills & Abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and formal speech
- Established leadership and supervisory skills
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexible, resilient, and uplifting demeanor
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and situational awareness
- Able to exercise sound judgment
- Able to serve and advocate for diverse populations
Application Requirements
- Resume or CV
- Cover Letter (attached to the cover letter link) that expresses your interest in this specific position at this specific institution. Please do not attach a resume to the cover letter link.
Overview
The School of Nursing Adjunct Faculty, under the supervision of the Program Director, as well as the Academic Coordinator, is responsible for evaluation of the program's academic and clinical components. Working in close association with the Academic and Clinical Faculty, the School of Nursing Adjunct Faculty member is paid per course or lecture assigned to you. This is a non-exempt position. Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates. We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching assignments
- Provide student instruction in assigned courses
- Develop and evaluate student performance in both the didactic and clinical phase
- Some teaching assignments may exist in courses where the faculty member is not a primary instructor (e.g. labs, OSCEs, clinical year curriculum)
- Participate in all aspects of the self-study process
- Counsel and advise students
- Participate in faculty directed activities in order that the program will be an integral part of the university system
Qualifications
Education:
- DNP or PhD
Experience
- At least 5 years of clinical experience
Skills & Abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and formal speech
- Established leadership and supervisory skills
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexible, resilient, and uplifting demeanor
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and situational awareness
- Able to exercise sound judgment
- Able to serve and advocate for diverse populations
Application Requirements
- Resume or CV
- Cover Letter (attached to the cover letter link) that expresses your interest in this specific position at this specific institution. Please do not attach a resume to the cover letter link.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Adjunct Instructor
Verify your J-1 category before applying
Adjunct contracts under one semester often qualify as Short-Term Scholar rather than Professor. Confirm which category fits your assignment length and duties before approaching host institutions, since the DS-2019 category affects your home-residency obligation.
Document your academic credentials in U.S. format
Prepare a U.S.-style CV listing peer-reviewed publications, teaching evaluations, and course syllabi you have designed. Designated sponsors and host institutions review these when assessing whether your background meets the Professor or Short-Term Scholar program requirements.
Target institutions with active designated sponsor relationships
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. colleges and universities already hosting J-1 exchange visitors in academic roles. Institutions with established sponsor relationships move faster because their HR and international offices already understand the DS-2019 workflow.
Ask the host about their designated sponsor before accepting
During offer negotiations, ask which State Department-designated organization will issue your DS-2019. Some smaller community colleges rely on IIE or Cultural Vistas rather than an in-house sponsor, which affects how quickly the form is issued and what documentation you must submit.
Check your subject field against the two-year rule early
The two-year home-country residency requirement applies to exchange visitors funded by their home government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your country and field with USCIS guidance before signing any teaching contract.
Align your arrival date with the DS-2019 start date
Your J-1 status begins on the DS-2019 program start date, not your teaching contract date. Coordinate with the designated sponsor to ensure the form reflects your actual first day on campus, avoiding an unauthorized early arrival that could jeopardize your status.
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Which J-1 program category applies to adjunct instructor positions?
Most adjunct instructor roles fall under the Professor category if the appointment spans a full semester or longer and involves teaching credit-bearing courses. Shorter engagements, such as a guest lecture series or a single intensive course, may qualify under Short-Term Scholar instead. The designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your specific duties and contract length, not your job title alone.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an adjunct instructor?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring college or university. The institution that hires you is your host employer. The designated sponsor, which might be an in-house university international office, IIE, or Cultural Vistas, issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department throughout your exchange.
Does the Professor category carry a two-year home-country residency requirement?
It can. The two-year home-country residency requirement applies when your exchange is funded by your home government, when your home country has designated your field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or when your program is financed by a U.S. government agency. Not every Professor-category participant is subject to it. Review your DS-2019 and consult USCIS guidance to determine whether a waiver will be necessary before you can change status or apply for an immigrant visa.
How can I find U.S. institutions that host J-1 adjunct instructors?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for academic employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in teaching roles, making it straightforward to identify institutions already familiar with the DS-2019 process. Targeting hosts with established sponsor relationships is practical because their HR and international offices can move through the designation and form-issuance steps without delays caused by unfamiliarity with J-1 program requirements.
Can I teach at multiple campuses or departments on one J-1 as an adjunct?
Your DS-2019 is tied to a specific program and host site. If you want to teach sections at a second campus or for a separate department not listed on your form, the designated sponsor must amend your program documentation before you begin those duties. Starting work at an unlisted site without an amendment puts your J-1 status at risk, regardless of whether both sites belong to the same university system.
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