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Assistant Professor positions at U.S. universities and research institutions can qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Professor or Research Scholar program category. The hiring institution acts as your host, while a State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and manages compliance throughout your exchange.
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English, Chair
Compensation
$51,000.00 to Negotiable Annual
General Description/Primary Purpose:
The Department of English is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, and service.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.
Working Hours: Varies by assignment, but expected to be weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
- Awarded a Master of Arts in English, or comparable graduate degree, by the start date of employment.
- Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level, or equivalent experience preparing curriculum and planning.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
- Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level, or equivalent experience preparing curriculum and planning.
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions:
- Passport (all pages including blank pages)
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)
Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on May 13, 2026.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. David Mac Kinnon at david.mackinnon@unf.edu.
About the Department:
The Department of English at the University of North Florida offers courses in Composition & Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Film, Literature, Professional Writing, and Theater. The department offers two Bachelor of Arts programs: the B.A. in English and the B.A. in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. The English Graduate Program offers the M.A. in English and M.A. concentrations in Creative Writing and Composition and Rhetoric. The department also offers minors in Creative Writing, Film, Literature, and Professional & Public Writing. Our courses contribute to a range of interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies, English Education, Digital Humanities, and Gender Studies. The department is committed to providing high-quality instruction and fostering intellectual growth, preparing students for a wide range of professions that require strong communication and analytical skills.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Department
English, Chair
Compensation
$51,000.00 to Negotiable Annual
General Description/Primary Purpose:
The Department of English is seeking a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. Position responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent, and service.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.
Working Hours: Varies by assignment, but expected to be weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.
Required Qualifications:
- Awarded a Master of Arts in English, or comparable graduate degree, by the start date of employment.
- Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level, or equivalent experience preparing curriculum and planning.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
- Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level, or equivalent experience preparing curriculum and planning.
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions:
- Passport (all pages including blank pages)
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)
Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on May 13, 2026.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. David Mac Kinnon at david.mackinnon@unf.edu.
About the Department:
The Department of English at the University of North Florida offers courses in Composition & Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Film, Literature, Professional Writing, and Theater. The department offers two Bachelor of Arts programs: the B.A. in English and the B.A. in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing. The English Graduate Program offers the M.A. in English and M.A. concentrations in Creative Writing and Composition and Rhetoric. The department also offers minors in Creative Writing, Film, Literature, and Professional & Public Writing. Our courses contribute to a range of interdisciplinary programs, including Africana Studies, English Education, Digital Humanities, and Gender Studies. The department is committed to providing high-quality instruction and fostering intellectual growth, preparing students for a wide range of professions that require strong communication and analytical skills.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Assistant Professor
Verify your DS-2019 category early
Professor and Research Scholar are distinct J-1 visa categories with different eligibility rules. Confirm which category your host institution intends to use before you accept an offer, since switching after DS-2019 issuance requires restarting the sponsorship process.
Check your home-country residency requirement
Some Assistant Professor roles, particularly those funded through government programs or in designated shortage fields, trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement. Confirm your 212(e) status directly with USCIS before committing to a position that requires long-term U.S. presence.
Target institutions with active J-1 sponsor relationships
Not every university has a standing agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to filter Assistant Professor openings at institutions already set up to host J-1 exchange visitors, which cuts weeks off the sponsorship setup timeline.
Align your application materials to J-1 program objectives
The Professor category requires a clear exchange component, not just employment. Frame your cover letter and CV to highlight cross-cultural knowledge transfer, collaborative research with U.S. colleagues, and skills you'll bring back to your home country.
Negotiate DS-2019 issuance into your offer timeline
Ask human resources to confirm when they'll submit your information to their designated sponsor organization. DS-2019 processing adds time before you can schedule your consular interview, and tenure-track start dates rarely flex for administrative delays.
Prepare credential documentation before the offer stage
Designated sponsor organizations require official transcripts, degree certificates, and publication records to issue a DS-2019. Having certified copies of your doctoral credentials ready in advance prevents bottlenecks once your host institution initiates the sponsorship request.
Assistant Professor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Assistant Professor roles?
Most Assistant Professor positions fall under the J-1 Professor category, which is designed for academics coming to teach at accredited U.S. institutions. If your role is primarily research-focused with limited teaching duties, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your host institution's international office determines the appropriate category and submits your information to their designated sponsor organization accordingly.
Who issues the DS-2019 for an Assistant Professor J-1 visa?
The DS-2019 is issued by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not by the hiring university itself. The university acts as your host institution. The designated sponsor, which might be a consortium the university belongs to or an organization like IIE, is responsible for issuing the DS-2019, maintaining your SEVIS record, and monitoring compliance with J-1 program regulations throughout your exchange period.
How do I find Assistant Professor positions where the university is already set up for J-1 hosting?
Not all institutions have active sponsor relationships in place for academic hires. Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Professor openings filtered by J-1 sponsorship alignment, so you can identify host institutions that are already equipped to support the category without building the infrastructure from scratch during your hiring process.
Does the two-year home-country residency requirement affect Assistant Professor J-1 holders?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your exchange is government-funded from either country, if you came from a country on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if you received graduate medical training. If it applies, you must return home for two years before changing to certain visa statuses or applying for lawful permanent residence. USCIS determines whether your situation triggers the requirement.
Can an Assistant Professor on a J-1 visa bring dependents to the United States?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you or join you later on J-2 dependent status. J-2 holders may apply for work authorization through USCIS, though the authorization cannot be used to support you directly. Your designated sponsor organization lists dependents on a separate DS-2019 and includes them in your SEVIS record once you provide supporting documentation.