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Finance Professor positions at U.S. colleges and universities qualify under the J-1 visa Research Scholar or Professor program category, with sponsorship issued by a State Department-designated organization rather than the hiring institution directly. Host universities coordinate with their designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and confirm your exchange program objectives.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1
Scope of Job:
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Business-related field (Finance preferred)
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
18 hours of graduate Finance courses.
Preferred Qualification
Strong record of teaching excellence with experience in teaching undergraduate Finance courses. Experience in finance corporate setting preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date: 06/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year
Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
FTE: 1
Scope of Job:
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Business-related field (Finance preferred)
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
18 hours of graduate Finance courses.
Preferred Qualification
Strong record of teaching excellence with experience in teaching undergraduate Finance courses. Experience in finance corporate setting preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date: 06/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Professor
Confirm your CV meets U.S. academic standards
U.S. universities expect a curriculum vitae that lists peer-reviewed publications, teaching history, and conference presentations in a specific format. Convert your international CV before applying, because host departments use it to justify your exchange program objectives to their designated sponsor.
Target R1 and R2 universities with active exchange programs
Research-intensive universities are far more likely to have standing agreements with State Department-designated sponsors. Finance departments at these institutions already know how to issue a DS-2019 and manage the compliance reporting the Professor category requires.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned finance roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. universities and colleges actively hosting exchange visitors in finance and economics. Filtering by J-1 compatibility early saves you from pursuing departments that have never coordinated with a designated sponsor before.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule upfront
The J-1 Professor category frequently triggers the two-year home residency requirement if your exchange is government-funded or your home country lists your occupation on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your situation with your host institution's international office before accepting an offer.
Align your DS-2019 program objectives with your actual role
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 based on program objectives you and the host department agree on. Finance Professors should ensure the stated objectives reflect teaching or research activities, not administrative duties, or the sponsor may request revisions that delay your start date.
Request the department's prior J-1 hosting history
Ask the finance department directly whether they've hosted J-1 Professors before. Departments without prior experience often underestimate sponsor coordination timelines, which can push your DS-2019 issuance past your intended start date by several weeks.
Finance Professor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Finance Professor roles?
The Professor category is the standard fit for tenure-track, visiting, and adjunct finance faculty at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The Research Scholar category applies when your primary activity is conducting independent research rather than teaching. Your host institution's international office and their designated sponsor confirm which category applies based on your actual duties.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Finance Professor?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring university. The university is your host employer. Well-known designated sponsors for academic exchange include IIE and CIEE, but many large universities operate their own State Department-designated sponsorship programs. The sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, which is required before you can apply for the J-1 visa stamp.
How do I find U.S. finance departments that have hosted J-1 Professors before?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employer roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, including positions at universities with established exchange visitor programs. Separately, you can look for finance faculty job postings that explicitly mention exchange visitor eligibility or list an international office contact, which signals the department has prior J-1 hosting experience.
Can I switch from a J-1 Professor to an H-1B while employed at the same university?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement under the J-1 must be satisfied or waived before USCIS will approve most H-1B visa petitions. If your J-1 is subject to the requirement, your university can pursue a waiver through the No Objection Statement route or an Interested Government Agency request, but the process takes several months and is not guaranteed.
Does my finance doctoral degree from outside the U.S. qualify me for the J-1 Professor category?
Foreign doctoral degrees are generally accepted for the Professor category, but your designated sponsor and host department will evaluate equivalency. Countries with three-year doctoral programs sometimes require additional documentation to confirm the degree is comparable to a U.S. Ph.D. Having your credentials evaluated by a recognized foreign credential evaluation service before applying strengthens your case with both the department and the sponsor.