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Growth Associate roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form that makes J-1 sponsorship possible. Host employers in marketing, SaaS, and venture-backed startups actively use these categories to bring on international talent.
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The Washington College Department of Business Management seeks candidates for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Marketing beginning August 2027 and annually renewable. The successful candidate will join our faculty following the historic Fall 2026 launch of the new Warehime School of Business, providing the incoming faculty member a unique opportunity to help shape the trajectory and growth of our programs.
The position carries a teaching load of three courses per semester, including a combination of Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research Methods, and Managerial Statistics. Additionally, the candidate will develop and teach upper-level marketing electives. Candidates with the expertise to teach upper-level courses focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in marketing or Food Marketing are highly preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the college-wide first year writing and research program.
Candidates should have a Ph.D or D.B.A. in Marketing, a related field such as Management or Sales might be considered (A.B.D.’s welcomed). The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching in a liberal-arts environment (with an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, speaking, and faculty-student interaction). This is an opportunity for candidates who would thrive in a collegial environment that supports research, encourages interdisciplinary efforts within and beyond the department, and provides mentorship for junior faculty. Our department values the contributions of a diverse and global faculty and believes that multiple perspectives offer our students the best tools for critical thinking.
Washington College is a top-tier, private, selective, independent liberal-arts college located in historic Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, within easy driving distance to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Founded in 1782 under the patronage of George Washington, this tenth-oldest college in the country celebrates a rich heritage of producing citizen-leaders who have made significant impacts in their chosen endeavors. Its location central to the Chesapeake Bay provides both academic and recreational opportunities. Business Management is viewed as a liberal art at Washington College; we characterize it as the active liberal art, emphasizing social responsibility and the global nature of business. Our mission is to activate the liberal arts to inspire business innovation, global leadership, and social impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach three marketing courses per semester including a combination of Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research Methods, and Managerial Statistics
- The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the college-wide first year writing and research program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Marketing or a related field such as Sales.
- 2+ years teaching college-age students in a college or university setting preferred.
- Enthusiasm about teaching in a liberal-arts environment (with an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, speaking, and faculty-student interaction).
SALARY
$63,000 - $77,250
INTRODUCTION
The Washington College Department of Business Management seeks candidates for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Marketing beginning August 2027 and annually renewable. The successful candidate will join our faculty following the historic Fall 2026 launch of the new Warehime School of Business, providing the incoming faculty member a unique opportunity to help shape the trajectory and growth of our programs.
The position carries a teaching load of three courses per semester, including a combination of Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research Methods, and Managerial Statistics. Additionally, the candidate will develop and teach upper-level marketing electives. Candidates with the expertise to teach upper-level courses focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in marketing or Food Marketing are highly preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the college-wide first year writing and research program.
Candidates should have a Ph.D or D.B.A. in Marketing, a related field such as Management or Sales might be considered (A.B.D.’s welcomed). The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching in a liberal-arts environment (with an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, speaking, and faculty-student interaction). This is an opportunity for candidates who would thrive in a collegial environment that supports research, encourages interdisciplinary efforts within and beyond the department, and provides mentorship for junior faculty. Our department values the contributions of a diverse and global faculty and believes that multiple perspectives offer our students the best tools for critical thinking.
Washington College is a top-tier, private, selective, independent liberal-arts college located in historic Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, within easy driving distance to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Founded in 1782 under the patronage of George Washington, this tenth-oldest college in the country celebrates a rich heritage of producing citizen-leaders who have made significant impacts in their chosen endeavors. Its location central to the Chesapeake Bay provides both academic and recreational opportunities. Business Management is viewed as a liberal art at Washington College; we characterize it as the active liberal art, emphasizing social responsibility and the global nature of business. Our mission is to activate the liberal arts to inspire business innovation, global leadership, and social impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Teach three marketing courses per semester including a combination of Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research Methods, and Managerial Statistics
- The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the college-wide first year writing and research program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Marketing or a related field such as Sales.
- 2+ years teaching college-age students in a college or university setting preferred.
- Enthusiasm about teaching in a liberal-arts environment (with an emphasis on critical thinking, writing, speaking, and faculty-student interaction).
SALARY
$63,000 - $77,250
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Growth Associate
Align your training plan to growth functions
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your activities to specific competencies like demand generation, funnel analysis, or product-led growth. Vague plans get flagged by designated sponsors, so document how each rotation builds a distinct, measurable skill.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you graduated within the past 12 months, you qualify as a Trainee instead. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can unwind a finalized offer.
Target host employers with cross-functional growth teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. companies that structure growth roles across acquisition, retention, and analytics. These employers are more likely to support a J-1 training plan that satisfies the structured learning requirement designated sponsors enforce.
Verify the host employer's willingness before advancing
Ask any prospective host employer to confirm they will sign the training plan and coordinate with your designated sponsor before you reach the offer stage. Many smaller startups assume J-1 works like H-1B visa and withdraw when they learn about their host obligations.
Check whether the two-year home residency rule applies
J-1 Trainees funded by a foreign government or in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to the two-year home-country residency requirement. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B or green card eligibility.
Time your DS-2019 request around your start date
Designated sponsors typically need two to four weeks to process a DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan and host employer documents. Build that window into your offer negotiation so your program start date stays valid and your consular appointment can be scheduled without gaps.
Growth Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Growth Associate role?
Most Growth Associate placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you have a relevant degree and at least one year of post-graduation experience, or the J-1 Intern category if you are currently enrolled in a university program. The category determines your maximum program length: 18 months for Trainees in business and marketing fields, 12 months for Interns.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this kind of role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and remain responsible for program compliance. Your employer is the host organization. They sign the training plan and provide the placement, but they do not hold sponsor status or control the visa.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Growth Associate?
Search Migrate Mate for Growth Associate and related marketing or analytics roles at companies that indicate openness to exchange visitors. Prioritize employers with structured onboarding and cross-functional teams, since these organizations are better positioned to fulfill the training plan requirements that designated sponsors require before issuing a DS-2019.
What does the training plan need to include for a growth-focused role?
Your designated sponsor requires a training plan that identifies specific competencies you will develop, how each phase builds on the last, and how the host employer will supervise and evaluate your progress. For Growth Associates, this typically means documenting rotations across areas like customer acquisition strategy, analytics tooling, and campaign performance measurement, tied to weekly or monthly milestones.
Can I transition from J-1 to H-1B after a Growth Associate placement?
Yes, but the two-year home-country residency requirement can block that path if it applies to you. If your J-1 is not subject to that requirement, your employer can petition for H-1B sponsorship after your program ends. Confirm your two-year requirement status with your designated sponsor before accepting a placement, since a waiver process can take six to twelve months if required.