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Growth Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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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 Manager
Align your training plan with growth functions
Before applying, document how your prior education or experience maps to specific growth competencies: acquisition, retention, experimentation, and analytics. A targeted training plan strengthens DS-2019 approval and signals program-category fit to your designated sponsor.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and can void a host employer's offer.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in business and growth roles. Filtering by role type and company size helps you prioritize outreach toward organizations already familiar with the host employer obligations.
Verify the host employer's J-1 compliance history
Ask prospective host employers whether they've previously worked with a State Department-designated sponsor. Employers unfamiliar with J-1 host obligations, including worksite conditions and training plan supervision, are less likely to complete the required documentation on time.
Request your DS-2019 before negotiating a start date
Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, controls DS-2019 issuance timing. Build in at least four to six weeks between sponsor approval and your intended program start date to account for consular processing, especially outside major visa interview cities.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement based on their country of nationality or funding source. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, as this affects any future U.S. visa applications.
Growth Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Growth Manager role?
The J-1 Trainee category is the most common fit for early-career growth professionals who have graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant work experience. Current students completing a degree can use the J-1 Intern category for summer or co-op placements. Both categories require a structured training plan tied to specific growth functions such as user acquisition, analytics, or campaign optimization.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 form and holds the legal sponsorship role. Your hiring company is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The host employer must cooperate with the designated sponsor on training plan documentation and worksite supervision, but it does not control DS-2019 issuance or program compliance.
How do I find U.S. companies that host J-1 exchange visitors in growth roles?
Most job boards don't filter by J-1 host eligibility, which makes it hard to identify the right companies. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting each company's familiarity with J-1 host obligations.
Can I transition from J-1 Trainee to a work visa like H-1B after my program ends?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement may apply depending on your country of nationality and funding source. If it applies, you'd need to fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B visa or most other work visa categories. Confirm your home residency status with your designated sponsor before assuming a direct transition is possible.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a Growth Manager position?
Your training plan, typically submitted on Form DS-7002, must break down the program into phases covering specific skills: for a growth role, that means defined rotations across areas like paid acquisition, SEO strategy, A/B testing, and performance reporting. Vague plans citing only general marketing exposure are frequently rejected. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan for sufficiency before issuing the DS-2019.