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Instructor roles in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Professor, Short-Term Scholar, or Specialist program categories. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hiring institution serves as your host. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Department: CIST
Essential Functions
The College of Information Science & Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for multiple one-year visiting faculty positions at the rank of visiting assistant professor or visiting instructor. The desired start date for these positions is August 2026.
Successful applicants will have a passion for student-centered graduate and undergraduate teaching and show potential to develop a portfolio of teaching excellence that contributes to UNO’s engaged metropolitan campus mission. Candidates should share a commitment to broadening participation in computing through their teaching and/or professional engagements. Applicants with expertise in all areas of computing are encouraged to apply. Those with a background in computer architecture, networking, software engineering, database systems, human-centered computing, are of particular interest. Visiting faculty will be expected to support coursework essential for undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and management information systems.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5, As assigned, some evening classes may be scheduled
Additional Duties
Visiting faculty will primarily teach in-person courses, but online courses may be assigned based on scheduling needs. Contributions to service within the university are expected.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold an earned master’s or doctoral degree in a computing discipline including Computer Science and related disciplines. Those seeking a visiting assistant professor title must hold an earned doctorate or be actively ABD in a doctoral program in computing.
Preferred Qualifications
None beyond stated required qualifications.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Negotiable
Posting Number
2026F-00132
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online at: https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/25369
Required materials include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. For questions about the position, please contact Mahadevan Subramaniam, Department Chair, msubramaniam@unomaha.edu.
Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor
Department: CIST
Essential Functions
The College of Information Science & Technology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for multiple one-year visiting faculty positions at the rank of visiting assistant professor or visiting instructor. The desired start date for these positions is August 2026.
Successful applicants will have a passion for student-centered graduate and undergraduate teaching and show potential to develop a portfolio of teaching excellence that contributes to UNO’s engaged metropolitan campus mission. Candidates should share a commitment to broadening participation in computing through their teaching and/or professional engagements. Applicants with expertise in all areas of computing are encouraged to apply. Those with a background in computer architecture, networking, software engineering, database systems, human-centered computing, are of particular interest. Visiting faculty will be expected to support coursework essential for undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and management information systems.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5, As assigned, some evening classes may be scheduled
Additional Duties
Visiting faculty will primarily teach in-person courses, but online courses may be assigned based on scheduling needs. Contributions to service within the university are expected.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold an earned master’s or doctoral degree in a computing discipline including Computer Science and related disciplines. Those seeking a visiting assistant professor title must hold an earned doctorate or be actively ABD in a doctoral program in computing.
Preferred Qualifications
None beyond stated required qualifications.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Negotiable
Posting Number
2026F-00132
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online at: https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/25369
Required materials include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. For questions about the position, please contact Mahadevan Subramaniam, Department Chair, msubramaniam@unomaha.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Instructor
Align your credentials to program category
The Professor category requires a full teaching appointment, while Specialist fits instructors with recognized expertise outside a traditional academic post. Confirm which category your role qualifies for before approaching any host institution, because the DS-2019 issued by the designated sponsor must match.
Document subject-matter expertise for sponsors
Designated sponsors like CIEE or Cultural Vistas review your qualifications before issuing a DS-2019. Prepare transcripts, teaching evaluations, publications, or curriculum samples in advance so your file is complete when the host institution submits the program application on your behalf.
Search for host institutions on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. universities, training programs, and organizations that actively host J-1 Instructors. Filtering by role and J-1 compatibility narrows your search to institutions already familiar with the host-employer requirements the designated sponsor will impose.
Verify the host institution's sponsor relationship early
Not every institution has an existing agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor. Ask your prospective host which sponsor organization they work with and whether they've hosted J-1 Instructors before, because establishing a new sponsor relationship adds weeks to the timeline.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year requirement
If your home country government funded your education or your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your eligibility status before accepting an offer, as waivers are not guaranteed.
Request the DS-2019 before your interview appointment
Your consular interview cannot proceed without a valid DS-2019 issued by the designated sponsor. Coordinate with your host institution to confirm the sponsor has finalized and mailed the form, and leave at least two weeks between receipt and your scheduled consulate appointment.
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Find Instructor JobsInstructor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Instructor roles?
Most Instructor positions fall under the Professor or Short-Term Scholar category if the role is at an accredited academic institution. Instructors at non-degree training programs or corporate learning centers may qualify under the Specialist category instead. The host institution and the designated sponsor determine which category fits based on the appointment type, duration, and your qualifications.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an Instructor?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or the Institute of International Education, not your hiring institution. The employer or university that brings you on board is the host. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and is legally responsible for your exchange program, while the host provides the actual teaching appointment.
How do I find host institutions that work with J-1 Instructor programs?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and academic institutions that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in Instructor or teaching-related roles. Targeting institutions already familiar with the J-1 host process reduces delays, because they typically have an existing relationship with a designated sponsor and understand the program compliance requirements you and they must both meet.
Can I teach part-time or at multiple institutions on a J-1?
Your DS-2019 is tied to one specific host institution and one designated sponsor. Teaching at a second institution generally requires written authorization from your sponsor, and many sponsors treat it as a separate program requiring a new DS-2019. Clarify the terms before accepting any secondary or adjunct appointment to avoid an unauthorized activity finding that could affect your status.
What happens to my J-1 status if the host institution ends the program early?
If your host terminates your appointment before the DS-2019 end date, your designated sponsor must be notified immediately. USCIS regulations provide a 30-day grace period after program termination for J-1 exchange visitors to prepare for departure. You cannot begin a new J-1 program at a different host during that period without the original sponsor formally ending your current record in SEVIS.
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