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Sales and Marketing Specialist roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program sponsorship, issued by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer provides the position while the sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees your structured training plan.
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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 Sales And Marketing Specialist
Align your training plan with SOC codes
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan tied to your occupational category. Map your marketing or sales functions to the correct SOC code using O*NET before submitting any program application to avoid delays.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee requires at least one year of post-degree work experience in marketing or sales. Applying under the wrong category will get your DS-2019 rejected.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hiring for Sales and Marketing Specialist roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor programs, so you're targeting companies already familiar with hosting exchange visitors.
Confirm the host employer meets DOL wage standards
Your sponsor will verify that your offered compensation meets prevailing wage levels for your role and location. Run a check using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to flag any shortfalls proactively.
Request a countersigned training plan before your interview
Your DS-7002 training plan must be signed by both your host employer supervisor and your designated sponsor before your consular interview. Missing signatures are the most common cause of appointment-day delays for Trainee applicants.
Track your 30-day grace period after program end
J-1 exchange visitors in the Trainee or Intern category receive a 30-day grace period after the program end date on the DS-2019. Plan your departure or any status change within that window to avoid an overstay on your record.
Sales And Marketing Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Sales and Marketing Specialist role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've already completed your degree and have at least one year of professional experience in marketing or sales, you qualify for the Trainee category. Both require a structured training plan filed with a State Department-designated sponsor, not the host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors your program compliance. Your host employer provides the Sales and Marketing Specialist position but is not your visa sponsor. Conflating the two is one of the most common misunderstandings J-1 applicants encounter.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Sales and Marketing Specialists?
Many employers don't advertise J-1 host positions explicitly, so standard job boards often miss them. Migrate Mate lets you filter for roles and companies aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs, making it easier to identify hosts already set up to work with designated sponsors and file DS-7002 training plans for marketing and sales positions.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Sales and Marketing Specialists?
It can, but it isn't automatic for all Trainee or Intern participants. The 2-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) typically applies if your exchange program was funded by your home government, if you're a national of a country on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if the program category is specifically subject to it. Your designated sponsor will confirm whether it applies to your individual DS-2019 before the program begins.
Can my J-1 training plan include remote or hybrid marketing work?
Sponsors evaluate training plans based on whether the activities provide genuine skill development tied to your field. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not automatically disqualifying, but your DS-7002 must specify the training location, supervision structure, and how remote activities fulfill the program's educational objectives. Some sponsors have tighter policies on remote work than others, so clarify this before your host employer submits the plan.