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Senior Clinical Project Manager roles in the United States are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your background. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the clinical or pharmaceutical employer serves as your host site.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
INTRODUCTION
St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Clinical Project Manager
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
Reformat your CV to emphasize GCP certification, therapeutic area expertise, and protocol management experience. U.S. clinical employers reviewing J-1 visa Trainee applications expect documentation that maps directly to the training plan your designated sponsor will file.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
If you hold at least five years of post-degree clinical research experience, the Research Scholar category may apply. Trainee status suits earlier-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of experience outside the United States.
Target host employers with active IRB infrastructure
Clinical sites running FDA-regulated trials already manage compliance documentation, making them more familiar with DS-2019 host obligations. Filter your search toward contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and sponsors with ongoing Phase II or III programs.
Search verified J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers listing Senior Clinical Project Manager positions that align with J-1 host requirements, so you're not cold-applying to sites unfamiliar with the designated sponsor model or DS-2019 obligations.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
J-1 Research Scholar and some Trainee placements carry a two-year home-country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Clarify with your designated sponsor whether your funding source or country of nationality triggers this obligation before accepting an offer.
Prepare your training plan documentation before offer stage
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision structure, and clinical milestones. Draft this with your prospective host employer before the DS-2019 is issued, as incomplete plans delay the application process with USCIS.
Senior Clinical Project Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Clinical Project Manager?
Most Senior Clinical Project Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers degree-holding professionals with at least one year of relevant experience outside the United States. If your role involves directing clinical research at an academic institution rather than managing sponsored trials commercially, the Research Scholar category may be more appropriate. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your qualifications and the host site's program structure.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role - the employer or someone else?
The clinical employer is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, that issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The employer provides the training environment and signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor holds the legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status throughout the placement.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to clinical project managers on J-1?
It depends on three factors: your country of nationality, your source of funding, and your J-1 category. Placements funded by your home government or the U.S. government, and those in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, typically trigger the two-year requirement under INA Section 212(e). You should confirm this with your designated sponsor before committing to a host employer, because it affects your ability to change status or apply for an immigrant visa afterward.
How do I find U.S. clinical employers familiar with J-1 host obligations?
Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Clinical Project Manager roles posted by employers with documented experience hosting international professionals. Many clinical sites have worked with designated sponsors before but don't advertise it. Focusing on contract research organizations and academic medical centers with active IND or IND-exempt trial portfolios increases your likelihood of finding hosts already equipped to complete DS-2019 co-signature requirements.
Can I extend my J-1 status if the clinical trial runs longer than expected?
J-1 Trainee status is capped at 18 months, extendable to 24 months under certain conditions approved by your designated sponsor. Research Scholar status allows up to five years with possible extensions. Extensions require your designated sponsor to issue an updated DS-2019 before your current status expires, and the host employer must document that the extended training objectives remain consistent with the original program plan. Plan ahead, as extensions are not automatic.