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Psychological Science Teaching and Laboratory Intern
Requisition Number: 2026CW016Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Division: Dean of the Faculty
Department: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Wage/Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.50 / hour
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
The person hired will support the research and mission of the Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBSC) Department at Colgate University. The person in this position will develop and coordinate programs designed to support students in PSYC 150, Introduction to Psychological Science, including holding weekly review sessions and regular exam preparation sessions, providing one-on-one tutoring, and coordinating the work of the study group leaders for the course. In addition, the intern may provide research support to one or two faculty members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting psychological research.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
A Bachelors degree in Psychology or related coursework is required by the start date.
Degree from Colgate University is preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION
Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and a letter of recommendation from a work supervisor or a professor outside of PBSC.
WORK SCHEDULE
The position entails up to 30 hours/week (for two 15 week semesters) and runs from late-August 2026 through mid-May 2027.
This position is paid an hourly wage and approved for up to 999 hours per year.
Job Open Date: 04/02/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Psychological Science Teaching and Laboratory Intern
Requisition Number: 2026CW016Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Division: Dean of the Faculty
Department: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Wage/Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.50 / hour
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
The person hired will support the research and mission of the Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBSC) Department at Colgate University. The person in this position will develop and coordinate programs designed to support students in PSYC 150, Introduction to Psychological Science, including holding weekly review sessions and regular exam preparation sessions, providing one-on-one tutoring, and coordinating the work of the study group leaders for the course. In addition, the intern may provide research support to one or two faculty members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting psychological research.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
A Bachelors degree in Psychology or related coursework is required by the start date.
Degree from Colgate University is preferred.
OTHER INFORMATION
Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and a letter of recommendation from a work supervisor or a professor outside of PBSC.
WORK SCHEDULE
The position entails up to 30 hours/week (for two 15 week semesters) and runs from late-August 2026 through mid-May 2027.
This position is paid an hourly wage and approved for up to 999 hours per year.
Job Open Date: 04/02/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Teaching
Verify your teaching credentials transfer
Your home-country teaching license and transcripts must be evaluated by a credential assessment body before U.S. school districts will review your application. Many districts require a degree equivalency letter confirming your qualification meets state licensure standards.
Target districts with documented J-1 histories
School districts that have previously hosted J-1 teachers under the Teacher category already have relationships with designated sponsors and understand the DS-2019 process. Use Migrate Mate to identify Teaching roles at employers with J-1 sponsorship track records.
Distinguish your sponsor from your host employer
Your J-1 sponsor, a State Department-designated organization, issues your DS-2019 and monitors your exchange program compliance. Your school district is the host. Clarify this structure early with hiring contacts so no one conflates sponsorship obligations with standard employment paperwork.
Confirm subject-area shortages align with your specialty
J-1 Teacher placements are most common in shortage subjects: STEM fields, special education, and bilingual instruction. Matching your certified subject area to a documented local shortage significantly strengthens both your host employer's case and your visa application.
Get your DS-2019 issued before your contract start date
Your designated sponsor must issue the DS-2019 in time for your consular appointment, which happens before you enter the U.S. Allow at least 60 to 90 days between signing your host district offer letter and your intended program start date.
Plan around the two-year home residency requirement
Most J-1 teachers are subject to INA section 212(e), requiring a two-year return to your home country before changing to most other visa statuses. Confirm whether a waiver applies to your situation before accepting a multi-year district contract.
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Find Teaching JobsTeaching J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers K-12 teaching positions?
The Teacher category applies specifically to educators coming to teach full-time at accredited primary or secondary schools in the U.S. It is distinct from Short-Term Scholar or Professor categories, which cover higher education and academic visits. Your school district host arranges the placement, but a State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and administers your exchange program.
How do I find U.S. school districts that accept J-1 teachers?
Search for Teaching roles on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship. Districts with prior J-1 hosting experience are generally faster to move through the placement and DS-2019 issuance process, since they already have established sponsor relationships and understand the program compliance requirements.
Does my school district employer file any paperwork with USCIS?
No. The J-1 Teacher category does not require a petition with USCIS. Your designated sponsor organization handles DS-2019 issuance directly with the State Department. Your district host signs a training or placement agreement with the sponsor and provides your offer letter, but USCIS is not involved in the J-1 process.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and can it be waived?
INA section 212(e) requires most J-1 teachers to return to their home country for two years after the exchange program before applying for H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa status. Waivers are available through a no-objection statement from your home government, a request from a U.S. government agency, or a hardship claim, but approval is not guaranteed and the process takes time.
Can I switch school districts or subjects mid-program on a J-1 Teacher visa?
Any change to your host employer, subject area, or program dates requires an amendment to your DS-2019 from your designated sponsor before the change takes effect. Moving to a new district without updating your DS-2019 violates the terms of your exchange program and can affect your visa status. Contact your sponsor promptly if your placement changes.
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