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Clinical Assistant Professor jobs on OPT are common in academic medical centers and research universities, where departments regularly sponsor H-1B visas for teaching and clinical faculty. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, and many institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers, which matters significantly for your post-OPT transition.
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NYU’s Washington, DC Academic Center is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach a four credit undergraduate course, “Private Influence in Public Policy,” to teach every Spring starting Spring 2027.
The Spring semester runs mid-January 20 to mid-May. Classes meet once a week, for 2 hours and forty minutes. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and assessment, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute office hour per instruction day, during which the instructor will be available to meet with students.
The instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Using Washington, DC as a learning tool (e.g., a guest speaker, an excursion) is an expectation for the course. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who share NYU Washington, DC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life at our site.
Course Description
In this course, we will examine the role of private influence in public policy from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives. Course topics will include in-depth analysis of mechanisms of influence (e.g., selection of sympathetic incumbents, the provision of incentives for public officials, and the provision of information), objects of influence (voter choices, legislative behavior, bureaucratic decisions), collective action, and organizational maintenance. Special attention will be paid to overcoming the challenges associated with demonstrating influence empirically.
ABOUT NYU AND NYU WASHINGTON, DC
Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 12 global academic centers, along with research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Washington, DC is one of NYU’s global academic centers where students can participate in study away while earning credits towards their degree.
All part-time instructors are expected to have a PhD or a terminal degree in the area of their teaching (advanced ABD doctoral candidates may also apply). Qualified applicants will ideally have 2-3 years of experience teaching at the university level. In some instances, significant professional expertise and experience in a relevant field will be considered a suitable qualification. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate part-time faculty rates for the course and location.
All applications must be made online through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/193304. Applications must include a cover letter and an updated CV. In the cover letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching. Please also let us know if you are interested in teaching one specific semester, both semesters, and/or the summer term.
Consideration for applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed jointly by NYU Washington, DC and NYU New York. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate rates for the course. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Please direct any questions to Kimberly Cheng, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, at kac780@nyu.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
INTRODUCTION
NYU’s Washington, DC Academic Center is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach a four credit undergraduate course, “Private Influence in Public Policy,” to teach every Spring starting Spring 2027.
The Spring semester runs mid-January 20 to mid-May. Classes meet once a week, for 2 hours and forty minutes. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and assessment, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute office hour per instruction day, during which the instructor will be available to meet with students.
The instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Using Washington, DC as a learning tool (e.g., a guest speaker, an excursion) is an expectation for the course. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who share NYU Washington, DC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who can contribute to the diversity of intellectual life at our site.
Course Description
In this course, we will examine the role of private influence in public policy from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives. Course topics will include in-depth analysis of mechanisms of influence (e.g., selection of sympathetic incumbents, the provision of incentives for public officials, and the provision of information), objects of influence (voter choices, legislative behavior, bureaucratic decisions), collective action, and organizational maintenance. Special attention will be paid to overcoming the challenges associated with demonstrating influence empirically.
ABOUT NYU AND NYU WASHINGTON, DC
Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 12 global academic centers, along with research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Washington, DC is one of NYU’s global academic centers where students can participate in study away while earning credits towards their degree.
All part-time instructors are expected to have a PhD or a terminal degree in the area of their teaching (advanced ABD doctoral candidates may also apply). Qualified applicants will ideally have 2-3 years of experience teaching at the university level. In some instances, significant professional expertise and experience in a relevant field will be considered a suitable qualification. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate part-time faculty rates for the course and location.
All applications must be made online through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/193304. Applications must include a cover letter and an updated CV. In the cover letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching. Please also let us know if you are interested in teaching one specific semester, both semesters, and/or the summer term.
Consideration for applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed jointly by NYU Washington, DC and NYU New York. The salary will be based on equivalent and appropriate rates for the course. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Please direct any questions to Kimberly Cheng, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, at kac780@nyu.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Assistant Professor
Target cap-exempt academic medical centers
Universities and affiliated teaching hospitals are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file year-round without the lottery. Prioritizing these institutions significantly improves your odds of securing sponsorship before your OPT expires.
Confirm your degree field matches the clinical role
Clinical Assistant Professor positions typically require an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a specific discipline. Ensure your credentials directly align with the department's stated requirements, as USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility closely for academic roles.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the faculty hiring process
Academic hiring timelines are long. Raise visa sponsorship during initial faculty interviews, not after an offer. Most research universities have dedicated international faculty offices that handle H-1B filings and can clarify their process early.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for your degree
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years total. This additional runway is especially valuable during the academic job search cycle.
Clarify clinical and teaching responsibilities in your offer letter
Your OPT work must directly relate to your degree program. Ensure your offer letter clearly describes clinical, research, or instructional duties tied to your field, as this documentation supports both DSO verification and future H-1B petitions.
Track your OPT reporting obligations carefully
Clinical faculty roles often involve multiple locations, including affiliated hospitals and clinics. Any change in employer, work address, or employment status must be reported to your DSO within ten days to keep your SEVIS record current.
Clinical Assistant Professor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Clinical Assistant Professors?
Yes. Clinical Assistant Professor roles at universities and academic medical centers are authorized OPT employment provided the work is directly related to your degree field. Your offer letter should reflect clinical, teaching, or research duties tied to your program of study, which your DSO will verify against your SEVIS record.
Do Clinical Assistant Professor employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Most academic medical centers and research universities do sponsor H-1B visas for clinical faculty, and many qualify as cap-exempt institutions. This means they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the annual lottery, which is a meaningful advantage for OPT students approaching the end of their authorization period.
Where can I find Clinical Assistant Professor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Clinical Assistant Professor positions from employers actively open to hiring OPT and visa-sponsored candidates. Filtering by this role on Migrate Mate surfaces academic and clinical institutions that have a documented history of supporting international faculty through OPT and into H-1B sponsorship.
Does a Clinical Assistant Professor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. Clinical Assistant Professor positions require a specific terminal or advanced degree in a defined academic discipline, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard. However, if the role spans multiple unrelated departments or the degree requirement is broadly stated, USCIS may request additional evidence. A clear connection between your degree and the specific faculty position strengthens the petition.
What happens if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed extension or cap-gap protection applies, you may be authorized to continue working during the gap. For cap-exempt employers like universities, this is less of an issue since they can file anytime. Coordinate closely with your DSO and the institution's international office well before your OPT end date.