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Clinical Technology Specialist roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and technology, making them a strong fit for OPT students with biomedical engineering, health informatics, or life sciences backgrounds. Most employers classify this as a specialty occupation, which supports H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT. STEM OPT extension is available for eligible degree programs.
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The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for three inaugural faculty positions (preferred start date January 1, 2027; latest start August 16, 2027) in Engineering Technology to launch the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (BAS-ET), beginning Fall 2027. These positions will form the founding faculty cohort and will collectively deliver the core curriculum, establish the work-based learning sequence with regional employers, and prepare for ABET ETAC accreditation. We are seeking candidates whose expertise spans applied engineering technology. The final composition of the cohort will be shaped by the strength of the applicant pool, with the goal of assembling a team that collectively covers the program's instructional needs. Preferred areas of expertise include automation, robotics, and industrial controls; engineering design, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing systems; systems integration, project management, and applied engineering practice; materials, measurement, and quality systems; and work-based learning coordination and industry partnership development. Significant industry experience is strongly preferred.
A mix of tenure-track and non-tenure track hires is anticipated. View the tenure-track job posting at: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1287?c=uis
These are full-time on-campus and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointments. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: Faculty will deliver core coursework in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology. Teaching assignments will be determined based on each faculty member's expertise and the collective needs of the founding cohort.
Service: All faculty are expected to contribute to the development and growth of the BAS-ET program and the School of Applied Engineering through active participation in program-level, college-level, and university service. Service responsibilities include participation in the program's industry advisory board, including development and maintenance of employer relationships for work-based learning placements; community college partnership development, including articulation agreement planning and transfer pathway coordination; ABET ETAC accreditation preparation, self-study documentation, and continuous improvement processes; K-12 pipeline engagement, including support for the techX dual-credit program at the Capital Area Career Center; student recruitment activities, including prospective student outreach, campus visit participation, and community college advising events; and standard college and university committee service as assigned. In the program's early years, service will be weighted toward accreditation preparation and partnership development. As the program matures, faculty service responsibilities will normalize to reflect the standard expectations across the college.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering education, manufacturing, applied science, or a closely related STEM discipline
Minimum five years of substantial professional industry experience in an engineering or technical leadership role
Demonstrated ability or potential to teach in applied, hands-on, lab-intensive learning environments
Commitment to work-based learning and employer-integrated education
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ABET-accredited programs or accreditation processes
Experience with community college transfer student populations
Experience designing or coordinating cooperative education, internship, or work-based learning programs
Expertise in one or more: automation, robotics, and industrial controls; engineering design, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing systems; systems integration and project management; materials, measurement, and quality systems
Application deadline (5pm): 10/19/2026
Nine-month salary: $110-130,000
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload 1) cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, including which of the program's instructional areas the candidate is prepared to teach and your interest in a founding-faculty role, 2) curriculum vitae or resume, including professional industry experience, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, addressing applied, hands-on, lab-intensive instruction and experience with student populations such as transfer students and working adults, and 4) a statement of professional practice. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the college web page at https://www.uis.edu/chst.
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
Union Affiliation: This position is included in a bargaining unit (UPI Local 4100 UIS Nontenure-Track Faculty Union).
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Engineering Technology (up to 3 positions)
Posting Category:
The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for three inaugural faculty positions (preferred start date January 1, 2027; latest start August 16, 2027) in Engineering Technology to launch the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology (BAS-ET), beginning Fall 2027. These positions will form the founding faculty cohort and will collectively deliver the core curriculum, establish the work-based learning sequence with regional employers, and prepare for ABET ETAC accreditation. We are seeking candidates whose expertise spans applied engineering technology. The final composition of the cohort will be shaped by the strength of the applicant pool, with the goal of assembling a team that collectively covers the program's instructional needs. Preferred areas of expertise include automation, robotics, and industrial controls; engineering design, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing systems; systems integration, project management, and applied engineering practice; materials, measurement, and quality systems; and work-based learning coordination and industry partnership development. Significant industry experience is strongly preferred.
A mix of tenure-track and non-tenure track hires is anticipated. View the tenure-track job posting at: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1287?c=uis
These are full-time on-campus and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointments. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: Faculty will deliver core coursework in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology. Teaching assignments will be determined based on each faculty member's expertise and the collective needs of the founding cohort.
Service: All faculty are expected to contribute to the development and growth of the BAS-ET program and the School of Applied Engineering through active participation in program-level, college-level, and university service. Service responsibilities include participation in the program's industry advisory board, including development and maintenance of employer relationships for work-based learning placements; community college partnership development, including articulation agreement planning and transfer pathway coordination; ABET ETAC accreditation preparation, self-study documentation, and continuous improvement processes; K-12 pipeline engagement, including support for the techX dual-credit program at the Capital Area Career Center; student recruitment activities, including prospective student outreach, campus visit participation, and community college advising events; and standard college and university committee service as assigned. In the program's early years, service will be weighted toward accreditation preparation and partnership development. As the program matures, faculty service responsibilities will normalize to reflect the standard expectations across the college.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering education, manufacturing, applied science, or a closely related STEM discipline
Minimum five years of substantial professional industry experience in an engineering or technical leadership role
Demonstrated ability or potential to teach in applied, hands-on, lab-intensive learning environments
Commitment to work-based learning and employer-integrated education
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ABET-accredited programs or accreditation processes
Experience with community college transfer student populations
Experience designing or coordinating cooperative education, internship, or work-based learning programs
Expertise in one or more: automation, robotics, and industrial controls; engineering design, CAD/CAM, and manufacturing systems; systems integration and project management; materials, measurement, and quality systems
Application deadline (5pm): 10/19/2026
Nine-month salary: $110-130,000
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload 1) cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, including which of the program's instructional areas the candidate is prepared to teach and your interest in a founding-faculty role, 2) curriculum vitae or resume, including professional industry experience, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, addressing applied, hands-on, lab-intensive instruction and experience with student populations such as transfer students and working adults, and 4) a statement of professional practice. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the college web page at https://www.uis.edu/chst.
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
Union Affiliation: This position is included in a bargaining unit (UPI Local 4100 UIS Nontenure-Track Faculty Union).
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Technology Specialist
Confirm your degree supports STEM OPT
Clinical Technology Specialist roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in biomedical engineering, health informatics, or a related field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Target employers with an established H-1B history
Large hospital systems, medical device manufacturers, and health IT companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Employers with prior sponsorship experience move faster and have HR infrastructure to handle the process without delays.
Frame your technical skills in clinical terms
Employers in this space want candidates who bridge clinical workflows and technology. Highlight experience with electronic health records, medical device integration, or clinical informatics systems to stand out from purely technical applicants.
Raise OPT early and address it directly
Bring up your OPT authorization in the first recruiter call rather than after an offer. Providing a clear timeline of your work authorization and potential STEM extension reduces employer uncertainty and prevents late-stage complications.
Pursue roles with a defined specialty occupation nexus
Ensure the job description requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles requiring biomedical engineering or clinical informatics credentials are easier to support under H-1B specialty occupation standards.
Build relationships with clinical IT hiring managers
Many Clinical Technology Specialist openings are filled through referrals within hospital systems and device companies. Connecting with department managers at healthcare organizations increases your visibility before positions are formally posted.
Clinical Technology Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Technology Specialist on OPT?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized and the role is directly related to your field of study. Clinical Technology Specialist positions typically qualify under biomedical engineering, health informatics, or clinical sciences degrees. Your employment must begin within the authorized start date on your EAD and remain within your designated degree field.
Does a Clinical Technology Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, depending on your degree's CIP code. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as biomedical engineering or health informatics, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12 months of OPT. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in STEM OPT. Confirm eligibility with your DSO.
Do Clinical Technology Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly large hospital networks, medical device companies, and healthcare IT firms. This role generally meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because it requires a degree in a specific technical or clinical field. Employers with existing immigration infrastructure are the most practical targets. Migrate Mate lists Clinical Technology Specialist roles filtered by sponsorship history to help you identify them.
What counts as a related field of study for this OPT job?
USCIS and your school require that OPT employment be directly related to your major. For Clinical Technology Specialist roles, qualifying fields include biomedical engineering, health informatics, clinical engineering, computer science with a healthcare focus, and life sciences. A software engineering degree alone may be a harder fit depending on the role's clinical responsibilities. Talk to your DSO if you're unsure.
How much time do I have to find a Clinical Technology Specialist job on OPT?
You have 90 days of unemployment allowed during your OPT period. If you graduate and activate OPT immediately, the clock starts from your authorized start date. Finding a role quickly matters because gaps count against your 90-day limit. Clinical Technology Specialist hiring timelines at hospital systems can run four to eight weeks, so starting your search early is important.