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Industrial Sales Manager jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, engineering, or a related technical field. Most roles require both sales acumen and product knowledge, making STEM OPT extension eligibility common for those with engineering or materials science backgrounds.
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Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation, most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).
The Industrial Design Program at LaGuardia Community College is growing and seeks adjunct industrial design lecturers to support and maintain this growth in studio practices, workshop and modelmaking techniques, C.A.D, C.A.M and digital prototyping. This relatively new industrial design associate degree program is focused on teaching students' foundation industrial design technology skills that will help prepare them for entry into industrial design employment and/or transfer to senior colleges to continue their studies. We are looking for a broad range of design experiences across various lecturing positions for the design courses listed in our industrial design degree map. We are interested in industrial design lecturers who are focused on teaching students how to develop a human-centered design process, develop compelling product solutions and apply their technical and creative skills to build an exciting visual story about their ideas and designs. We currently have a great need for industrial design lecturers skilled in traditional and digital workshop practices, industrial design studio process and digital prototyping using Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi platforms and technologies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
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A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the field of industrial design is required for this position. A graduate degree in industrial design is highly preferred.
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A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in industrial design corporate environments, industrial design consulting environments or a combination of.
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A minimum of 1 year of university level teaching experience (full-time or aggregate adjunct teaching) in industrial design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience and proficiency in freehand and digital sketching, craft modelmaking and product prototyping, 2D and 3D design software applications including Sketchbook Pro, Adobe CS, Rhino 3D, Solidworks, photorealistic rendering and animation.
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Thorough knowledge of materials & manufacturing processes used in the development, prototyping and production of consumer products.
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Familiarity and experience working with design and manufacturing equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, C.N.C. routers, vacuum formers, table saws, lathes, sanders, drill press, power tools and all associated workshop equipment used for product prototyping and design development.
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Knowledge and experience of sustainable practices and environmental materials applications in the product development process.
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Experience in conducting and interpreting user research, consumer focus group research and business metrics into the product development process.
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A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines effectively.
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Interdisciplinary design education and experience.
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Knowledge of entrepreneurship and coaching start-up companies and business teams.
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First Aid and advanced safety workshop training.
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A successful track record of bringing products to market from the product research phase through retail sales.
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Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
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Knowledge of robotics, human factors and smart home technologies, Arduino or similar microcontroller software.
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Research methods in design thinking and application in the product development process.
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Ability to recognize and promote design as a tool for social, environmental and economic change towards improving the human condition.
COMPENSATION
- Adjunct Lecturer: $91.67/hr
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Open Until filled. Review of resumes will begin after December 1st, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33104
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Job Type: Part-Time
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation, most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).
The Industrial Design Program at LaGuardia Community College is growing and seeks adjunct industrial design lecturers to support and maintain this growth in studio practices, workshop and modelmaking techniques, C.A.D, C.A.M and digital prototyping. This relatively new industrial design associate degree program is focused on teaching students' foundation industrial design technology skills that will help prepare them for entry into industrial design employment and/or transfer to senior colleges to continue their studies. We are looking for a broad range of design experiences across various lecturing positions for the design courses listed in our industrial design degree map. We are interested in industrial design lecturers who are focused on teaching students how to develop a human-centered design process, develop compelling product solutions and apply their technical and creative skills to build an exciting visual story about their ideas and designs. We currently have a great need for industrial design lecturers skilled in traditional and digital workshop practices, industrial design studio process and digital prototyping using Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi platforms and technologies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
-
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the field of industrial design is required for this position. A graduate degree in industrial design is highly preferred.
-
A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in industrial design corporate environments, industrial design consulting environments or a combination of.
-
A minimum of 1 year of university level teaching experience (full-time or aggregate adjunct teaching) in industrial design.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience and proficiency in freehand and digital sketching, craft modelmaking and product prototyping, 2D and 3D design software applications including Sketchbook Pro, Adobe CS, Rhino 3D, Solidworks, photorealistic rendering and animation.
-
Thorough knowledge of materials & manufacturing processes used in the development, prototyping and production of consumer products.
-
Familiarity and experience working with design and manufacturing equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, C.N.C. routers, vacuum formers, table saws, lathes, sanders, drill press, power tools and all associated workshop equipment used for product prototyping and design development.
-
Knowledge and experience of sustainable practices and environmental materials applications in the product development process.
-
Experience in conducting and interpreting user research, consumer focus group research and business metrics into the product development process.
-
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines effectively.
-
Interdisciplinary design education and experience.
-
Knowledge of entrepreneurship and coaching start-up companies and business teams.
-
First Aid and advanced safety workshop training.
-
A successful track record of bringing products to market from the product research phase through retail sales.
-
Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
-
Knowledge of robotics, human factors and smart home technologies, Arduino or similar microcontroller software.
-
Research methods in design thinking and application in the product development process.
-
Ability to recognize and promote design as a tool for social, environmental and economic change towards improving the human condition.
COMPENSATION
- Adjunct Lecturer: $91.67/hr
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Open Until filled. Review of resumes will begin after December 1st, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33104
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Job Type: Part-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Industrial Sales Manager
Target manufacturers and distributors with dedicated sales divisions
Companies with large product portfolios and regional sales teams are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. Mid-size industrial manufacturers often hire OPT candidates to build out technical sales pipelines in growing markets.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree is in engineering, materials science, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Leading with that timeline in applications significantly improves your odds with employers evaluating sponsorship feasibility.
Lead with technical product knowledge in your application materials
Industrial Sales Manager roles require fluency in the products being sold. Highlighting domain expertise in manufacturing, automation, or materials in your resume positions you as a specialist, not just a salesperson, which strengthens your case for sponsorship.
Ask about sponsorship directly but frame it around your timeline
Rather than asking a binary sponsorship question, explain how long your OPT authorization runs and when H-1B visa would be needed. Giving employers a concrete timeline to work with makes the conversation feel practical rather than hypothetical.
Prioritize roles with regional territory responsibility
Positions managing a defined geographic territory often come with more stability and longer onboarding expectations. Employers investing in territorial training are more likely to sponsor long-term, since replacing a trained territory manager mid-cycle is costly.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles filtered for OPT sponsorship
Browsing generalist boards means filtering through hundreds of roles that will not sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces Industrial Sales Manager openings specifically tagged for visa sponsorship, saving you time and surfacing employers who are already open to OPT candidates.
Industrial Sales Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Industrial Sales Managers?
Yes. Industrial Sales Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Business, engineering, and supply chain degrees commonly satisfy this requirement. If your degree is in a STEM field, you may also be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Do Industrial Sales Manager employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies significantly by employer size and industry segment. Large industrial manufacturers and multinational distributors with in-house HR and legal teams are more likely to sponsor than small regional dealers. Companies with existing H-1B filing histories in sales or technical roles are your strongest targets. Migrate Mate lists Industrial Sales Manager jobs from employers who have indicated openness to visa sponsorship.
Does an Industrial Sales Manager role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree. If you hold a degree in engineering, industrial technology, materials science, or another DHS-designated STEM field, and the role is directly related to that field, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business degrees do not qualify for STEM OPT, but they still support standard 12-month OPT authorization for sales management work.
What degree backgrounds do employers look for in Industrial Sales Manager candidates on OPT?
Most employers prefer candidates with backgrounds in mechanical or industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, supply chain management, or business with a technical concentration. Degrees that align with the specific product line, such as chemical engineering for specialty chemicals sales or electrical engineering for automation products, strengthen both your candidacy and your OPT eligibility argument to the employer.
How should I explain my OPT work authorization to a hiring manager?
Be direct and give them numbers. Explain that you currently hold F-1 OPT authorization, state how many months remain, and clarify whether you qualify for the STEM extension. If H-1B sponsorship would eventually be needed, name the timeline so they can plan. Employers respond better to a clear, practical authorization summary than to vague references to visa status.