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Lecturer roles at U.S. universities and colleges often qualify for OPT when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree is in a qualifying discipline. Most academic hiring cycles run on a semester basis, so timing your applications with fall and spring recruitment windows matters.
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As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job Summary
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks to fill a non-tenure track faculty position beginning July 1, 2026, at the rank of Lecturer. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing service to the department, college, and university.
Review of completed applications will begin April 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Mark Kasper, Head, via email mkasper@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5959.
Application materials should include the following:
- CV
- List of at least three professional references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts
Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
Teach primarily in the Accredited Exercise Physiology program at the undergraduate level and provide service to the department, college, and university. Additional duties may include teaching in the undergraduate Health Sciences program and the online Nutritional Sciences minor. Non-tenure earning faculty members are actively involved in teaching and student learning, service, and professional development.
Typical Allocation of Duties:
Teaching and Service - 100%
Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, or closely related field by the date of appointment
- A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, service, and professional development
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports sciences, kinesiology, or closely related field by the date of appointment
- Expertise and passion in strength and conditioning/sports performance
- Experience working with athletes as a strength and conditioning/sports performance professional
- Current CSCS or ACSM certification
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:
- professional references with current contact information
- documentation of academic credentials
- employment history
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:
- ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
- view social media outlets, and
- remove job postings without additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:
- successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
- reference checks
Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:
- satisfactory credit check
- successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- pre-employment drug testing
- confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:
- New employee orientation
- VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
- USG Ethics Policy
- Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
- Drug Free Workplace
- Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Motor Vehicle Policy
- Workers Compensation (new hires)
- Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
- USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
- Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.
Clery Disclosure
The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing openrecords@valdosta.edu.
About us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job Summary
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks to fill a non-tenure track faculty position beginning July 1, 2026, at the rank of Lecturer. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing service to the department, college, and university.
Review of completed applications will begin April 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Mark Kasper, Head, via email mkasper@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5959.
Application materials should include the following:
- CV
- List of at least three professional references with contact information
- Unofficial transcripts
Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
Teach primarily in the Accredited Exercise Physiology program at the undergraduate level and provide service to the department, college, and university. Additional duties may include teaching in the undergraduate Health Sciences program and the online Nutritional Sciences minor. Non-tenure earning faculty members are actively involved in teaching and student learning, service, and professional development.
Typical Allocation of Duties:
Teaching and Service - 100%
Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, or closely related field by the date of appointment
- A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
- Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, service, and professional development
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports sciences, kinesiology, or closely related field by the date of appointment
- Expertise and passion in strength and conditioning/sports performance
- Experience working with athletes as a strength and conditioning/sports performance professional
- Current CSCS or ACSM certification
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:
- professional references with current contact information
- documentation of academic credentials
- employment history
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:
- ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
- view social media outlets, and
- remove job postings without additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:
- successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
- reference checks
Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:
- satisfactory credit check
- successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- pre-employment drug testing
- confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:
- New employee orientation
- VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
- USG Ethics Policy
- Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
- Drug Free Workplace
- Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Motor Vehicle Policy
- Workers Compensation (new hires)
- Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
- USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
- Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
Background Check
- Standard
Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.
Clery Disclosure
The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing openrecords@valdosta.edu.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Lecturer
Target institutions with a history of hiring international faculty
Research-intensive universities and community colleges in high-immigrant-population states frequently hire international lecturers. Departments in STEM, business, and languages tend to have the most experience navigating OPT paperwork and are less likely to turn you away.
Clarify your OPT end date upfront with the hiring department
Academic hiring moves slowly. If your OPT expires mid-semester, that creates a problem for the department. Being transparent early lets them plan for H-1B sponsorship or align the start date with your authorization window before an offer is extended.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Your Lecturer position must require a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. A role teaching engineering courses tied to your engineering degree qualifies. A general teaching assistant role where any degree is acceptable may not support future H-1B sponsorship.
Apply during the fall and spring academic hiring cycles
Most universities post Lecturer openings in October through January for spring and summer hires, and in February through April for fall. Applying outside these windows significantly reduces your pool. Set alerts and check departmental websites directly during these months.
Highlight your teaching experience and any U.S.-based credentials
Departments weigh U.S. teaching experience heavily when deciding between candidates. If you have TA experience, guest lectures, tutoring, or curriculum development from your graduate program, lead with those. U.S.-based academic references carry more weight than overseas ones.
Understand STEM OPT extension eligibility before you apply
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization. This significantly improves your appeal to departments weighing whether sponsoring an H-1B is worth the cost.
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Can I work as a Lecturer on OPT?
Yes, as long as the position requires a degree in a field directly related to your major. A Lecturer role teaching courses in your degree discipline generally qualifies. The work must be paid and directly tied to your area of study, not a general teaching role where any degree would do.
Do Lecturer jobs at universities typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It depends on the institution. Large research universities and well-funded private colleges are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than small community colleges with tighter HR resources. Cap-exempt status is also relevant here: universities qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery, which makes sponsorship more accessible than in the private sector.
How does STEM OPT extension apply to Lecturer roles?
If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field and your Lecturer role is in that same field, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12-month OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which most universities are. This gives you up to 36 months of total OPT authorization.
Where can I find Lecturer jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students seeking U.S. roles, including academic positions. You can browse Lecturer openings filtered by employers familiar with OPT and visa sponsorship requirements, saving you the time of screening out positions that won't work for your situation.
What happens if my OPT expires while I am employed as a Lecturer?
You must stop working immediately if your OPT expires and no new work authorization is in place. If your employer is a cap-exempt university and plans to sponsor your H-1B, they can file at any time, not just during the April lottery window. Start that conversation with HR at least six months before your OPT end date to avoid a gap.
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