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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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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 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 visa 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.
Lecturer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
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.