Assistant Professor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado

Assistant professor roles in Colorado are concentrated at research universities like the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, and the University of Denver, as well as smaller liberal arts colleges across Fort Collins, Boulder, and Denver. Many of these institutions have established processes for H-1B and O-1 visa sponsorship for academic hires.

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Overview

Open Jobs67+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type88% On-site
Median Salary$259K
Top LocationAurora, CO
Most JobsUniversity of Colorado

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Adams State University
Lecturer/Assistant Professor NTT of Food Studies
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Adams State University
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Lecturer/Assistant Professor NTT of Food Studies
Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Curriculum Design
Not listed
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Bachelor's

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National Jewish Health
Assistant Professor - Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Assistant Professor - Cardiac Electrophysiology
National Jewish Health
Denver, Colorado
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$350,000/yr - $550,000/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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University of Colorado
Assistant Professor
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University of Colorado
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Assistant Professor
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Other

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Metropolitan State University of Denver
Assistant Professor
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Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Assistant Professor
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Higher Education
$66,000/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Colorado College
Assistant Professor of Psychology
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Colorado College
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Assistant Professor of Psychology
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$90,000/yr
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Doctorate

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Assistant Professor Job Roles in Colorado

Healthcare Administration50 jobs
Nursing44 jobs
Medical Specialists39 jobs
Physicians38 jobs
Teaching & Instruction28 jobs
Higher Education13 jobs
Clinical Support12 jobs
Patient Services & Wellbeing11 jobs
Allied Health9 jobs
Curriculum Design8 jobs

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Assistant Professor Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

Which universities and employers sponsor visas for assistant professors in Colorado?

The University of Colorado system (Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs campuses), Colorado State University, and the University of Denver are the most active sponsors of work visas for assistant professor positions. Smaller institutions like Colorado College and Fort Lewis College also sponsor in some cases. Sponsorship is most consistent for tenure-track and research-focused roles rather than visiting or adjunct positions.

What visa types are most common for assistant professor roles in Colorado?

The H-1B is the most frequently used visa for assistant professors in Colorado, as academic roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a doctoral degree. The O-1A is an option for candidates with a distinguished publication record, awards, or demonstrated national recognition in their field. J-1 exchange visitor status is also common for postdoctoral researchers transitioning into faculty roles, though it carries different conditions than H-1B.

Which cities in Colorado have the most assistant professor visa sponsorship jobs?

Boulder and Fort Collins account for the largest share of assistant professor sponsorship activity in Colorado, driven by the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University respectively. Denver also has significant volume through the University of Denver, Metropolitan State University, and several community college system campuses. Colorado Springs sees more limited but steady hiring through UCCS and private institutions.

How to find assistant professor visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?

Migrate Mate filters assistant professor job listings in Colorado specifically for roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving you from sorting through postings that exclude international candidates. Because academic hiring cycles run on fixed timelines with fall and spring application windows, checking Migrate Mate regularly and setting up alerts for Colorado assistant professor roles helps you stay ahead of deadlines at CU Boulder, CSU, and other institutions.

Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for assistant professors in Colorado?

Colorado's concentration of R1 and R2 research universities means a higher proportion of faculty positions involve sponsored research funding, which often makes administrators more familiar and comfortable with H-1B petitions for international hires. Colorado also has a growing presence in aerospace, climate science, and biosciences research, fields where departments at CU Boulder and CSU actively recruit internationally trained scholars, making those disciplines particularly active for sponsored faculty hiring.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored assistant professor jobs in Colorado?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.

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