Teaching Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Maine are concentrated in school districts like Portland Public Schools, Bangor School Department, and South Portland Schools, as well as higher education institutions including the University of Maine system and Colby College. International educators find openings across K-12 and postsecondary settings, particularly in STEM, special education, and world languages.
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Open Rank Biomedical Sciences Teaching Faculty
Position Type
Faculty
Faculty Track
Non Tenure
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications from individuals who possess interest, experience, and enthusiasm for teaching in an integrated curriculum with a team of biomedical and clinical faculty, as well as a record of innovative biomedical research. We are looking for individuals with expertise in teaching biochemistry and nutrition to medical students.
Candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and possess the desire to develop skills in this area. Experience with case-based teaching in a non-lecture format is preferred.
We are seeking candidates for a Teaching-track position. Candidates for the Teaching-track would primarily have teaching and university/college/departmental service responsibilities, but could engage in research and scholarship. UNE has strengths in neuroscience, with a collaborative group of neuroscience investigators examining the neurobiology of pain across a variety of pre-clinical models, using sophisticated imaging, molecular, and behavioral analyses. Additional strengths in research include anatomy, cell signaling, metabolic diseases, immunology and infectious diseases, and medical education.
About The University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits:
- UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
- UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
- 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
- Team-based delivery of an innovative medical curriculum, and providing academic service to the college, university, and their profession.
- Facilitate case-based learning.
- Participate in mentoring and advising activities for medical students.
Qualifications
Candidates for a position as Assistant Professor should have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience, preferably with previous teaching experience. Candidates for advanced positions should also have extensive teaching in the medical education setting with evidence of teaching effectiveness as well as having demonstrated management and leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment.
- Knowledge of education pedagogy, assessment, and trends in medical education.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Passion for and commitment to medical student education.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
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Posting Number
2022F0339P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/27042
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Which employers in Maine sponsor visas for teaching roles?
The most active sponsors for teaching positions in Maine include the University of Maine system (with campuses in Orono, Farmington, and Augusta), Bowdoin College, Colby College, and Bates College. At the K-12 level, larger districts such as Portland Public Schools and Bangor School Department have sponsored H-1B visa and J-1 visas for qualified international educators, particularly in high-need subject areas.
What visa types are most commonly used for teaching jobs in Maine?
The H-1B visa is the most common path for postsecondary teaching roles at Maine colleges and universities, as these positions typically require a master's degree or doctorate in a specific discipline. J-1 Exchange Visitor visas are widely used for K-12 teachers through cultural exchange programs. Some school districts also work with TN visas for Canadian educators teaching in qualifying specialty occupations.
Which cities in Maine have the most teaching visa sponsorship opportunities?
Portland is Maine's largest city and has the most active K-12 hiring, with Portland Public Schools regularly seeking educators in special education and STEM. Bangor supports a significant regional school system and is home to Eastern Maine Community College. Orono, as the seat of the University of Maine flagship campus, consistently generates postsecondary sponsorship openings in research and teaching faculty roles.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find teaching roles in Maine where employers are open to visa sponsorship. You can filter specifically by state and role type to surface K-12 and higher education positions from Maine-based districts and colleges. Because teaching sponsorship in Maine is concentrated among a relatively small group of institutions, filtering by verified sponsorship history helps avoid applying to employers unlikely to support an international hire.
Are there any Maine-specific considerations for international teachers seeking sponsorship?
Maine requires all K-12 teachers to hold a valid Maine educator certification, which international candidates must obtain through the Maine Department of Education before or shortly after starting. For postsecondary roles, no state license is required, but a U.S.-equivalent graduate degree in the relevant discipline is expected. Maine's rural character means many openings are outside metro areas, which can affect H-1B prevailing wage determinations by county and occupational category.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching jobs in Maine?
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.