Professor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio

Ohio's universities and research institutions rank among the most active H-1B sponsors for professors in the country. The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, and Case Western Reserve University regularly hire international faculty across engineering, medicine, and the sciences. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the state's academic hiring activity.

See All Professor Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs226+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Salary Range$18K – $21K
Top LocationCincinnati, OH
Most JobsThe Ohio State University

Showing 5 of 226+ Professor Jobs in Ohio with Visa Sponsorship jobs

The Ohio State University
Lecturer
We won't show you this job again
The Ohio State University
Added 1d ago
Lecturer
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Higher Education
Curriculum Design
Not listed
On-Site
Associate's

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
The University of Akron
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
We won't show you this job again
The University of Akron
Added 1d ago
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Teaching & Instruction
Creative & Design
Curriculum Design
Not listed
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
University Of Cincinnati
Assistant Professor-Educator, Communication
We won't show you this job again
University Of Cincinnati
Added 3d ago
Assistant Professor-Educator, Communication
University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Higher Education
$63,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
Cedarville University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
We won't show you this job again
Cedarville University
Added 1w ago
Assistant/Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
Curriculum Design
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Master's
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)
OBERLIN COLLEGE
Senior Lecturer and French Program House Director
We won't show you this job again
OBERLIN COLLEGE
Added 2w ago
Senior Lecturer and French Program House Director
OBERLIN COLLEGE
Oberlin, Ohio
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Higher Education
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Give feedback about this job
Min 10 characters (0/10)

See all 226+ Professor Jobs in Ohio with Visa Sponsorship

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Professor Jobs in Ohio with Visa Sponsorship.

Get Access To All Jobs

Professor Job Roles in Ohio

Teaching & Instruction203 jobs
Higher Education144 jobs
Healthcare Administration45 jobs
Curriculum Design40 jobs
Nursing34 jobs
Research & Academia30 jobs
K-12 Teaching19 jobs
Medical Specialists18 jobs
Corporate Training & Learning Development17 jobs
Physicians17 jobs

See all 226+ Professor Jobs in Ohio

Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.

Search Professor Jobs in Ohio

Professor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

Which universities and institutions sponsor visas for professors in Ohio?

The Ohio State University is Ohio's largest academic H-1B sponsor for faculty roles, followed by the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio University, and Kent State University. Research-intensive roles in STEM, medicine, and the social sciences see the most consistent sponsorship activity. Smaller liberal arts colleges in Ohio do sponsor occasionally, but at lower frequency than major research universities.

Which visa types are most common for professor roles in Ohio?

The H-1B is the primary visa for tenure-track and full-time faculty positions at Ohio universities, as professor roles generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a master's or doctoral degree. The J-1 visa is also common for visiting scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and exchange faculty. Some institutions use the O-1A for candidates with exceptional academic records, particularly in competitive research fields.

Which cities in Ohio have the most professor sponsorship jobs?

Columbus hosts the highest concentration of academic sponsorship activity, driven by The Ohio State University's scale as a flagship research institution. Cleveland follows, with Case Western Reserve University and several affiliated medical research centers. Cincinnati is a strong third, anchored by the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. Athens and Kent see activity through Ohio University and Kent State University respectively.

How to find professor visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?

Migrate Mate filters professor positions in Ohio by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you the time of screening postings manually. Faculty roles that explicitly support H-1B or J-1 sponsorship are tagged directly. Search by institution type, field, or city to narrow results to positions that match your academic background. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates navigating U.S. sponsorship requirements.

Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for professors seeking visa sponsorship?

Ohio's public university system is large and well-funded, which generally means stronger institutional infrastructure for managing H-1B petitions and prevailing wage compliance. Faculty in STEM, public health, and engineering fields tend to see more active recruitment with sponsorship. Ohio does not have state-level immigration programs, so all sponsorship flows through federal visa categories. Candidates should confirm sponsorship intent early in the hiring process, as timelines for H-1B filing align with academic hiring cycles.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professor jobs in Ohio?

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.

See which professor employers are hiring and sponsoring visas in Ohio right now.

Search Professor Jobs in Ohio