Teaching Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio are concentrated in districts like Columbus City Schools, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and Cincinnati Public Schools, which have historically recruited internationally. Universities such as Ohio State and Case Western Reserve also sponsor foreign national instructors. Demand is particularly strong in STEM, special education, and English language learning roles across the state.
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Depends on Qualifications
Location
Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type
Full-Time Faculty
Job Number
BGSU01752
Division
College of Engineering and Innovation
Department
School of Engineering - Faculty
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Bowling Green State University is a nationally ranked public university committed to redefining student success in a high-achieving, innovative environment. In 2021, Forbes ranked BGSU as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States, highlighting the University’s commitment to its faculty and staff. Serving as the core of the University’s academic community, more than 800 full-time faculty members are engaged in teaching/librarian effectiveness, scholarly/creative activity, and service, with over 2,000 full-time staff members to support the operations and education of over 20,000 students. The University houses the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, a partnership among three institutions BGSU, Owens Community College, and Findley University. BGSU is located in Northwest Ohio and is home to over 400 manufacturing companies. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, NASA Glenn Research Center, and Intel’s future semiconductor fabrication facility are all located approximately 2.5 hours from Bowling Green, OH.
The College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering is experiencing a significant growth in enrollment, especially in the school of engineering. The School of Engineering (SOE) offers a range of undergraduate engineering programs including Electronics and computer engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, robotics engineering, and systems engineering. The SOE also offers four technology related undergraduate programs and three graduate programs including an M.S. in Logistic Systems Engineering. The SOE has about 1,000 students, 20 full time faculty and staff, and over $1.5 million externally funded grants from National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S. Department of Defense.
Essential Functions
Position Title: Full-time, non-renewable and non-tenure-track position at Assistant Teaching Professor rank.
The School of Engineering in the College of Technology, Architecture & Applied Engineering is seeking to fill a full time, non-renewable, non-tenure-track position at Assistant Teaching Professor rank, in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program.
- Teach and develop undergraduate level courses in mechanical design, CAD, modeling & simulation, electromechanical systems, and general engineering courses.
- Provide appropriate service to the department, college, university, and the profession.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering is required.
- At least one year of teaching experience within the discipline including teaching assistant role.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on mechatronics or robotics engineering.
- At least five years of teaching experience within the discipline including teaching assistant role.
- At least two years of industry experience within the discipline including internship.
- At least one year of online teaching experience.
- Experience with dynamical systems, mechatronics, or industrial robots would be an asset.
Additional Information
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Expected Start Date:
August 2026.
Application Process:
- Cover letter/letter of intent,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Statement of teaching philosophy,
- Unofficial transcripts for degrees completed,
- Sample student evaluations if available, and
- A list of three professional references with contact information
Application Deadline:
July 16, 2026. Review will start immediately after the deadline.
Further Information:
Please contact Dr. Mahmudur Rahman, Search Committee Chair, School of Engineering, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, mdmahmr@bgsu.edu
BGSU policy requires finalists to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type
Full-Time Faculty
Job Number
BGSU01752
Division
College of Engineering and Innovation
Department
School of Engineering - Faculty
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Bowling Green State University is a nationally ranked public university committed to redefining student success in a high-achieving, innovative environment. In 2021, Forbes ranked BGSU as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States, highlighting the University’s commitment to its faculty and staff. Serving as the core of the University’s academic community, more than 800 full-time faculty members are engaged in teaching/librarian effectiveness, scholarly/creative activity, and service, with over 2,000 full-time staff members to support the operations and education of over 20,000 students. The University houses the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, a partnership among three institutions BGSU, Owens Community College, and Findley University. BGSU is located in Northwest Ohio and is home to over 400 manufacturing companies. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, NASA Glenn Research Center, and Intel’s future semiconductor fabrication facility are all located approximately 2.5 hours from Bowling Green, OH.
The College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering is experiencing a significant growth in enrollment, especially in the school of engineering. The School of Engineering (SOE) offers a range of undergraduate engineering programs including Electronics and computer engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, robotics engineering, and systems engineering. The SOE also offers four technology related undergraduate programs and three graduate programs including an M.S. in Logistic Systems Engineering. The SOE has about 1,000 students, 20 full time faculty and staff, and over $1.5 million externally funded grants from National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S. Department of Defense.
Essential Functions
Position Title: Full-time, non-renewable and non-tenure-track position at Assistant Teaching Professor rank.
The School of Engineering in the College of Technology, Architecture & Applied Engineering is seeking to fill a full time, non-renewable, non-tenure-track position at Assistant Teaching Professor rank, in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program.
- Teach and develop undergraduate level courses in mechanical design, CAD, modeling & simulation, electromechanical systems, and general engineering courses.
- Provide appropriate service to the department, college, university, and the profession.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering is required.
- At least one year of teaching experience within the discipline including teaching assistant role.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on mechatronics or robotics engineering.
- At least five years of teaching experience within the discipline including teaching assistant role.
- At least two years of industry experience within the discipline including internship.
- At least one year of online teaching experience.
- Experience with dynamical systems, mechatronics, or industrial robots would be an asset.
Additional Information
Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with peer institution levels for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Expected Start Date:
August 2026.
Application Process:
- Cover letter/letter of intent,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Statement of teaching philosophy,
- Unofficial transcripts for degrees completed,
- Sample student evaluations if available, and
- A list of three professional references with contact information
Application Deadline:
July 16, 2026. Review will start immediately after the deadline.
Further Information:
Please contact Dr. Mahmudur Rahman, Search Committee Chair, School of Engineering, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403, mdmahmr@bgsu.edu
BGSU policy requires finalists to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Which companies and institutions sponsor visas for teaching roles in Ohio?
The largest sponsors of teaching visas in Ohio include public school districts such as Columbus City Schools, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and Akron Public Schools, along with private and charter school networks. Higher education institutions, including Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, and Kent State University, regularly sponsor foreign national instructors and researchers. International schools and language academies in major metro areas also file sponsorship petitions for qualified educators.
Which visa types are most common for teaching jobs in Ohio?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for K-12 and post-secondary teaching roles that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. The J-1 visa, specifically the Exchange Visitor program for teachers, is widely used in Ohio public schools recruiting internationally. Some roles at universities may be sponsored under O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary ability in education or research.
Which cities in Ohio have the most teaching visa sponsorship jobs?
Columbus has the highest concentration of teaching sponsorship opportunities, driven by its large public school district and major universities including Ohio State. Cleveland follows closely, with Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Case Western Reserve University among active sponsors. Cincinnati, Akron, and Dayton also have meaningful sponsorship activity through their public school systems and regional universities.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international job seekers and filters teaching roles in Ohio by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from manually screening hundreds of listings. You can browse current openings at Ohio school districts and universities that have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. Filtering by state and role category on Migrate Mate narrows results to positions where international candidates are genuinely considered.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for international teachers seeking visa sponsorship?
Ohio requires all K-12 teachers to hold a valid Ohio teaching license, and international candidates must have their foreign credentials evaluated for equivalency before a district can complete sponsorship paperwork. The Ohio Department of Education oversees licensure, and the evaluation process can add several months to your timeline. Districts in high-need subject areas, particularly special education and STEM, are generally more willing to invest in the sponsorship process for qualified international applicants.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching 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.