Assistant Professor Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon
Oregon's assistant professor job market is anchored by the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon State University in Corvallis, and Portland State University, alongside smaller liberal arts colleges. Research universities here actively hire international faculty across STEM, social sciences, and humanities, and many have established processes for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship.
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The Department of Urology at Oregon Health & Science University and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Randall Children’s Hospital are hiring a full-time pediatric urologist.
The appointee shall provide services at the Pediatric Urology practice at Randall Children’s Hospital and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The Pediatric Urology practices will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care to infants, children, and adolescents with all pediatric urologic disorders. Faculty will be expected to further the mission of patient care, teaching, and research. Faculty will be supported and partner with the existing providers at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Oregon Health and Sciences University to provide safe, high-quality, and comprehensive care for the children of Oregon and SW Washington.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Provides an outstanding level of professional performance in quality of clinical care. Professional performance is delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulation and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (i.e. The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, OHSU IRB, NIH and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines.)
- Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.
- May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding for the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases.
- May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Division Chief and Department Chair.
- Must have satisfactory record of accomplishments in service.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in medicine, and postdoctoral training; Satisfactory record of accomplishment in ALL of the following categories: teaching, scholarship and service.
- Current license and certification with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
- Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Urology
- Completion of fellowship in an accredited pediatric urology program with training in laparoscopy and robot assisted laparoscopic surgery.
- Drug Enforcement Association certification
- CPR/PALS certification required.
- All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain an Oregon and Washington State medical licenses.
Additional Details:
- Experienced physicians and those directly from fellowship are welcomed to apply.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
The Department of Urology at Oregon Health & Science University and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/Randall Children’s Hospital are hiring a full-time pediatric urologist.
The appointee shall provide services at the Pediatric Urology practice at Randall Children’s Hospital and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
The Pediatric Urology practices will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care to infants, children, and adolescents with all pediatric urologic disorders. Faculty will be expected to further the mission of patient care, teaching, and research. Faculty will be supported and partner with the existing providers at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Oregon Health and Sciences University to provide safe, high-quality, and comprehensive care for the children of Oregon and SW Washington.
Function/Duties of Position:
- Provides an outstanding level of professional performance in quality of clinical care. Professional performance is delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulation and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (i.e. The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, OHSU IRB, NIH and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines.)
- Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.
- May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding for the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases.
- May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Division Chief and Department Chair.
- Must have satisfactory record of accomplishments in service.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in medicine, and postdoctoral training; Satisfactory record of accomplishment in ALL of the following categories: teaching, scholarship and service.
- Current license and certification with the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
- Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Urology
- Completion of fellowship in an accredited pediatric urology program with training in laparoscopy and robot assisted laparoscopic surgery.
- Drug Enforcement Association certification
- CPR/PALS certification required.
- All candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain an Oregon and Washington State medical licenses.
Additional Details:
- Experienced physicians and those directly from fellowship are welcomed to apply.
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Which employers in Oregon sponsor visas for assistant professor roles?
The University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and Oregon Health and Science University are among the most active sponsors for assistant professor positions. Smaller institutions like Willamette University and Lewis and Clark College also sponsor on a case-by-case basis. Research-intensive universities with federal grant funding tend to sponsor more consistently, particularly in STEM and health sciences fields.
Which visa types are most common for assistant professors hired in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for assistant professors in Oregon, as tenure-track and full-time faculty roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a master's degree or doctorate. The O-1A is an option for candidates with demonstrated extraordinary ability in their field. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is also used, particularly for postdoctoral researchers transitioning into faculty roles, though it carries different conditions.
How to find assistant professor visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters assistant professor job listings in Oregon specifically to those where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, saving you the time of researching each institution individually. You can search by discipline, university type, and location within Oregon. This is especially useful when you're targeting tenure-track positions at research universities in Eugene, Corvallis, and Portland.
Which cities in Oregon have the most assistant professor visa sponsorship opportunities?
Corvallis and Eugene are the strongest cities for sponsored assistant professor roles, home to Oregon State University and the University of Oregon respectively. Portland offers additional opportunities through Portland State University, Oregon Health and Science University, and several smaller colleges. These three cities account for the large majority of faculty hiring activity in the state.
Are there any Oregon-specific factors to consider when applying for assistant professor roles as an international candidate?
Oregon's public universities operate under state employment rules that require H-1B petitions to meet Department of Labor prevailing wage standards for faculty positions, which are determined by rank and discipline. Oregon State University and the University of Oregon have dedicated international faculty HR offices that coordinate sponsorship. Candidates in fields tied to Oregon's tech and agricultural research sectors, such as computer science and food science, tend to see stronger hiring demand.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored assistant professor jobs in Oregon?
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.