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Associate lecturer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon are concentrated at the state's major research universities, including the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon State University in Corvallis, and Portland State University. Canadian and Mexican nationals may also qualify under the TN visa. Institutions across the Willamette Valley and Portland metro area recruit internationally for specialized teaching roles.
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The full-time annual base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $199,166 to $211,419; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland, Oregon, a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways, only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood. The Portland metro area is home to award-winning wineries, artisan coffee shops, acclaimed restaurants, extensive bike paths, snow sports communities, unique brewpubs, professional soccer and basketball teams, a vibrant theater scene, expansive bookstores, and one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Cost of living is moderate compared to other West Coast cities, and Portland is consistently ranked as one of the most family-friendly cities in the US.
As Oregon’s only academic health center, OHSU strives to offer the very best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond. We have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state and serve as the region’s tertiary and quaternary referral center. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available and are a world-class health research center for basic, clinical, and translational research.
OHSU values a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion to apply.
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OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time General Pediatrics clinician investigator appointment as junior faculty in its Division of General Pediatrics.
We are looking for a general pediatrician with a strong interest and experience in general pediatrics-related research, to join our division’s clinical and research missions. Our division has one of the largest research portfolios in the Department of Pediatrics with over $4 million annually in federal research funding. Areas of research expertise include pediatric health equity, children with chronic conditions, newborn care, informatics, and promoting healthy child development. OHSU has many resources for emerging investigators including a clinical and translational research institute (OCTRI), a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Human Investigations Program (HIP), which allows faculty to receive additional training in public health, and multiple internal research grant and career development award opportunities. Research faculty are expected to provide research mentorship to trainees including pediatric residents and medical students. Our faculty have won multiple awards for research mentorship.
The faculty member will also provide clinical care in our pediatrics clinic, newborn nursery, or both. Clinically, pediatricians in our division provide clinical care for over 12,000 infants, children, and adolescents in the ambulatory setting, and provide inpatient service to newborns in the Mother-Baby Unit. Embracing multidisciplinary collaboration, we actively participate in a broad range of clinical, quality and education activities. Division members develop and support family-centered care principles and demonstrate excellence in communication with families and referring providers. The Division is extensively involved in providing and leading clinical and educational endeavors for medical students and pediatric residents.
The ideal candidate will have clinical and/or health services research experience in a research area relevant to general pediatrics. Fellowship and/or Master’s-level (e.g., MPH, MPP) training, though not required, is desirable. The expectation is that the candidate will be prepared to develop a mentored research portfolio within 3 years of appointment. The candidate must also have clinical experience and expertise in the general pediatric setting.
This position is for 1.0 FTE and will be based primarily at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The position will include up to 0.4 FTE of protected research time for 3 years.
Required Qualifications:
- MD/DO required.
- Must be eligible for Oregon medical license.
- Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
- Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively with families and other healthcare providers.
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 full-time annual base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $199,166 to $211,419; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.
OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland, Oregon, a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways, only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood. The Portland metro area is home to award-winning wineries, artisan coffee shops, acclaimed restaurants, extensive bike paths, snow sports communities, unique brewpubs, professional soccer and basketball teams, a vibrant theater scene, expansive bookstores, and one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Cost of living is moderate compared to other West Coast cities, and Portland is consistently ranked as one of the most family-friendly cities in the US.
As Oregon’s only academic health center, OHSU strives to offer the very best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond. We have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state and serve as the region’s tertiary and quaternary referral center. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available and are a world-class health research center for basic, clinical, and translational research.
OHSU values a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We are proud of our commitment as an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion to apply.
Function/Duties of Position:
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time General Pediatrics clinician investigator appointment as junior faculty in its Division of General Pediatrics.
We are looking for a general pediatrician with a strong interest and experience in general pediatrics-related research, to join our division’s clinical and research missions. Our division has one of the largest research portfolios in the Department of Pediatrics with over $4 million annually in federal research funding. Areas of research expertise include pediatric health equity, children with chronic conditions, newborn care, informatics, and promoting healthy child development. OHSU has many resources for emerging investigators including a clinical and translational research institute (OCTRI), a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the Human Investigations Program (HIP), which allows faculty to receive additional training in public health, and multiple internal research grant and career development award opportunities. Research faculty are expected to provide research mentorship to trainees including pediatric residents and medical students. Our faculty have won multiple awards for research mentorship.
The faculty member will also provide clinical care in our pediatrics clinic, newborn nursery, or both. Clinically, pediatricians in our division provide clinical care for over 12,000 infants, children, and adolescents in the ambulatory setting, and provide inpatient service to newborns in the Mother-Baby Unit. Embracing multidisciplinary collaboration, we actively participate in a broad range of clinical, quality and education activities. Division members develop and support family-centered care principles and demonstrate excellence in communication with families and referring providers. The Division is extensively involved in providing and leading clinical and educational endeavors for medical students and pediatric residents.
The ideal candidate will have clinical and/or health services research experience in a research area relevant to general pediatrics. Fellowship and/or Master’s-level (e.g., MPH, MPP) training, though not required, is desirable. The expectation is that the candidate will be prepared to develop a mentored research portfolio within 3 years of appointment. The candidate must also have clinical experience and expertise in the general pediatric setting.
This position is for 1.0 FTE and will be based primarily at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The position will include up to 0.4 FTE of protected research time for 3 years.
Required Qualifications:
- MD/DO required.
- Must be eligible for Oregon medical license.
- Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
- Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively with families and other healthcare providers.
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 visa types realistically fit associate lecturer roles in Oregon?
Associate lecturers at Oregon colleges and universities most commonly work under the H-1B visa, which requires a specialty occupation tied to a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use the TN visa under the USMCA Teacher category, provided the role is at a college, seminary, or university. J-1 visa exchange visitor status also fits when a designated sponsor organization is involved. F-1 students may use OPT to work in a teaching role related to their field of study.
Which cities in Oregon have the most associate lecturer sponsorship jobs?
Eugene and Corvallis generate the highest concentration of associate lecturer sponsorship activity in Oregon, anchored by the University of Oregon and Oregon State University respectively. Portland is the third major hub, with Portland State University, Lewis and Clark College, and Reed College all employing international faculty. Smaller institutions in Salem and Ashland also post associate lecturer openings but with less frequency and fewer international hires overall.
How to find associate lecturer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate lists associate lecturer positions at Oregon employers with verified visa sponsorship history, letting you search specifically by role and location rather than sorting through unfiltered postings. Focus your search on Eugene, Corvallis, and Portland, where Oregon's largest universities sponsor the most international teaching hires. Filtering to education employers in Oregon on Migrate Mate narrows results to institutions that have an established track record of supporting the sponsorship process.
Which Oregon employers sponsor visas for associate lecturers?
The University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University are the most active sponsors of international associate lecturers in the state. Private institutions such as Willamette University in Salem, Pacific University in Forest Grove, and Southern Oregon University in Ashland also sponsor H-1B visa and TN workers in faculty roles. Community college systems, including Lane Community College and Portland Community College, occasionally sponsor international lecturers for specialized subject areas.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for associate lecturers in Oregon?
Oregon's higher education sector is heavily anchored to its public university system, meaning most sponsorship activity flows through institutions subject to federal H-1B rules and USCIS review. Oregon universities with strong research programs in sciences, technology, and professional fields tend to sponsor more international lecturers than liberal arts focused campuses. TN visa holders from Canada and Mexico have an advantage in Oregon because the TN Teacher category covers college-level instruction and does not require a USCIS petition for Canadians entering at the border.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored associate lecturer 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.