Adjunct Associate Professor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Adjunct Associate Professor roles can qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in a directly related field. Universities and community colleges sponsor these roles, but adjunct status affects how employers structure petitions and prevailing wage obligations.
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Adjunct Faculty
Salary Range
$1,100-$1,450 per credit
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Contact
Please submit an online application
Job Description
The Master of Social Work Program at LIU Brooklyn, is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach MSW courses.
Applicants must hold an MSW from a CSWE Accredited Program or doctorate (preferable) in social work or related field and have a minimum of three years post-masters experience.
Candidates must be able to provide regular and timely feedback to students; assist students in achieving completion of course objectives and learning outcomes; teach material from approved curriculum materials in accordance with an assigned schedule; demonstrate strengths in teaching at the college level and have the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and department faculty and staff.
Salary:
Instructor - $1,100 per credit
Assistant - $1,250 per credit
Associate - $1,350 per credit
Full - $1,450 per credit
Dr. Rebecca Rivera, PhD, LCSW-R, Assistant Professor and Director of MSW Program
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Type
Adjunct Faculty
Salary Range
$1,100-$1,450 per credit
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Contact
Please submit an online application
Job Description
The Master of Social Work Program at LIU Brooklyn, is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach MSW courses.
Applicants must hold an MSW from a CSWE Accredited Program or doctorate (preferable) in social work or related field and have a minimum of three years post-masters experience.
Candidates must be able to provide regular and timely feedback to students; assist students in achieving completion of course objectives and learning outcomes; teach material from approved curriculum materials in accordance with an assigned schedule; demonstrate strengths in teaching at the college level and have the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and department faculty and staff.
Salary:
Instructor - $1,100 per credit
Assistant - $1,250 per credit
Associate - $1,350 per credit
Full - $1,450 per credit
Dr. Rebecca Rivera, PhD, LCSW-R, Assistant Professor and Director of MSW Program
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Adjunct Associate Professor
Document your teaching and research credentials early
Compile syllabi, peer evaluations, publications, and evidence of curriculum development before applying. Adjunct roles face tighter RFE scrutiny than tenure-track positions, so a thick credential file reduces back-and-forth with USCIS.
Target institutions with cap-exempt H-1B status
Nonprofits affiliated with universities and direct higher-education employers can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Adjunct roles at qualifying institutions skip the cap entirely, so prioritize these employers in your search.
Search verified sponsoring institutions on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists higher-education employers with confirmed LCA filing history for teaching roles, so you can filter for institutions that have sponsored adjunct and associate-level faculty before applying.
Verify prevailing wage tier before the offer stage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for postsecondary teachers in your subject area and metro region. Adjunct salaries are often below Level I thresholds, which forces employers to renegotiate or restructure the offer.
Clarify full-time equivalency before the LCA is filed
Many adjunct contracts are part-time or semester-by-semester. USCIS requires the LCA to reflect actual hours and compensation, so confirm in writing whether the employer is sponsoring you for a continuous, defined schedule before filing begins.
Request a PERM assessment if the institution offers one
Some universities conduct PERM labor certification for adjunct-to-permanent transitions. Ask HR early whether your department has a precedent for this, since PERM for teaching roles requires a formal recruitment record that takes months to build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an adjunct associate professor role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related academic field. Adjunct roles can qualify as a specialty occupation, but USCIS scrutinizes them more closely than tenure-track positions. The employer must demonstrate the role is a defined, recurring appointment rather than an informal or at-will arrangement.
Do adjunct positions at community colleges qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions?
Community colleges that are publicly chartered as institutions of higher education typically qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file at any time without entering the annual lottery. Private vocational schools and training centers do not automatically qualify. Confirm the institution's cap-exempt status with HR before accepting an offer.
What degree is usually required for visa sponsorship in this role?
Most adjunct associate professor sponsorships require a master's degree at minimum, with a doctoral degree strongly preferred in research-intensive disciplines. The degree must be in the specific subject area you'll be teaching. A general MBA or unrelated graduate degree won't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for a teaching role in, for example, chemistry or linguistics.
How do I find institutions that have sponsored adjunct faculty for visas before?
Migrate Mate shows higher-education employers with verified LCA filing history for postsecondary teaching roles, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have already navigated adjunct sponsorship rather than those doing it for the first time.
Does the O-1 visa work better than H-1B for adjunct associate professor roles?
The O-1A can be a stronger option if you have a substantial publication record, awards, peer-review credits, or citation history that demonstrates extraordinary ability. It bypasses the cap and lottery entirely, and adjunct employment can serve as qualifying evidence. However, the evidence bar is high, and you'll still need a U.S. employer or agent to file on your behalf.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Adjunct Associate Professor jobs?
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.