Assistant Professor of Management Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Assistant Professor of Management roles at U.S. universities routinely qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship the standard path for international hires. Most universities file petitions well before the academic year starts, and many hold cap-exempt status, which removes the annual lottery from your timeline entirely.

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Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type94% On-site
Top LocationTuscaloosa, AL
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Management
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Management
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Lecturer - Management Analytics
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Assistant Lecturer - Management Analytics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$6,000 - $8,000/mo
Remote (US)
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Business Analytics
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Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Business Analytics
Purdue University
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Assistant Professor of Info. Systems & Operations Management
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Assistant Professor of Info. Systems & Operations Management
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
Curriculum Design
$130k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain
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Assistant Professor of Practice in Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Curriculum Design
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Assistant Professor of Management Jobs

Verify your university's cap-exempt status

Many colleges and universities qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Confirm this before accepting an offer, it changes your start date flexibility and filing timeline significantly.

Document your specialty occupation case early

Management faculty roles must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Gather syllabi, degree requirements for your position, and any published research that ties your doctorate directly to the courses you'll teach. Gaps in this documentation trigger Requests for Evidence.

Search OFLC Wage Search for your prevailing wage tier

Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role. Pull the OFLC Wage Search results for your metro area before negotiations so you know the Level I through Level IV range applicable to your offer.

Target universities with active PERM history for EB-2

If you want a green card, look for institutions that have sponsored management faculty through PERM labor certification before. Universities with established immigration counsel move faster and are less likely to stall the EB-2 process after your H-1B is approved.

Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers

Not every business school advertises visa sponsorship in job postings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for academic and management roles, so you can prioritize outreach to institutions that have sponsored candidates in your discipline before.

Align your contract start date with your petition window

H-1B status can be requested up to six months before your employment start date. If your faculty appointment begins in August, your employer should file no later than April to avoid gaps, coordinate this timeline with your department's HR and immigration counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Assistant Professor of Management role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. Management faculty positions typically require a doctorate or master's degree in management, business administration, organizational behavior, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation requirement under USCIS guidelines. The key is that the minimum entry requirement for the specific position must be a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, your offer letter and job posting should state this explicitly.

Do I have to go through the H-1B lottery if I'm hired by a university?

Not necessarily. Universities, colleges, and nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education frequently qualify as cap-exempt employers. That means USCIS accepts their H-1B petitions year-round without subjecting them to the annual cap or lottery. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with the institution's HR or general counsel before you count on avoiding the lottery.

What visa options exist for Assistant Professors of Management beyond H-1B?

Australian nationals can apply for an E-3 visa, which covers specialty occupations and has a separate cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying USMCA professions, though management faculty roles must fit the specific TN profession list. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is also common for visiting or tenure-track faculty through a designated sponsor.

How long does it take for a university to sponsor an H-1B for a faculty hire?

For cap-exempt universities, USCIS processes H-1B petitions under standard timelines, which currently run several months. Premium processing, available for an additional government fee, can produce a decision within days. Most universities begin the process four to six months before your intended start date to account for LCA certification from DOL and USCIS adjudication time. Build this into your negotiation timeline when accepting a faculty offer.

Where can I find Assistant Professor of Management jobs with visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists management faculty roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have actually filed for international hires rather than relying on job posting language that may be outdated or aspirational. Filtering by role and location helps you identify which business schools and universities sponsor in your specific subfield.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Professor of Management 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.