Assistant Professor of Nursing Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Assistant Professor of Nursing roles at U.S. universities regularly sponsor international candidates through H-1B visa, TN visa, and EB-2 or EB-3 green card pathways. Positions require a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and active licensure, and most employers file LCAs and cover USCIS petition costs as part of the academic hiring process.
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Job Department/School
College of Nursing and Public Health
FT/PT/Temp
Full time
Location
Garden City, N.Y.
Adult Health Nursing (Two Positions)
JOB SUMMARY:
The College of Nursing and Public Health at Adelphi University invites qualified candidates to apply for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Adult Health Nursing to begin in August 2027. One of these roles includes serving as the Director of the Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science (ASDBS) program on our NYC campus.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching across the undergraduate adult health courses – e.g., pharmacology, health assessment, fundamentals, and medical-surgical.
- A total of 18 credits/year is required.
- Maintaining an active research agenda.
- Actively participate in the College of Nursing and Public Health and University committees and contribute to Adelphi University's mission and strategic plan.
- Student advisement.
- Assist with administrative activities based on candidate skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master's degree in nursing.
- Research doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNS) or education (EdD) is required.
- Licensure as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner is preferred, and national board certification in the area of specialty.
- A NYS RN license or eligible for licensure in New York State.
- Relevant clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in simulation technology, online or blended learning, research, and education.
- Additional experience is preferred in other areas (statistics, research design, education, administration) as well as curriculum development and implementation across all levels.
- We are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Academic experience with culturally diverse populations preferred.
- Interest in developing and implementing curricula related to culturally diverse populations.
- Experience with a variety of teaching methods.
APPLICATION:
- Applicants should include 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement, and 4) contact information for three professional references.
- Applicants must apply on the Adelphi site to be considered.
- Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
- Upon further request, please send all professional references to Dr. Korede Yusuf, Chair, CNPH Search Committee, at kadegoke@adelphi.edu.
ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH:
The College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) supports an inclusive learning environment where all students feel understood, respected, and appreciated. CNPH ensures that an environment of civility and respect is established to promote an inclusive, comfortable learning environment that facilitates the sharing of experiences and nurtures the critical examination of assumptions. To achieve this goal, the college is committed to have a diverse and inclusive faculty and thus especially invites applications from women, underrepresented, and historically disadvantaged groups.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. The salary range for the Director of the Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science (ASDBS) position is $110,000 - $130,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees.
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Verify your nursing credentials transfer cleanly
Foreign nursing degrees must clear CGFNS credentialing before USCIS accepts them as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's in nursing. Start the evaluation early. Delays here push back your LCA filing and your start date.
Target R2 and regional universities first
Large research universities receive high H-1B demand, but regional and teaching-focused institutions often have cap-exempt status through hospital affiliations. These employers can file your H-1B year-round without waiting for the annual lottery cycle.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists nursing faculty employers with confirmed LCA filing history, searchable by state and role type. That filters out postings from institutions that have never sponsored, saving weeks of outreach to HR departments with no sponsorship process in place.
Confirm NCLEX licensure requirements by state before applying
Most nursing faculty roles require a valid RN license in the state where you'll teach, even for non-clinical positions. Some states have reciprocity under the Nurse Licensure Compact; others require a separate application. Confirm before accepting an offer.
Ask HR whether the institution covers PERM costs
Many universities include green card sponsorship in faculty employment packages, but PERM labor certification timelines can run two or more years. Negotiate who bears the PERM filing costs and attorney fees before you sign an offer letter, not after.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for nursing faculty in that metro area. Cross-check the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC category before the LCA is filed so you can flag any shortfall early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types do U.S. universities typically use to sponsor assistant professors of nursing?
Most universities use the H-1B visa for initial sponsorship because nursing faculty roles meet the specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a master's degree in a directly related field. Institutions affiliated with hospitals or research centers may qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting them file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. TN is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits the USMCA profession list. Many universities also initiate EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship for tenure-track appointments.
Does an assistant professor of nursing role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes nursing faculty positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at minimum a master's degree in nursing or a closely related clinical field. A bachelor's in nursing alone may not be sufficient if the position description specifies graduate-level preparation, so make sure your degree aligns with the specific duties listed in the job posting and the LCA job title.
Can I work as a nursing faculty member without a U.S. RN license on an H-1B?
It depends on the role's duties. If the position involves direct clinical supervision of students in patient-care settings, most state boards and university credentialing offices will require an active state RN license regardless of visa status. Purely didactic or simulation-lab roles sometimes have more flexibility, but confirm with the institution's HR and academic credentialing office before assuming licensure is optional.
How long does it take for a university to sponsor an assistant professor of nursing for a green card?
The PERM labor certification process alone typically takes one to two years from initial recruitment to DOL certification. After PERM approval, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. For most nationalities outside India and China, priority dates move quickly at the EB-2 and EB-3 levels for university-sponsored cases. Indian and Chinese nationals face significant backlogs and should factor multi-year waits into their planning.
Where can I find assistant professor of nursing jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists nursing faculty positions from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus on institutions that have an established process rather than guessing from a standard job posting. Filtering by role and location helps you identify which universities are actively filing for nursing faculty in the states where you're licensed or eligible for licensure.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Professor of Nursing 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.