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Clinical Instructor roles at U.S. universities and teaching hospitals regularly sponsor foreign nationals through H-1B visa and O-1 visas, with many academic employers qualifying as cap-exempt institutions. Your specialty occupation standing depends on demonstrating that the role requires a directly related graduate degree, which most clinical instructor positions do.
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Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 Scale 6. The salary range for this position is $220,000 - $280,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: November 10, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, Division of Anatomic Pathology, is searching for a pathologist to serve in the Section of Surgical Pathology. Candidates must possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in AP or AP/CP. Fellowship training in a subspecialty area of surgical pathology is desired. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in academic pathology, including clinical practice, education, and scholarly activities.
The appointment will be at the Clinical Instructor level. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical service coverage across various areas of Surgical Pathology, based on clinical needs, as well as in the general frozen section service. Opportunities for participation in teaching, research, scholarly presentations, and publications will be available and encouraged.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is an integral part of the vibrant UCLA research enterprise and there are numerous opportunities to participate in clinical trials, translational research and basic research. UCLA offers a highly collaborative environment that promotes interactions among faculty in the School of Medicine.
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Compensation for the position is highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants must submit their application materials via UC Recruit.
The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another.
Please read more about this important DGSOM program.
All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
- Statement of Teaching
- Bibliography
- Statement of Creative Contributions - Development of or contributions to educational curricula
- Development of or contributions to administration of a teaching program
- Participation in the advancement of professional education
- Development of or contributions to original material in handouts for lectures
- Development of or contributions to informational brochures with regard to the individual’s specialty or area of interest targeted to physicians, allied health professionals, and/or patients
- Lectures, original educational materials, or teaching files placed on resident website
- Participation in platform or poster presentations at local, regional, or national meetings
- Participation in research, not necessarily as primary or independent investigator (in some cases, the individual’s participation in research may be sufficiently substantial to warrant a reduced breadth of clinical responsibilities)
- First, senior, or collaborative authorship of peer-reviewed research papers
- Publication of case reports or clinical reviews
- Development of or contribution to administration (supervision) of a clinical service or health care facility
- Development of or contributions to clinical guidelines or pathways
- Development of or contributions to quality improvement programs
- Development of or contributions to medical information systems
- Participation in the advancement of University professional practice programs
- Development of or contributions to community-oriented programs
- Development of or contributions to community outreach or informational programs
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11455
Help contact: rromeroledezma@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 Scale 6. The salary range for this position is $220,000 - $280,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Window
Open date: November 10, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, Division of Anatomic Pathology, is searching for a pathologist to serve in the Section of Surgical Pathology. Candidates must possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in AP or AP/CP. Fellowship training in a subspecialty area of surgical pathology is desired. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in academic pathology, including clinical practice, education, and scholarly activities.
The appointment will be at the Clinical Instructor level. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical service coverage across various areas of Surgical Pathology, based on clinical needs, as well as in the general frozen section service. Opportunities for participation in teaching, research, scholarly presentations, and publications will be available and encouraged.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is an integral part of the vibrant UCLA research enterprise and there are numerous opportunities to participate in clinical trials, translational research and basic research. UCLA offers a highly collaborative environment that promotes interactions among faculty in the School of Medicine.
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Compensation for the position is highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants must submit their application materials via UC Recruit.
The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another.
Please read more about this important DGSOM program.
All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
- Statement of Teaching
- Bibliography
- Statement of Creative Contributions - Development of or contributions to educational curricula
- Development of or contributions to administration of a teaching program
- Participation in the advancement of professional education
- Development of or contributions to original material in handouts for lectures
- Development of or contributions to informational brochures with regard to the individual’s specialty or area of interest targeted to physicians, allied health professionals, and/or patients
- Lectures, original educational materials, or teaching files placed on resident website
- Participation in platform or poster presentations at local, regional, or national meetings
- Participation in research, not necessarily as primary or independent investigator (in some cases, the individual’s participation in research may be sufficiently substantial to warrant a reduced breadth of clinical responsibilities)
- First, senior, or collaborative authorship of peer-reviewed research papers
- Publication of case reports or clinical reviews
- Development of or contribution to administration (supervision) of a clinical service or health care facility
- Development of or contributions to clinical guidelines or pathways
- Development of or contributions to quality improvement programs
- Development of or contributions to medical information systems
- Participation in the advancement of University professional practice programs
- Development of or contributions to community-oriented programs
- Development of or contributions to community outreach or informational programs
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Job location
Los Angeles, CA
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11455
Help contact: rromeroledezma@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Clinical Instructor roles require a directly related advanced degree, not just any graduate credential. If your degree is in a clinical field like nursing, physical therapy, or medicine, confirm the job description explicitly requires that specific discipline before applying.
Target cap-exempt academic medical employers
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions affiliated with higher education can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. Prioritizing these employers means your petition can be filed any time of year through USCIS.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Clinical Instructor roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This shows you which institutions have actively sponsored this exact role type before, cutting out guesswork when targeting your applications.
Get your ECFMG or licensure paperwork ready early
If your clinical background involves patient care, some hiring institutions require active state licensure or ECFMG certification before they'll initiate sponsorship. Delays in credentialing are the most common reason offer timelines slip for this role.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Clinical Instructor in your geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before entering salary discussions.
Clarify PERM requirements for tenure-track roles
If the Clinical Instructor position is on a tenure or permanent track, your employer may need to run a PERM labor certification before sponsoring a green card. Confirm with HR whether the role triggers a PERM requirement or qualifies for a special handling exemption under DOL rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Instructor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Clinical Instructor positions at accredited institutions typically require a master's degree or terminal clinical credential in the specific discipline being taught, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Roles with vague degree requirements or that accept any bachelor's degree may face an RFE.
Which visa types are realistic for Clinical Instructor sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path, and academic medical centers or universities can file cap-exempt petitions with USCIS at any time. O-1A is an option if you have a strong publication record, awards, or clinical leadership recognition. TN visa is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the specific discipline appears on the USMCA profession list. J-1 visa is possible through a designated exchange visitor program, though it carries a potential two-year home residency requirement.
How do I find Clinical Instructor roles where employers are already sponsoring?
Migrate Mate lists Clinical Instructor positions at employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus on institutions that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than cold-applying and asking HR about their policy later.
Can a Clinical Instructor role lead to a green card, and does the employer have to do PERM?
Yes, EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is possible, but most require PERM labor certification through DOL. Teaching roles at universities may qualify for a special handling PERM, which uses a different recruitment standard than standard PERM. Some exceptional candidates pursue an EB-2 National Interest Waiver without employer sponsorship if their clinical or research contributions meet that high bar.
Does the type of institution affect sponsorship eligibility or timing for Clinical Instructors?
Significantly. Nonprofits and institutions of higher education are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions with USCIS year-round without waiting for the April lottery window. For-profit clinical training companies or private health systems are cap-subject and must compete in the annual H-1B lottery. If you're on OPT with a cap-gap approaching, targeting a cap-exempt academic employer protects your authorization timeline.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Instructor 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.