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Get Access To All JobsLocation: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15531
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Position Information
Lecturer, Part Time
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Architecture + Planning invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position to teach Undergraduate Design Studios and/or Theory based seminars for the upcoming semester.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio is home to more than 4,400 students and over 175 faculty members. As one of the largest and fastest growing colleges on campus, academic degrees offered include 9 undergraduate majors, 15 master's degrees, 6 doctoral degrees, and 8 certificate programs. The college serves as a leading hub for engineering and designed environment education and research in San Antonio. Students gain hands-on experience through internships, project-based learning, experiential learning, study abroad programs, and community partnerships. These opportunities help them work across disciplines and understand how to bring ideas to life. The college also provides a 17,000 square foot MakerSpace that is open around the clock, giving students a supportive setting to explore, design, test, and innovate at their own pace. For more information about the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/.
The School of Architecture and Planning
The School of Architecture + Planning is a laboratory for design and interdisciplinary research. In addition to degrees in Architecture (BS and MArch), Interior Design (BS) and Urban & Regional Planning (MS), we offer graduate certificate programs in Historic Preservation (CERT), High-Performance Design & Sustainability (CERT), Urban & Regional Planning (CERT) and an undergraduate certificate in Design Communication and Fabrication (CERT). Faculty-run centers and labs offer opportunities for students to participate in design research and community engagement.
Our faculty offer a place-based educational model that engages students to solve contemporary design challenges in creative dialogue with the layered histories of the built and natural environment of San Antonio, the greater Texas region, and beyond. We believe that, while transforming the built environment, architects, interior designers, and planning professionals should embrace preservation, conservation, and adaptive reuse as a means of reenergizing our cities. UT San Antonio is leading by example by expanding its Southwest campus in downtown San Antonio. Our new location in the heart of the city helps us better serve the profession as well as the various members of our community.
Salary Range: Up to $5,000/3 credit hours and up to $10,000/6 credit hours.
Job Type: Part Time
Position Summary
The successful candidate will teach either undergraduate design studios (6 credit hours) or lead lecture-based courses or seminars (3 credit hours) for undergraduate and graduate students in Architecture, Interior Design, or Urban and Regional Planning, aligned with current curricular directions and the candidate's areas of expertise. This position will provide mentorship and onboarding support, and potentially an on-site office based on availability.
Qualifications
- A professional or graduate degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban & Regional Planning, or a closely related field is required. Licensed or credentialed practitioners are encouraged to apply.
- Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or other emerging technologies is valued. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to be committed to supporting the University's mission. Professional experience in architecture, interior design, or planning, including teaching, practice, and/or collaborative research, will be considered.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
- Current curriculum vitae. (required)
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references. (required)
- Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience, 1-page limit. (required)
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/08/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15531
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Position Information
Lecturer, Part Time
The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Architecture + Planning invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position to teach Undergraduate Design Studios and/or Theory based seminars for the upcoming semester.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio is home to more than 4,400 students and over 175 faculty members. As one of the largest and fastest growing colleges on campus, academic degrees offered include 9 undergraduate majors, 15 master's degrees, 6 doctoral degrees, and 8 certificate programs. The college serves as a leading hub for engineering and designed environment education and research in San Antonio. Students gain hands-on experience through internships, project-based learning, experiential learning, study abroad programs, and community partnerships. These opportunities help them work across disciplines and understand how to bring ideas to life. The college also provides a 17,000 square foot MakerSpace that is open around the clock, giving students a supportive setting to explore, design, test, and innovate at their own pace. For more information about the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/.
The School of Architecture and Planning
The School of Architecture + Planning is a laboratory for design and interdisciplinary research. In addition to degrees in Architecture (BS and MArch), Interior Design (BS) and Urban & Regional Planning (MS), we offer graduate certificate programs in Historic Preservation (CERT), High-Performance Design & Sustainability (CERT), Urban & Regional Planning (CERT) and an undergraduate certificate in Design Communication and Fabrication (CERT). Faculty-run centers and labs offer opportunities for students to participate in design research and community engagement.
Our faculty offer a place-based educational model that engages students to solve contemporary design challenges in creative dialogue with the layered histories of the built and natural environment of San Antonio, the greater Texas region, and beyond. We believe that, while transforming the built environment, architects, interior designers, and planning professionals should embrace preservation, conservation, and adaptive reuse as a means of reenergizing our cities. UT San Antonio is leading by example by expanding its Southwest campus in downtown San Antonio. Our new location in the heart of the city helps us better serve the profession as well as the various members of our community.
Salary Range: Up to $5,000/3 credit hours and up to $10,000/6 credit hours.
Job Type: Part Time
Position Summary
The successful candidate will teach either undergraduate design studios (6 credit hours) or lead lecture-based courses or seminars (3 credit hours) for undergraduate and graduate students in Architecture, Interior Design, or Urban and Regional Planning, aligned with current curricular directions and the candidate's areas of expertise. This position will provide mentorship and onboarding support, and potentially an on-site office based on availability.
Qualifications
- A professional or graduate degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban & Regional Planning, or a closely related field is required. Licensed or credentialed practitioners are encouraged to apply.
- Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or other emerging technologies is valued. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to be committed to supporting the University's mission. Professional experience in architecture, interior design, or planning, including teaching, practice, and/or collaborative research, will be considered.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
- Current curriculum vitae. (required)
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references. (required)
- Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience, 1-page limit. (required)
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/08/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Professor
Cap-Exempt H-1B Files Year-Round at Every University
Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, and all accredited universities file H-1B for professors with no lottery, no cap, and no seasonal filing window. This is the single most reliable H-1B pathway in the U.S. immigration system.
EB-1B Outstanding Researcher Accelerates Green Card Processing
Faculty with published research, citations, editorial board service, and peer review activity qualify for EB-1B without PERM labor certification. Processing is significantly faster than standard EB-2 because no labor market test is required.
STEM Faculty Positions Have the Most Acute Shortages
Computer science, electrical engineering, data science, nursing, and biomedical departments face the most severe hiring gaps, with CS departments at top universities having over 40% international faculty. These disciplines offer the fastest hiring timelines and highest compensation.
J-1 to H-1B Is the Standard Transition Path
Most international scholars enter on J-1 exchange visitor status for postdoctoral research before transitioning to H-1B for permanent faculty roles. J-1 waivers through No Objection Statements from the home country avoid the two-year residency requirement.
National Interest Waiver Allows Self-Petition Independence
Professors with exceptional research impact can file NIW green card petitions independently without employer sponsorship. This provides flexibility to change institutions without restarting the immigration process.
Community Colleges and Teaching Institutions Also Sponsor
Cap-exempt H-1B is not limited to R1 research universities. Community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and regional universities file for faculty across disciplines with domestic hiring shortages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do universities sponsor H-1B visas for Professors?
Yes, universally. All accredited U.S. universities qualify for cap-exempt H-1B visa filing year-round with no lottery. Over 30% of tenure-track faculty at research universities are international scholars.
What is the typical salary for sponsored Professor roles?
Assistant professors earn $72,000 to $135,000 depending on discipline. Associate professors earn $88,000 to $170,000. Full professors earn $115,000 to $260,000.
What credentials do international professors need?
A Ph.D. or terminal degree in the teaching discipline is required for tenure-track appointments. Published research, conference presentations, and teaching experience are expected. STEM and biomedical fields typically require one to three years of postdoctoral research.
Which green card pathway is best for Professors?
EB-1B outstanding researcher is the fastest for faculty with published research and international recognition, skipping PERM entirely. National Interest Waiver allows self-petition for scholars with exceptional impact. EB-2 through PERM is the fallback when EB-1B criteria are not met.
What is the career progression for a sponsored Professor?
The path moves from assistant professor to associate professor with tenure to full professor to endowed chair to department chair or dean. Full professors at R1 universities earn $130,000 to $270,000.
How to find Professor jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Professor positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international academics with sponsoring institutions. Universities, research institutions, and community colleges frequently sponsor H-1B, O-1 visa, and J-1 visas for qualified professors. Focus your search on institutions with strong international programs, as they typically have established visa sponsorship processes for faculty positions.