Professor of Mathematics Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Professor of Mathematics roles at U.S. universities are among the most reliable pathways to H-1B visa sponsorship and green card support. Universities file LCAs with DOL, petition USCIS for H-1B status, and frequently sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 permanent residence for tenure-track hires with a qualifying doctoral degree.

Find Professor of Mathematics Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs74+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationDenton, TX
Most JobsUniversity of North Texas

Showing 5 of 74+ Professor of Mathematics jobs

Lecturer- Mathematics or Statistics
We won't show you this job again
New 13h ago
Lecturer- Mathematics or Statistics
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Lexington, Kentucky
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Curriculum Design
$3,689 - $4,611/mo
On-Site
Master's
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

Associate Professor, Mathematics
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Marian University
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$50k - $57k/yr
On-Site
Master's
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mathematics
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mathematics
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Higher Education
On-Site
Master's
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Lecturer in Mathematics
We won't show you this job again
Added 5d ago
Lecturer in Mathematics
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
$8,764.20/mo
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Assistant Professor, Instruction, Mathematics
We won't show you this job again
Added 5d ago
Assistant Professor, Instruction, Mathematics
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Higher Education
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

See all 74+ Professor of Mathematics Jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Professor of Mathematics roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

See all 74+ Professor of Mathematics Jobs

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Professor of Mathematics roles.

Get Access To All Jobs

Tips for Finding Professor of Mathematics Jobs

Document your degree equivalency early

U.S. universities require a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a closely related field for tenure-track roles. If your doctorate is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation completed before applying so hiring committees can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delays.

Target cap-exempt institutions strategically

Universities and affiliated research institutions are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your petition any time of year without entering the annual lottery. Focus your search on accredited degree-granting institutions and nonprofit research centers attached to universities.

Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate

Filter Mathematics faculty roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate lists U.S. universities and research institutions with verified DOL sponsorship records, so you spend time applying rather than guessing which departments actually sponsor.

Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Mathematics Teachers, Postsecondary occupation in your target metro before your offer conversation so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.

Ask about PERM sponsorship during the offer stage

Many research universities begin the PERM labor certification process alongside or shortly after your H-1B approval for tenure-track lines. Confirm whether the department has a standing policy on green card sponsorship before you sign, since PERM timelines can span several years.

Align your research profile with specialty occupation evidence

USCIS scrutinizes whether a role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's or higher degree. For Mathematics faculty, compile your publications, funded grants, and course syllabi showing graduate-level mathematical content, as these strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Professor of Mathematics roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

Yes. A tenure-track or full-time faculty role in Mathematics qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a directly related field. Most universities are also cap-exempt institutions, so they can file an H-1B petition at any point in the calendar year without going through the annual lottery.

Which visa types do universities typically sponsor for math faculty?

Universities most commonly sponsor H-1B for initial hire and EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green cards for tenure-track positions. Some institutions also use J-1 visa for visiting scholars and postdoctoral researchers, though J-1 carries a potential two-year home residency requirement. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if Mathematics is listed on their USMCA profession list entry, which it is as a mathematician.

Does a foreign Ph.D. in Mathematics satisfy the degree requirement?

Yes, provided a credential evaluation confirms equivalency to a U.S. doctoral degree. USCIS accepts evaluations from recognized credential evaluation services. A three-year bachelor's degree from certain countries may require additional scrutiny, but a completed Ph.D. from an accredited foreign university is almost universally accepted for specialty occupation purposes in Mathematics faculty roles.

How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take for a university hire?

Because universities are cap-exempt, they can file an H-1B petition as soon as the offer is extended and the LCA is certified by DOL, which typically takes around seven business days. USCIS standard processing for a cap-exempt H-1B petition runs several months, though employers can request premium processing for a faster decision. Plan for a two-to-four month window from offer to approved status under premium processing.

Where can I find Professor of Mathematics jobs that offer visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists Mathematics faculty roles at U.S. universities and research institutions with verified sponsorship history, so you can search by role type and location knowing the employers shown have an active record of filing for international candidates.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Professor of Mathematics 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.