Teaching Assistant Jobs at University of Arizona with Visa Sponsorship
Teaching Assistant roles at University of Arizona sit at the intersection of academic instruction and hands-on research support, covering departments from engineering to social sciences. The university has an established process for sponsoring international TAs across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for candidates who need work authorization.
See All Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 31+ Teaching Assistant Jobs at University of Arizona jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 31+ Teaching Assistant Jobs at University of Arizona
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Teaching Assistant Jobs at University of Arizona.
Get Access To All JobsPosting Number req25771
Department COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address 475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks to hire assistant, associate, or full professors in the broad areas of immunology and related disciplines. The positions report directly to the department chair.
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine – Phoenix is undergoing a significant, strategic expansion of its research enterprise. The department seeks to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members at the ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative, and well-funded faculty within the department and the college. The research foci in immunology, inflammation, and/or systems biology of the immune and inflammatory systems will enhance the department's existing strengths, including neuroscience, cancer, immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery, education, and service, the BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment for cutting-edge, innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research to investigate fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to challenges in cancer, immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. Our investigative team also collaborates with clinical researchers to facilitate the development of novel diagnostics, therapies, and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing, delivering, and assessing curricula, and by conducting educational scholarship to support the college's educational mission.
This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, collaborating with other faculty, conducting programmatic research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding, and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department and the college. This may include serving on committees, coordinating, overseeing, or assisting with specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab, and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as to collaborative projects.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, actively participate in teaching, service, and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a tenure-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop innovative and collaborative immunology-related research.
- Obtain extramural, including federal, support for research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the broad areas of immunology-related research.
- Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions; for senior candidates, lead larger programmatic initiatives (P, U and similar grants) in their and related fields.
- Contribute to the teaching (medical, graduate and/or other education), mentoring and service components of the College’s missions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
- Exhibit a track record of high impact publications (all candidates), extramural research funding (preferable for assistant professors, mandatory for other ranks) and teaching (associate and full professor level).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate innovation and federally-funded (rank-appropriate) research in immunology and/or systems immunology.
- Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings (rank-appropriate).
- Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
- Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
- Demonstrate experience with new techniques and approaches not currently available at the College of Medicine - Phoenix.
- Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (rank-appropriate).
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week Varies
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date 7/13/2026
Open Date 4/21/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, cover letter, and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position.
One additional document will be a statement of research or teaching interest, which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.
The other additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information, including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number req25771
Department COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address 475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix seeks to hire assistant, associate, or full professors in the broad areas of immunology and related disciplines. The positions report directly to the department chair.
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine – Phoenix is undergoing a significant, strategic expansion of its research enterprise. The department seeks to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members at the ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative, and well-funded faculty within the department and the college. The research foci in immunology, inflammation, and/or systems biology of the immune and inflammatory systems will enhance the department's existing strengths, including neuroscience, cancer, immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery, education, and service, the BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment for cutting-edge, innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research to investigate fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to challenges in cancer, immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. Our investigative team also collaborates with clinical researchers to facilitate the development of novel diagnostics, therapies, and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing, delivering, and assessing curricula, and by conducting educational scholarship to support the college's educational mission.
This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, collaborating with other faculty, conducting programmatic research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding, and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department and the college. This may include serving on committees, coordinating, overseeing, or assisting with specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab, and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as to collaborative projects.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, actively participate in teaching, service, and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a tenure-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop innovative and collaborative immunology-related research.
- Obtain extramural, including federal, support for research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the broad areas of immunology-related research.
- Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions; for senior candidates, lead larger programmatic initiatives (P, U and similar grants) in their and related fields.
- Contribute to the teaching (medical, graduate and/or other education), mentoring and service components of the College’s missions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
- Exhibit a track record of high impact publications (all candidates), extramural research funding (preferable for assistant professors, mandatory for other ranks) and teaching (associate and full professor level).
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate innovation and federally-funded (rank-appropriate) research in immunology and/or systems immunology.
- Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings (rank-appropriate).
- Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
- Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
- Demonstrate experience with new techniques and approaches not currently available at the College of Medicine - Phoenix.
- Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (rank-appropriate).
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week Varies
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date 7/13/2026
Open Date 4/21/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, cover letter, and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position.
One additional document will be a statement of research or teaching interest, which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.
The other additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information, including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
See all 31+ Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Teaching Assistant Jobs at University of Arizona Jobs
Align your degree to your teaching field
University of Arizona TA appointments are tied to a specific department, and your degree field must match the subject you'll teach or assist with. A mismatch between your transcript and the assigned course can delay or complicate H-1B specialty occupation approval.
Apply before departmental funding deadlines
TA positions at research universities are tied to semester-based funding cycles. Departments at University of Arizona typically finalize TA appointments weeks before the semester starts, so applying mid-cycle often means waiting a full term for the next funded cohort.
Confirm which visa the department intends to file
University of Arizona sponsors multiple visa types for TAs, including H-1B, E-3, TN, and J-1. Ask the hiring department directly which category they plan to file before you sign an offer, since J-1 imposes a two-year home residency requirement that affects future Green Card plans.
Use OPT or CPT to start without delay
If you're already on F-1 status, F-1 CPT or OPT lets you begin your TA role while a longer-term petition is prepared. Coordinate with University of Arizona's Designated School Official early so your employment start date doesn't fall outside your authorized period.
Browse University of Arizona TA openings on Migrate Mate
TA postings are scattered across departmental websites and the university's central jobs portal. Migrate Mate aggregates visa-sponsoring roles in one place, so you can filter specifically for University of Arizona Teaching Assistant positions that confirm sponsorship eligibility before you apply.
Request a PERM or EB petition timeline in writing
If your goal is permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3, ask the university's international employment office whether they initiate PERM for TA roles. Some departments limit green card sponsorship to tenured faculty tracks, so clarifying this before accepting an offer saves significant time.
Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does University of Arizona sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching Assistants?
Yes, University of Arizona sponsors H-1B visas for Teaching Assistant roles. As a qualifying higher education institution, it is exempt from the annual H-1B cap, which means petitions can be filed at any time of year rather than being subject to the April lottery. This makes the sponsorship process more predictable for both the department and the incoming TA.
How do I apply for Teaching Assistant jobs at University of Arizona?
TA positions are posted through individual academic departments as well as the university's central careers portal. The process typically involves submitting a CV, a statement of teaching interest, and academic transcripts. Many departments also require a faculty recommendation or a brief interview before extending a formal offer. Checking departmental websites directly alongside centralized job boards gives you the broadest coverage of available openings.
Which visa types does University of Arizona commonly use for Teaching Assistant roles?
University of Arizona sponsors several visa categories for TAs depending on nationality and circumstances. H-1B is the most common for long-term positions. E-3 is available to Australian citizens, and TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying fields. F-1 OPT and CPT allow students already enrolled to work before a formal petition is filed. J-1 is also used, though its two-year home residency requirement makes it less attractive for those planning to stay long-term.
What qualifications does University of Arizona expect for Teaching Assistant positions?
Most TA roles require enrollment in or completion of a graduate program, with the specific degree field expected to match the course being taught or supported. Departments in STEM disciplines often prioritize candidates with hands-on research experience alongside teaching capability. Some positions also require demonstrated English proficiency, particularly for roles involving direct student instruction. Specialty occupation requirements under H-1B mean your academic background needs to be closely tied to the role's subject matter.
How do I find Teaching Assistant roles at University of Arizona that confirm visa sponsorship?
Many TA postings don't explicitly state visa sponsorship in the job listing, which makes it time-consuming to sort through openings manually. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with a verified sponsorship track record, so you can browse University of Arizona Teaching Assistant roles and apply with confidence that sponsorship is on the table before you invest time in the application.
See which Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Teaching Assistant at University of Arizona Jobs