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Biology roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when your work involves research, laboratory science, or applied biological study requiring a degree in biology or a closely related field. Canadian citizens can enter at the border with employer documentation; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate with the same credential package.
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Get Access To All JobsAdjunct Faculty within the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are critical to the success of UNE’s online programs. The role of the faculty in CPS is to facilitate the learning process for online students through timely and effective instruction and communication. Instructors also serve as mentors, sharing their experience to help guide students and ensure they achieve their educational and professional goals. The faculty facilitates the retention of students through creating a positive educational environment, allowing for students to derive the maximum benefits from the program in which they are enrolled. Instructors will receive supervision, collaboration, and guidance from the UNE Online Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) Program.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert and graduate level knowledge in cell biology and microbiology
- Guiding students through their educational experience while upholding and adhering to the CPS commitment to student success
- Providing timely response to student inquiries, within 24 hours
- Facilitating class instruction by engaging in the online course portal a minimum of 5 times per week
- Hosting a minimum of one hour of virtual office hours per week
- Posting weekly announcements to enhance course content
- Demonstrate excellent collaborative and communication skills
- Willingness to analyze best practices in online biology education
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate has experience teaching online in an educational setting, has demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and assessment, and has a passion for teaching Biology
- Master’s degree in Biology - Ph. D preferred
- A minimum of three years teaching experience in the area of Biology
- A desire to motivate and encourage students in academic and professional settings
- Expertise teaching online and the desire to learn and apply new technological approaches to education
- Experience using the Brightspace/D2L Learning Management system
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Adjunct Faculty within the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are critical to the success of UNE’s online programs. The role of the faculty in CPS is to facilitate the learning process for online students through timely and effective instruction and communication. Instructors also serve as mentors, sharing their experience to help guide students and ensure they achieve their educational and professional goals. The faculty facilitates the retention of students through creating a positive educational environment, allowing for students to derive the maximum benefits from the program in which they are enrolled. Instructors will receive supervision, collaboration, and guidance from the UNE Online Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) Program.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert and graduate level knowledge in cell biology and microbiology
- Guiding students through their educational experience while upholding and adhering to the CPS commitment to student success
- Providing timely response to student inquiries, within 24 hours
- Facilitating class instruction by engaging in the online course portal a minimum of 5 times per week
- Hosting a minimum of one hour of virtual office hours per week
- Posting weekly announcements to enhance course content
- Demonstrate excellent collaborative and communication skills
- Willingness to analyze best practices in online biology education
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate has experience teaching online in an educational setting, has demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and assessment, and has a passion for teaching Biology
- Master’s degree in Biology - Ph. D preferred
- A minimum of three years teaching experience in the area of Biology
- A desire to motivate and encourage students in academic and professional settings
- Expertise teaching online and the desire to learn and apply new technological approaches to education
- Experience using the Brightspace/D2L Learning Management system
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Biology
Verify your degree meets TN standards
TN visa status requires a bachelor's degree or higher in biology or a directly related life science. A general science degree may not satisfy the requirement unless your transcript shows coursework specific to biological sciences.
Target employers with active research programs
Biotech firms, university research labs, pharmaceutical companies, and federal contractors hire biologists under TN regularly. Government-funded research institutions are especially accustomed to sponsoring international professionals through treaty-based visa categories.
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Filter by biology job title and TN visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate to surface employers already familiar with the USMCA process, so you're not educating hiring managers from scratch during the interview stage.
Prepare a TN support letter before your border appointment
Canadian citizens present their TN documentation directly at a port of entry. Your employer's support letter must specify your biology duties, your degree field, and why the role qualifies under the USMCA professional schedule, not just your job title.
Distinguish your role from unlisted biological specialties
USMCA lists biologist as a qualifying category, but roles like ecologist or microbiologist must be framed clearly as biology practice. Work with your employer to document how your specific duties map to the defined TN occupation, not a related field.
Confirm your employer can document specialty occupation duties
For TN status, the position itself must require a biology degree, not merely prefer one. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the job description specifies degree-level biological expertise before you accept an offer, since vague postings create complications at adjudication.
Biology TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a biology role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, biologist is an enumerated occupation under the USMCA professional categories. Your role must require a bachelor's degree or higher in biology or a closely related life science, and your actual duties must involve biological research, analysis, or applied scientific work rather than general laboratory support or administrative functions.
How does TN compare to H-1B for biology professionals?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for biology roles. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no waiting period tied to a fiscal year. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection through a random lottery. TN can be obtained at a Canadian port of entry in a single day if your documentation is complete.
What documents does a biology employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must supply a support letter on company letterhead that describes your biology duties in detail, confirms the position requires a degree in biology or a related life science, states your anticipated length of employment, and identifies you by name and citizenship. This letter accompanies your credential package at the port of entry or consulate appointment.
Where can I find biology jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search biology positions filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who already understand the USMCA process. This saves time you would otherwise spend determining whether a given employer is willing and able to support a TN application before you apply.
Can Mexican citizens use TN status for biology roles the same way Canadians can?
Mexican citizens qualify for the same USMCA biology occupations but must apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. The documentation requirements are identical, but the process involves scheduling a visa interview and waiting for consular processing rather than same-day adjudication at the border.