TN Visa Chemistry Professor Jobs
Chemistry Professor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for Canadian and Mexican citizens with a relevant degree in chemistry or a closely related science. U.S. universities and research institutions can support your TN petition directly at the port of entry for Canadians, with no lottery or cap to navigate.
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UWorld is seeking a Content Developer with subject matter expertise in General or Physical Chemistry to join our growing organization. The Content Developer will work closely with an onsite team of fellow professors, chemists, and educators to contribute to our web-based MCAT and AP Chemistry products. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education. UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and stable employee-centric environment that provides long term career opportunities to educators who are passionate about teaching the next generation of professionals from all disciplines. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. Call us overly obsessive. But make no mistake, UWorld's goal is to be the company people call on to help "make the really hard things easy to understand".
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education required:
- Master's degree or higher in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
Minimum experience required:
- Strong scientific writing background in General Chemistry
- Research experience in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
- General Chemistry teaching experience at the undergraduate level (2+ years)
Required skills:
- Passion for education and learning
- Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product while meeting deadlines
- Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
- Ability to adapt quickly, brainstorm, multi-task, and collaborate in a team setting
- Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
- Proven ability to write high-quality exam-level questions and rationales
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Manager of MCAT & AP Chemistry Product Development and writes content for the online MCAT and AP Chemistry Question Banks.
- Writes MCAT and AP Chemistry questions with comprehensive rationales
- Creates additional study resources including book materials, presentations, flashcards, and more
- Works closely with editing and scientific illustration teams to create exceptional educational content that adheres to UWorld standards
- Applies knowledge that reflects standardized exam content and practices for generation of test questions
- Collaborates with management and team members during peak periods of new content development and revision to ensure goals and deadlines are met
- Uses constructive feedback to validate the accuracy and relevance of content written by other team members
- Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank
- Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
- Works with IT and other support teams to troubleshoot content development issues that may arise
- Works with marketing and sales to develop content geared toward building and maintaining the UWorld brand
- Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets
- Responds quickly to address user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
BENEFITS
Compensation and benefits
- Salary starts at $70K, with higher compensation based on experience
- Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- Onsite and relaxed work environment
- Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- On-site group fitness classes held twice daily
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
INTRODUCTION
UWorld is seeking a Content Developer with subject matter expertise in General or Physical Chemistry to join our growing organization. The Content Developer will work closely with an onsite team of fellow professors, chemists, and educators to contribute to our web-based MCAT and AP Chemistry products. This is a great opportunity to partner with some of the brightest minds in education. UWorld is a highly collaborative, creative, and stable employee-centric environment that provides long term career opportunities to educators who are passionate about teaching the next generation of professionals from all disciplines. Call us geeks. Call us nerds. Call us overly obsessive. But make no mistake, UWorld's goal is to be the company people call on to help "make the really hard things easy to understand".
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum education required:
- Master's degree or higher in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
Minimum experience required:
- Strong scientific writing background in General Chemistry
- Research experience in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or other related Chemical Science
- General Chemistry teaching experience at the undergraduate level (2+ years)
Required skills:
- Passion for education and learning
- Effective problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think strategically and analytically and execute conceptual ideas into a finished product while meeting deadlines
- Proven history of working independently while operating within a team environment
- Ability to provide, receive, and respond to feedback positively
- Ability to adapt quickly, brainstorm, multi-task, and collaborate in a team setting
- Proficient in MS Office/working knowledge of IT
- Proven ability to write high-quality exam-level questions and rationales
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Manager of MCAT & AP Chemistry Product Development and writes content for the online MCAT and AP Chemistry Question Banks.
- Writes MCAT and AP Chemistry questions with comprehensive rationales
- Creates additional study resources including book materials, presentations, flashcards, and more
- Works closely with editing and scientific illustration teams to create exceptional educational content that adheres to UWorld standards
- Applies knowledge that reflects standardized exam content and practices for generation of test questions
- Collaborates with management and team members during peak periods of new content development and revision to ensure goals and deadlines are met
- Uses constructive feedback to validate the accuracy and relevance of content written by other team members
- Participates in ongoing performance evaluation of current test items in the question bank
- Communicates effectively with quality assurance team to resolve technical issues related to content in a timely manner
- Works with IT and other support teams to troubleshoot content development issues that may arise
- Works with marketing and sales to develop content geared toward building and maintaining the UWorld brand
- Recognizes and champions the integrity and security of question bank content and proprietary assets
- Responds quickly to address user feedback and makes necessary edits to question bank content
BENEFITS
Compensation and benefits
- Salary starts at $70K, with higher compensation based on experience
- Stable and growing work environment that prioritizes a quality work/life balance
- Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
- Onsite and relaxed work environment
- Generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas off
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
- On-site group fitness classes held twice daily
At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Chemistry Professor
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your transcript must show a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a directly related field. A general science degree paired with a chemistry-focused dissertation often satisfies the requirement, but prepare a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying.
Target institutions with active STEM research funding
Universities running NSF- or NIH-funded labs hire chemistry faculty on a more predictable cycle than teaching-only colleges. Departments actively publishing in analytical, organic, or materials chemistry are structurally more familiar with international faculty sponsorship processes.
Request an employment letter that matches TN criteria exactly
Your offer letter must describe the role as 'Chemistry Professor' or an equivalent academic title and confirm you'll be teaching or researching in the chemical sciences. Vague titles like 'science instructor' or 'lab coordinator' have caused TN denials at the border.
Search TN-eligible roles at visa-sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemistry Professor openings by employers with recent visa filings, signaling experience with work visa sponsorship. This cuts out roles where you'd spend weeks confirming sponsorship willingness before hearing back from a hiring committee.
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry processing with the right documents
Canadian citizens can have their TN approved the same day at a U.S. land border or preclearance airport. Bring your degree transcripts, the signed offer letter, and a copy of the job description. CBP officers at academic processing ports expect these three documents.
Understand how Mexican applicants use the consular route
Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate rather than at the port of entry. Schedule your DS-160 appointment through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City or a regional consulate, and allow additional lead time beyond the academic offer timeline.
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Find Chemistry Professor JobsChemistry Professor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemistry Professor role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Chemistry Professor is a named qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category for scientists and engineers. The role must involve teaching or research in the chemical sciences at a post-secondary institution, and your degree must be in chemistry or a closely related discipline. A postdoctoral research position does not automatically qualify unless the title and duties match the TN definition.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for chemistry faculty positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no employer sponsorship petition filed with USCIS, and no waiting period for Canadians who can be approved at the port of entry the day they travel. H-1B requires a cap-subject lottery for most employers, a multi-month filing process, and significant legal fees. For chemistry professors at qualifying U.S. universities, TN is generally faster and less costly to initiate.
How do I find Chemistry Professor jobs where employers will support TN sponsorship?
Most university human resources departments are familiar with TN for academic roles, but not all job postings say so explicitly. Migrate Mate lets you filter Chemistry Professor openings by confirmed TN sponsorship support, so you can target departments that have already committed to the process rather than negotiating it mid-search.
Can I teach at a community college or teaching-only university on a TN visa?
Yes, provided your role is formally titled as a professor or instructor in the chemical sciences and your employer issues an offer letter that reflects those duties. Community colleges that primarily offer associate degrees still qualify as post-secondary institutions. The key is that the position must require specialized chemistry knowledge at the degree level, not just lab supervision or general science instruction.
What happens to my TN status if my chemistry department loses its research grant mid-term?
Your TN status is tied to your employer and the specific role described in your petition, not to grant funding. If your duties remain the same and your employment continues, a grant ending does not invalidate your TN. If the department restructures your role or reduces your position to part-time, you'll need to assess whether the new arrangement still meets the specialty occupation criteria before your next renewal or border crossing.
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