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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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A faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Professor of Biology and Chemistry will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum at the course level for students enrolled in Chemistry and Biological Sciences courses.
Reports To Dean of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Division
What position(s) reports to this position? None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in biological or chemical science with at least 18 credit hours of graduate course work that includes material from both disciplines.
Prior higher ed teaching experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Positive human relations and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and articulate biological and chemical concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting biological and chemical concepts.
- Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
- Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with other faculty and staff individually and in groups.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Basic computer and graphing calculator skills.
- Discretion with passwords and student information.
- Ability to use, and ability to explain the use of laboratory equipment, calculators and tutorial programs to students.
- Willingness to train on any new programs and equipment used in the department.
- Must be punctual.
- Must be reliable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students and patients.
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VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. -
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None
REQUIRED TRAINING
Blood Borne Pathogens, Lab Safety, and quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution.
WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position. Teaching schedules can include online, days, nights, concurrent classes at local high schools, and/or classes on weekends; work includes: maintaining office hours, attending regularly scheduled meetings, and being available for additional meetings. Occasional required events (i.e. Commencement) on weekends.
DEPARTMENT
Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
JOB OPEN DATE
10/23/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE
Open Until Filled
HR CONTACT
Adrianna Hunter
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring Master’s Degree and the 18 graduate level courses.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
INTRODUCTION
A faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the academic division to which the faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Professor of Biology and Chemistry will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum at the course level for students enrolled in Chemistry and Biological Sciences courses.
Reports To Dean of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Division
What position(s) reports to this position? None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in biological or chemical science with at least 18 credit hours of graduate course work that includes material from both disciplines.
Prior higher ed teaching experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Positive human relations and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and articulate biological and chemical concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting biological and chemical concepts.
- Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
- Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with other faculty and staff individually and in groups.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Basic computer and graphing calculator skills.
- Discretion with passwords and student information.
- Ability to use, and ability to explain the use of laboratory equipment, calculators and tutorial programs to students.
- Willingness to train on any new programs and equipment used in the department.
- Must be punctual.
- Must be reliable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students and patients.
-
VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. -
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
None
REQUIRED TRAINING
Blood Borne Pathogens, Lab Safety, and quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution.
WORK HOURS
This is a full-time position. Teaching schedules can include online, days, nights, concurrent classes at local high schools, and/or classes on weekends; work includes: maintaining office hours, attending regularly scheduled meetings, and being available for additional meetings. Occasional required events (i.e. Commencement) on weekends.
DEPARTMENT
Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
JOB OPEN DATE
10/23/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE
Open Until Filled
HR CONTACT
Adrianna Hunter
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring Master’s Degree and the 18 graduate level courses.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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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 visa 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.
Chemistry 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 visa 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.