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Clinical Education Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer or scientific technician categories when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and involves developing or delivering clinical training programs. Canadian professionals can enter at the border; Mexican nationals require consular processing. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (grades PreK–6) with a specific interest in Literacy Education. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Position Summary
This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position with a contract of three years, eligible for renewal.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focused on grades PreK–6 literacy education
- Supervise practicum and internship experiences as needed
- Collaborate in further development of innovative undergraduate and graduate grades PreK–6 literacy education courses and programs
- Collaborate with local schools and school systems
- Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in literacy education
- Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience at the PreK–6 levels
- Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate literacy courses in the Elementary Education program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students and interns
- Demonstrated potential to provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
- Demonstrated potential to collaborate in elementary schools through partnership activities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The priority deadline for applications is September 25, 2026. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit:
- a cover letter
- CV
- 3-4 references
- unofficial graduate transcripts
Only completed applications will be considered. Materials can be submitted online at https://careers.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. Cortney Dilgard (cdilgard@ua.edu) and Dr. Brittany Adams (bmadams8@ua.edu).
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the-art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND EEO STATEMENT
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (grades PreK–6) with a specific interest in Literacy Education. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Position Summary
This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position with a contract of three years, eligible for renewal.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focused on grades PreK–6 literacy education
- Supervise practicum and internship experiences as needed
- Collaborate in further development of innovative undergraduate and graduate grades PreK–6 literacy education courses and programs
- Collaborate with local schools and school systems
- Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in literacy education
- Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience at the PreK–6 levels
- Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate literacy courses in the Elementary Education program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students and interns
- Demonstrated potential to provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
- Demonstrated potential to collaborate in elementary schools through partnership activities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The priority deadline for applications is September 25, 2026. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit:
- a cover letter
- CV
- 3-4 references
- unofficial graduate transcripts
Only completed applications will be considered. Materials can be submitted online at https://careers.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. Cortney Dilgard (cdilgard@ua.edu) and Dr. Brittany Adams (bmadams8@ua.edu).
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the-art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND EEO STATEMENT
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Education Specialist
Align your credentials to TN categories
Clinical Education Specialist positions must fit a recognized TN visa category, typically engineer, scientific technician, or a scientific field. Map your degree and job duties to one category before applying, because mismatches at the port of entry are the most common denial reason.
Target employers with existing clinical training infrastructure
Health systems, medical device companies, and hospital networks that already run formal clinical education departments are accustomed to supporting TN visa professionals. Seek roles with a dedicated training or education department, not generalist HR roles with education duties added on.
Request a detailed offer letter before filing
Your TN approval depends on the offer letter accurately describing duties that match your TN category. Ask hiring managers to include your degree requirement, specific clinical training responsibilities, and the professional nature of the role, not just a generic job title.
Search for TN-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Education Specialist openings by employers with recent visa filings. This narrows your search to organizations already experienced with visa sponsorship, making the TN application process smoother once you receive an offer.
Prepare province-specific credential equivalency documentation
If your nursing, allied health, or education credential comes from a Canadian province or Mexican institution, gather equivalency documentation before your interview. U.S. border officers and consular officials assess foreign credentials against USMCA category definitions, and gaps slow processing.
Distinguish your role from non-qualifying education positions
CBP officers sometimes conflate Clinical Education Specialists with general training coordinators, which may not qualify. Your support letter from the employer must explicitly state that the role requires specialized clinical knowledge, not just instructional design or administrative coordination.
Clinical Education Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Education Specialist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how your job duties and degree align with a recognized TN category. Roles centered on clinical training and requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in nursing, a health science, or education can qualify under categories like engineer or scientific technician. Roles that lean toward general training coordination without a clinical knowledge requirement are harder to support under TN.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Clinical Education Specialist positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, so you can apply any time a qualifying offer exists. H-1B visa selection is lottery-based and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year. For Canadian professionals in clinical education, TN is often faster and more predictable. Mexican nationals face a TN cap of 5,500 per year, so H-1B remains a relevant alternative for that group.
What documentation does a Mexican Clinical Education Specialist need for TN consular processing?
You'll need a valid job offer letter that describes your clinical education duties and degree requirement in detail, your academic credentials, and evidence that the role fits a TN qualifying category. Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. Processing timelines vary by consulate, so scheduling your appointment early after receiving an offer reduces gaps in your start date.
How can I find Clinical Education Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Clinical Education Specialist openings filtered by employers with recent visa filings, so you're not spending time on roles where the hiring team has never navigated work visa sponsorship. Targeting employers already experienced with visa processes shortens the time between offer and your first day, especially important if you're transitioning from another status.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I'm already working as a Clinical Education Specialist in the U.S.?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. Each new employer must support a fresh TN filing, either at a port of entry for Canadians or through consular processing for Mexican nationals. You cannot begin work with the new employer until the new TN is approved. Overlapping your job search timeline with your current employer's notice period minimizes any gap in authorized work status.