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Communications Associate roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Social Science or Urban Planning category, or as a Management Consultant depending on your specific duties and degree. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry without a cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular visa appointment.
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Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communications
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 298A0000
Agency Laurel Ridge Community College
Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Communications adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
This position will be located on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia.
The course will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s during the Daytime.
Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).
Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required Masters in Communication or Masters with 18 credits of Communications.
The ability to use instructional technology is required.
Additional Considerations
Occupational experience in the field.
Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
* The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3166P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 20
Job Open Date 03/03/2026
Job Close Date 08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communications
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 298A0000
Agency Laurel Ridge Community College
Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Communications adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
This position will be located on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia.
The course will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s during the Daytime.
Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).
Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required Masters in Communication or Masters with 18 credits of Communications.
The ability to use instructional technology is required.
Additional Considerations
Occupational experience in the field.
Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
* The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3166P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 20
Job Open Date 03/03/2026
Job Close Date 08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Communications Associate
Align your degree to your job duties
TN visa approval depends on a direct match between your communications degree and the role's actual functions. If your title says 'associate' but your duties span PR, content strategy, and internal comms, document each function and map it to your credential before applying.
Request a support letter before your start date
Your employer must prepare a support letter outlining your job duties, qualifications, and TN eligibility before your port of entry appointment or consulate interview. Confirm this documentation is ready at least two weeks before your anticipated entry date to avoid delays.
Search TN-ready employers through Migrate Mate
Not every company knows how to sponsor a TN for a communications role. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active TN visa sponsorship history in communications and adjacent fields, so you're targeting companies that already understand the process.
Prepare a duties letter your employer signs
CBP officers assess TN eligibility on the spot for Canadians. A detailed support letter from your employer, describing your specific communications duties and the degree field required, is the single most important document in your border entry packet.
Target organizations with in-house legal or HR teams
Mid-size and large employers with dedicated HR or legal staff are more likely to have processed TN petitions before. Nonprofits, universities, and corporations in regulated industries frequently hire communications professionals and are accustomed to employment-based visa documentation.
Understand the TN classification overlap risk
Communications Associate duties can straddle multiple TN categories. If USCIS or CBP questions whether your role fits Social Science Worker versus Management Consultant, a misclassified petition can be denied outright. Confirm your classification with your employer's counsel before filing.
Communications Associate TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Associate role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the classification depends on your specific duties and the degree you hold. Communications roles most commonly qualify under the Social Science Worker or Management Consultant TN categories. Your job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. The offer letter and your degree transcript need to show a direct, specific connection between your credentials and your responsibilities.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Communications Associate jobs compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can secure status at a port of entry as soon as you have a valid offer and supporting documents. H-1B visa requires a randomized lottery selection that most applicants don't win in a given year. For Canadian and Mexican communications professionals, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, your specific duties, the educational requirement for the role, and your anticipated start date. For Mexicans, the employer also files a petition with USCIS. For Canadians applying at the border, this letter is the core of your application packet alongside your degree credentials.
Where can I find Communications Associate jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa jobs in the U.S. You can filter for Communications Associate roles at employers that have sponsored TN visas before, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't support your status.
Can I switch Communications Associate employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. When you change jobs, you need a new TN authorization tied to your new employer. Canadians can get this processed at a port of entry with a new offer letter and support documentation. Mexicans need a new USCIS petition approved before starting with the new employer. You can't simply transfer your existing TN to a new company.