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Data Science Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Mathematician or Computer Systems Analyst categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a lottery. Mexican nationals require consular processing. A qualifying bachelor's degree in a directly related field is required.
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The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
INTRODUCTION
The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Data Science Director
Align your credentials to TN categories
Data Science Director roles can qualify under either the Mathematician or Computer Systems Analyst TN visa category. Your degree field and the job description must align with whichever category your employer selects, so audit both before you apply.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for employers with recent visa filings in roles like data science or systems analyst. Companies experienced with visa sponsorship processes already understand work visa requirements and won't need extensive education on supporting international talent through documentation and border presentation procedures.
Request a detailed offer letter before filing
CBP or a consular officer will review your offer letter at admission. It must specify the TN category, your exact title, job duties tied to that category, and employment duration. A vague letter is the most common reason TN requests are questioned at the border.
Search for TN-sponsoring roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Science Director openings by employers with documented TN visa sponsorship history. That narrows your search to companies already prepared to support your application rather than those learning the process at your expense.
Clarify the Mexican TN allocation with your employer
Mexican nationals are subject to a 5,500 annual TN allocation, unlike Canadian citizens who face no cap. Confirm with your employer that they understand consular processing timelines for Mexican nationals and can accommodate the appointment lead time.
Document your degree equivalency before the offer stage
If your degree title doesn't directly name mathematics, computer science, or a related field, get a credential evaluation completed before negotiations finalize. A mismatched degree raised at the border or consulate can delay your start date significantly.
Data Science Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Director role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the role must be framed correctly. Data Science Director positions can qualify under the Mathematician or Computer Systems Analyst TN categories depending on the primary duties. If the role centers on statistical modeling and quantitative analysis, Mathematician often fits. If it emphasizes systems architecture and data infrastructure, Computer Systems Analyst is typically the stronger choice. Your offer letter must reflect whichever category your employer files under.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for a Data Science Director?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved the same day at a port of entry. The H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a lengthy employer petition process, and a wait until October 1 of the fiscal year. For Canadian professionals, the TN is a materially faster and more predictable path. Mexican nationals face a 5,500 annual TN cap but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead confirming the TN category, your job title, a description of duties that maps to that category, the offered salary, and the intended duration of employment. Supporting documentation of the company's legitimacy, such as business registration or a tax ID, can also strengthen the application. Canadian citizens present these at the port of entry; Mexican nationals submit them as part of the consular visa application.
Where can I find Data Science Director jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by TN visa sponsorship status, which means you'll spend significant time disqualifying roles that won't work for your situation. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Data Science Director openings by employers with documented TN visa sponsorship history so you can focus your applications where they'll actually land.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Data Science Director?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your TN status the way some other visa categories allow. Each new employer requires a new TN application, either through a new port-of-entry admission for Canadian citizens or through USCIS if you're already in the U.S. and prefer to avoid travel. You should not start work with the new employer until the new TN is approved. Plan the transition timeline with both your outgoing and incoming employers well in advance.