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Director and Head of roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position meets the specialty occupation standard for management analysts or other qualifying TN categories. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your employer must confirm the role fits an approved TN occupation list.
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Position Overview
Organization: Medicine
Title: Associate or Full Professor, Division Head, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine (DOM) is recruiting a Division Head of the Division of Cardiology and Co-Director of the UW Medicine Heart Institute. The successful candidate will lead a critical division and service line and work closely with health system, School of Medicine (SoM), and DOM leadership to advance UW Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the public through excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine and Associate Vice President of Clinical Transformation for UW Medicine, the division head provides leadership across all aspects of the division. The division head is responsible for all clinical operations, education, and research in the division and will work closely with DOM, SoM, and UW Medicine leadership to maintain alignment of the division with the needs of the school and health system and to ensure the fiscal health of the division. The division head will partner with other Heart Institute leaders to coordinate care and research across the continuum. The division head will focus on faculty development, mentorship, and promoting an inclusive culture as a key tenet of this role.
The division head oversees section heads (including section heads at the VA Puget Sound and Harborview Medical Center), fellowship leadership, and division leadership. The division head also collaborates with other division heads and chairs, SoM leadership, and health system leadership to advance multidisciplinary projects and with clinical leaders to implement clinical initiatives.
The position is a full-time and tenured academic position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. Associate and full professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates are expected to engage in clinical care. The anticipated start date would be January 2027.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be $31,250 - $37,500 per month ($375,000 - $450,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
In addition to base salary, Division Heads receive an administrative supplement tied to their administrative role as head and may be eligible to receive semi-annual additional compensation in lieu of incentive.
UW Physicians Benefits:
Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3.-UWP-Benefit-Summary-2025-0.50-FTE-or-Greater-with-UWP-Salary.pdf.
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or DO, or foreign equivalent degree, and be board-certified in cardiology (or foreign equivalent).
Candidate must have prior leadership experience in cardiology, and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. The candidate will also have demonstrated administrative experience with financial and clinical operations in cardiovascular medicine.
Candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership in clinical care and operations, medical education, and research, with qualifications meriting appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.
Instructions
Applications must be submitted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
-
a cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
-
a curriculum vitae
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
Privacy Notice
Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy.
Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Associate or Full Professor, Division Head, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine
Title: Associate or Full Professor, Division Head, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine (DOM) is recruiting a Division Head of the Division of Cardiology and Co-Director of the UW Medicine Heart Institute. The successful candidate will lead a critical division and service line and work closely with health system, School of Medicine (SoM), and DOM leadership to advance UW Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the public through excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
Reporting to the Chair of Medicine and Associate Vice President of Clinical Transformation for UW Medicine, the division head provides leadership across all aspects of the division. The division head is responsible for all clinical operations, education, and research in the division and will work closely with DOM, SoM, and UW Medicine leadership to maintain alignment of the division with the needs of the school and health system and to ensure the fiscal health of the division. The division head will partner with other Heart Institute leaders to coordinate care and research across the continuum. The division head will focus on faculty development, mentorship, and promoting an inclusive culture as a key tenet of this role.
The division head oversees section heads (including section heads at the VA Puget Sound and Harborview Medical Center), fellowship leadership, and division leadership. The division head also collaborates with other division heads and chairs, SoM leadership, and health system leadership to advance multidisciplinary projects and with clinical leaders to implement clinical initiatives.
The position is a full-time and tenured academic position at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Specific rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as generally described in UW’s Faculty Code Section 24-34. Associate and full professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates are expected to engage in clinical care. The anticipated start date would be January 2027.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be $31,250 - $37,500 per month ($375,000 - $450,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
In addition to base salary, Division Heads receive an administrative supplement tied to their administrative role as head and may be eligible to receive semi-annual additional compensation in lieu of incentive.
UW Physicians Benefits:
Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3.-UWP-Benefit-Summary-2025-0.50-FTE-or-Greater-with-UWP-Salary.pdf.
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or DO, or foreign equivalent degree, and be board-certified in cardiology (or foreign equivalent).
Candidate must have prior leadership experience in cardiology, and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. The candidate will also have demonstrated administrative experience with financial and clinical operations in cardiovascular medicine.
Candidates must be eligible for and able to maintain a Washington State medical license. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership in clinical care and operations, medical education, and research, with qualifications meriting appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor.
Instructions
Applications must be submitted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
-
a cover letter of no more than 2-3 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
-
a curriculum vitae
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
Privacy Notice
Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy.
Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Director Head Of
Match your title to TN-approved categories
Director and Head of roles don't appear verbatim on the TN visa occupation list. You'll need to map your actual duties to a qualifying category, such as Management Consultant, to meet CBP's specialty occupation standard at the port of entry.
Assemble a duties-forward support letter
Your employer's TN support letter should describe your day-to-day responsibilities in functional terms, not just your title. CBP officers assess the role's substance, and a vague letter citing only seniority is a common reason for secondary inspection delays.
Target employers with existing cross-border operations
Companies that already employ Canadian or Mexican professionals in leadership roles are far more likely to understand TN sponsorship mechanics. Filtering your search to firms with established USMCA-experience shortens the education cycle during offer negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for executive roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN filing. Migrate Mate filters for companies actively sponsoring TN visa holders, so your outreach goes to employers who've already cleared the learning curve for this category.
Negotiate TN filing before signing your offer letter
Confirm in writing that your employer will prepare the TN support letter and cover any associated filing costs before you accept. Some companies initially classify Director hires as H-1B visa petitions, which triggers the lottery and delays your start date by months.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on managerial versus specialty status
CBP officers at land border ports sometimes question whether a Director role requires specialized knowledge or simply managerial authority. Bring credentials, org charts, and a concise explanation of the analytical or technical expertise the role demands to preempt that challenge.
Director Head Of TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director or Head of role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is structured and described. TN visas require the position to fit a specific occupation on the USMCA-approved list. A Director of Finance could qualify under Accountant, and a Head of Operations might qualify under Management Consultant, but the duties must genuinely match the category. A title alone is not enough; CBP evaluates the functional responsibilities.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Director-level roles?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can be approved at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires a lottery entry in March, a months-long petition process, and a start date no earlier than October 1. For Director roles where a company needs to fill the seat quickly, TN is structurally faster when the occupation category fits.
Can I search for Director jobs that already sponsor TN visas?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Director and Head of roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not spending outreach energy on companies that haven't navigated work visa sponsorship before. Filtering by employer experience with visa sponsorship is especially useful at the executive level, where hiring timelines are tight and employer unfamiliarity with the TN process can stall an offer.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, describes your specific duties, confirms the TN occupation category being used, and explains why a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is required for the role. For Canadian citizens applying at the border, this letter plus your credentials and the CBP filing fee are typically sufficient.
What happens if CBP denies my TN application at the port of entry?
A denial at the border doesn't bar you from reapplying, but you'll need to address the officer's specific objection before your next attempt. Common reasons include an insufficient employer letter, a mismatch between your credentials and the TN category claimed, or a role that CBP views as primarily managerial rather than specialty. Canadian citizens can also shift to consular processing in Canada if port-of-entry attempts are unsuccessful.