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Director Medical Writing roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Scientific Technician/Technologist or, more commonly, the Scientific category, depending on your degree and scope of work. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers with established regulatory affairs pipelines file the supporting documentation.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing
Requisition Number: FE05000
Department Name: 8K100:Law Instruction
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Qualified candidates will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Required Related Experience
Qualified candidates will have a distinguished academic record, strong analytical, writing, and research skills, and substantial legal-practice experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for a full-time faculty member to teach in our Legal Research and Writing (LRW) program beginning in August 2027. The position is in the clinical title series, and thus it is non-tenure eligible. It will be a 9-month appointment corresponding with the University’s fall and spring semesters.
The new faculty member will usually teach two sections of the first-year LRW courses (typical section size ranges from 18 to 22 students). The first-year LRW curriculum involves two in-person courses taught over two semesters, and it covers the fundamentals of legal research, legal analysis, legal writing, and legal citation. The three-credit fall course focuses on predictive writing with a brief introduction to client correspondence, and the three-credit spring course focuses on persuasive writing with a brief introduction to oral advocacy. Each course also includes a legal research component that is taught by a library faculty member. After teaching the first-year LRW courses, the faculty member will have an opportunity to teach upper-level writing courses (typical section size is 16), depending on class size and program needs.
The LRW program is a director-led program that values faculty collaboration and independence. That means that while faculty who teach in the program work together on curriculum design for the first-year LRW courses, they are encouraged to bring their own teaching styles and ideas to their classrooms and learners. As such, we are especially interested in student-focused colleagues who are committed to excellence in teaching legal writing, enjoy working collaboratively, and wish to contribute to curricular innovation discussions, including in connection with a recent increase in credit hours for the first-year LRW courses (from four to six total hours).
The position offers an initial appointment as Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing for a term not to exceed three years. After the initial appointment period and a review process, the successful candidate will be eligible for a renewable, five-year appointment. While the primary distribution of effort is teaching, the position also includes engaging in professional activity and service. Clinical title series faculty receive a Faculty Development Allowance for expenses related to professional development efforts, including travel and registration expenses associated with academic conferences. They are also eligible to receive grants for summer research pending available funds.
The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, strong analytical and writing skills, and legal-practice and/or teaching experience that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching legal analysis and legal writing. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.
To receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky’s Integrated Employment System, where they should submit the following: a letter of interest, a resume or CV, a list of three professional references with contact information, and a writing sample (appropriate samples include publications in legal or academic journals, legal briefs that are edited for confidentiality as needed, or other similar works that showcase analytical and writing skills). This position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit a complete application by Friday, October 9, 2026.
Please send any questions to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair John Blevins, jbl272@uky.edu, or by mail at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, 620 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0048.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidates must also possess a commitment to students and to teaching in the legal writing field, which involves significant student interaction and evaluation of students’ written work.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Substantial legal-practice is strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing
Requisition Number: FE05000
Department Name: 8K100:Law Instruction
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Qualified candidates will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Required Related Experience
Qualified candidates will have a distinguished academic record, strong analytical, writing, and research skills, and substantial legal-practice experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for a full-time faculty member to teach in our Legal Research and Writing (LRW) program beginning in August 2027. The position is in the clinical title series, and thus it is non-tenure eligible. It will be a 9-month appointment corresponding with the University’s fall and spring semesters.
The new faculty member will usually teach two sections of the first-year LRW courses (typical section size ranges from 18 to 22 students). The first-year LRW curriculum involves two in-person courses taught over two semesters, and it covers the fundamentals of legal research, legal analysis, legal writing, and legal citation. The three-credit fall course focuses on predictive writing with a brief introduction to client correspondence, and the three-credit spring course focuses on persuasive writing with a brief introduction to oral advocacy. Each course also includes a legal research component that is taught by a library faculty member. After teaching the first-year LRW courses, the faculty member will have an opportunity to teach upper-level writing courses (typical section size is 16), depending on class size and program needs.
The LRW program is a director-led program that values faculty collaboration and independence. That means that while faculty who teach in the program work together on curriculum design for the first-year LRW courses, they are encouraged to bring their own teaching styles and ideas to their classrooms and learners. As such, we are especially interested in student-focused colleagues who are committed to excellence in teaching legal writing, enjoy working collaboratively, and wish to contribute to curricular innovation discussions, including in connection with a recent increase in credit hours for the first-year LRW courses (from four to six total hours).
The position offers an initial appointment as Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing for a term not to exceed three years. After the initial appointment period and a review process, the successful candidate will be eligible for a renewable, five-year appointment. While the primary distribution of effort is teaching, the position also includes engaging in professional activity and service. Clinical title series faculty receive a Faculty Development Allowance for expenses related to professional development efforts, including travel and registration expenses associated with academic conferences. They are also eligible to receive grants for summer research pending available funds.
The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, strong analytical and writing skills, and legal-practice and/or teaching experience that demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching legal analysis and legal writing. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.
To receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky’s Integrated Employment System, where they should submit the following: a letter of interest, a resume or CV, a list of three professional references with contact information, and a writing sample (appropriate samples include publications in legal or academic journals, legal briefs that are edited for confidentiality as needed, or other similar works that showcase analytical and writing skills). This position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit a complete application by Friday, October 9, 2026.
Please send any questions to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair John Blevins, jbl272@uky.edu, or by mail at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, 620 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0048.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidates must also possess a commitment to students and to teaching in the legal writing field, which involves significant student interaction and evaluation of students’ written work.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Substantial legal-practice is strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Director Medical Writing
Align your credentials to TN categories
TN visa eligibility for medical writing hinges on your degree field, not your job title. A life sciences, pharmacy, or biology degree maps cleanly to the Scientific category. A communications degree alone may not clear CBP scrutiny without supplemental documentation.
Target employers with active regulatory pipelines
Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and medical device manufacturers in late-stage clinical development hire Director-level medical writers regularly. These employers have recent visa filings and experience with work visa sponsorship, which means they understand the visa process and can move quickly from offer to start date.
Request a detailed TN support letter early
The employer support letter is your TN application. It must name the USMCA professional category, describe your qualifying degree, and connect your director-level duties to that category. Vague letters are the primary reason CBP requests additional review.
Prepare a regulatory writing portfolio before interviews
Employers sponsoring TN visas at the director level want evidence of NDA or BLA submission experience. Documenting your ICH guideline proficiency and eCTD section ownership strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty justification in your TN support letter.
Confirm your Canadian or Mexican citizenship status upfront
Canadians can present TN documentation directly at a U.S. land border or airport port of entry with no prior visa appointment. Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview, so factor four to eight weeks of consulate processing into your start date negotiation.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying which employers actively support TN filings for medical writing directors is the hardest part of the search. Migrate Mate filters roles by sponsorship history so you spend your time on employers already equipped to move your application forward.
Director Medical Writing TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director Medical Writing role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if your degree is in a life science field such as pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline. CBP evaluates the match between your educational background and the professional duties of the role. Director-level medical writing at a pharmaceutical or CRO employer typically satisfies the Scientific category when the support letter is drafted correctly.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for a Director Medical Writing position?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that occurs once per year and takes months to process. For Canadian professionals, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a consular interview step, but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must prepare a support letter on company letterhead that specifies the USMCA professional category you are entering under, your qualifying degree and field, a description of your job duties, your anticipated work location, and the duration of your employment. For a director-level role, the letter should also confirm supervisory and regulatory submission responsibilities to substantiate the specialty occupation framing.
Where can I find Director Medical Writing jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards do not filter by employer visa sponsorship experience, which makes it difficult to identify companies equipped to support your application. Migrate Mate is built specifically for work visa job seekers, letting you search Director Medical Writing roles by filtering for employers with recent visa filings so you focus only on companies experienced with sponsoring international talent.
Can I switch employers after starting a Director Medical Writing role on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new company, your new employer must obtain a fresh TN authorization for you, either at a port of entry for Canadians or through the consulate for Mexican citizens. Continuing to work for your old employer past your last day while the new TN is pending is not permitted.