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Faculty Position roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA teacher category, covering postsecondary teaching at accredited colleges and universities. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing. Your institution files the supporting documentation, and there is no lottery.
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Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants with experience in medical-surgical nursing to join our team. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is part of the Undergraduate Program, based at our Center City Campus in Philadelphia, PA. The primary responsibility of this role is to uphold academic integrity through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interested applicants must possess visionary, creative leadership skills to provide implementation of nursing curriculum within the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with faculty for course planning/projections
- Identifying needed resources
- Overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites
- Overseeing student clinical placement and progression
Faculty members collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes.
As a faculty member, the applicant must have enthusiasm for teaching future nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentors for students and participate in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship, and service to the community are desired. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program.
- Eligible/current for licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Med-Surg experience required.
- Previous teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills.
- Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
- Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year.
- Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise.
- Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits.
- Participate in recruitment activities of the College and University.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise.
This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
WORK SHIFT
Workday Day (United States of America)
WORKER SUB TYPE
Regular
EMPLOYEE ENTITY
Thomas Jefferson University
PRIMARY LOCATION ADDRESS
130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
BENEFITS
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
INTRODUCTION
Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants with experience in medical-surgical nursing to join our team. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is part of the Undergraduate Program, based at our Center City Campus in Philadelphia, PA. The primary responsibility of this role is to uphold academic integrity through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interested applicants must possess visionary, creative leadership skills to provide implementation of nursing curriculum within the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with faculty for course planning/projections
- Identifying needed resources
- Overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites
- Overseeing student clinical placement and progression
Faculty members collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes.
As a faculty member, the applicant must have enthusiasm for teaching future nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentors for students and participate in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship, and service to the community are desired. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program.
- Eligible/current for licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Med-Surg experience required.
- Previous teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills.
- Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
- Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year.
- Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise.
- Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits.
- Participate in recruitment activities of the College and University.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise.
This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
WORK SHIFT
Workday Day (United States of America)
WORKER SUB TYPE
Regular
EMPLOYEE ENTITY
Thomas Jefferson University
PRIMARY LOCATION ADDRESS
130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
BENEFITS
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Faculty Position
Match your credentials to TN requirements
The TN visa teacher category requires a degree in the field you'll teach. A business professor needs a business degree, not just a graduate credential in an adjacent area. Confirm your specific degree field maps to your course load before applying.
Target R1 and R2 research universities first
Research universities and large community college systems have dedicated international hiring offices and established TN filing workflows. Smaller liberal arts colleges may not have processed a TN before, which adds friction to your offer timeline.
Request the offer letter before semester deadlines
Faculty hiring cycles are fixed. Canadian applicants can get TN status at the port of entry in days, but your offer letter must specifically state your teaching duties and degree requirements. Missing the semester start date restarts the timeline.
Confirm your role is teaching, not purely research
The TN teacher category covers instruction at a college or university. Postdoctoral research fellows and visiting scholars without teaching duties may not qualify. Make sure your position description explicitly includes classroom or curriculum responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring institutions
Search Migrate Mate to identify colleges and universities with recent visa filings for faculty roles. It filters by institution type and role, so you're applying to employers experienced with visa sponsorship rather than educating HR from scratch.
Prepare your USMCA documentation packet in advance
Canadian applicants present documentation directly to CBP. Bring your degree transcripts, a signed offer letter, and a support letter from the institution on official letterhead. Missing any one document at the border means you're turned away and must reschedule.
Faculty Position TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Faculty Position qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. The TN visa includes a teacher category that covers faculty at accredited colleges and universities. Your role must involve actual instruction, and your degree must be in the subject area you're teaching. Purely administrative academic roles or research-only appointments without teaching duties typically do not qualify under this category.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for faculty roles?
The TN visa has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making it far more predictable than H-1B visa for faculty positions. Canadian applicants can get status at the port of entry within a day. H-1B requires a spring lottery, months of waiting, and approval before you can start. For faculty hiring cycles tied to academic calendars, TN is the more practical path.
What documentation does my institution need to provide?
Your institution must issue a formal offer letter that describes your teaching duties, confirms your position is at an accredited college or university, and specifies that a degree in your field is required. A separate support letter on official letterhead is also standard. Canadian applicants present these documents directly to CBP at the border rather than filing a petition with USCIS.
How can I find Faculty Position jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces faculty roles at institutions with recent visa sponsorship experience, so you're not sending cold applications to departments unfamiliar with the USMCA process. Filtering by institution type and visa category saves time and focuses your effort on employers experienced with supporting work visa candidates.
Can Mexican citizens use the TN visa for faculty roles?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at the border, and TN status for Mexican nationals is subject to an annual numerical limit. Apply well before your intended start date to account for consular scheduling and any administrative processing time.