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Finance Assistant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Accountant category, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery or multi-year wait. Your degree in accounting or finance is the credential that determines eligibility, and Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry.
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The Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Risk Management and Insurance in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies beginning August 16, 2027. Primary duties will include engaging in a research program that results in articles in high-quality scholarly publications, particularly in the risk management, insurance markets, insurance economics, finance, actuarial science, or related fields, teaching courses in risk management, insurance, and finance at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and performing service as assigned by the Department, College, and University.
Position Summary
The candidate responsibilities include conducting and publishing academic research in high-quality journals, generating external research funding, teaching courses in the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, and engaging in service at a level commensurate with the level of faculty appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A doctoral degree in risk management and insurance, finance, economics or a closely related field
- A demonstrated potential for publishing in top academic journals and a strong research pipeline given the applicant's career stage
- Evidence of high-quality teaching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are encouraged from various disciplines (e.g., risk management and insurance, finance, or economics). Research and teaching interest in the field of Risk Management and Insurance are vital.
INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION
Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled. Candidates must apply online at https://careers.ua.edu. In addition to a cover letter, the application materials should include a current CV, a current working paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 letters of recommendation. Candidates should have the three letters of reference e-mailed to cadavis31@ua.edu, with the subject line ‘Letter of reference for (candidate’s name)’. All other material must be attached at time of application for the application to be accepted and considered complete. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit a disclosure and consent form authorizing a background investigation. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom.
ABOUT THE DIVISION/COLLEGE/SCHOOL
The Culverhouse College of Business is home to a supportive community, committed to personal engagement, and dedicated to shaping the future of business through excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Continuously accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1929, Culverhouse is among the leading public business schools in the country.
The College offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels distributed across five academic departments and the Manderson Graduate School of Business.
Some of its many distinctive programs and labs include the STEM and CREATE Path to the MBA, a value investing library and trading room, a behavioral research lab, and a center focused on data analytics.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND EEO STATEMENT
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
INTRODUCTION
The Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Risk Management and Insurance in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies beginning August 16, 2027. Primary duties will include engaging in a research program that results in articles in high-quality scholarly publications, particularly in the risk management, insurance markets, insurance economics, finance, actuarial science, or related fields, teaching courses in risk management, insurance, and finance at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and performing service as assigned by the Department, College, and University.
Position Summary
The candidate responsibilities include conducting and publishing academic research in high-quality journals, generating external research funding, teaching courses in the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, and engaging in service at a level commensurate with the level of faculty appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A doctoral degree in risk management and insurance, finance, economics or a closely related field
- A demonstrated potential for publishing in top academic journals and a strong research pipeline given the applicant's career stage
- Evidence of high-quality teaching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are encouraged from various disciplines (e.g., risk management and insurance, finance, or economics). Research and teaching interest in the field of Risk Management and Insurance are vital.
INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION
Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled. Candidates must apply online at https://careers.ua.edu. In addition to a cover letter, the application materials should include a current CV, a current working paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 letters of recommendation. Candidates should have the three letters of reference e-mailed to cadavis31@ua.edu, with the subject line ‘Letter of reference for (candidate’s name)’. All other material must be attached at time of application for the application to be accepted and considered complete. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit a disclosure and consent form authorizing a background investigation. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom.
ABOUT THE DIVISION/COLLEGE/SCHOOL
The Culverhouse College of Business is home to a supportive community, committed to personal engagement, and dedicated to shaping the future of business through excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Continuously accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1929, Culverhouse is among the leading public business schools in the country.
The College offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels distributed across five academic departments and the Manderson Graduate School of Business.
Some of its many distinctive programs and labs include the STEM and CREATE Path to the MBA, a value investing library and trading room, a behavioral research lab, and a center focused on data analytics.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND EEO STATEMENT
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Assistant
Align your credentials to the Accountant category
TN visa Finance Assistant roles must fit the Accountant occupational category, which requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A general business degree without a declared major in either field can draw scrutiny at the border or consulate.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Employers with recent visa filings have demonstrated they understand professional visa sponsorship. Prioritizing these companies cuts the time you spend explaining your TN qualifications and documentation needs to HR.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Finance Assistant openings by identifying employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying and hoping. Use it to find employers experienced with sponsoring work visa candidates in professional roles.
Prepare a role-specific support letter before negotiating
Your employer's support letter must tie your Finance Assistant duties directly to the Accountant TN category. Vague letters citing general business tasks are a common reason CBP or a consular officer sends Canadians to secondary inspection.
Clarify sponsorship before accepting any offer
Confirm in writing that your employer will cover the TN filing costs and provide the support letter. Some mid-size finance teams assume the employee handles all immigration paperwork independently, which can stall your start date.
Understand how Mexican citizens file differently than Canadians
Mexican nationals must apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. Schedule your consulate appointment early, since demand in Ciudad Juarez and Monterrey can push wait times several weeks out.
Finance Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Assistant role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Finance Assistant positions can qualify under the TN visa's Accountant occupational category, provided the role requires and you hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Roles that primarily involve data entry or administrative support without applying accounting principles may not meet the specialty occupation threshold CBP uses to evaluate TN petitions.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Finance Assistant roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait for a visa number. H-1B visa selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, meaning qualified Finance Assistants can be denied simply due to chance. TN status also renews indefinitely in three-year increments, as long as you maintain a valid employer relationship and qualifying job duties.
Can I find Finance Assistant jobs with confirmed TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with employers who sponsor TN visas, including Finance Assistant roles under the Accountant category. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate shows openings from employers who've already indicated they'll support USMCA-category hires.
What documents do I need to apply for TN status as a Finance Assistant?
You'll need your employer's support letter detailing your Finance Assistant job duties and how they align with the Accountant TN category, proof of your bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and your Canadian or Mexican passport. Canadian citizens present these at a U.S. port of entry. Mexican citizens must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate and will also receive a physical TN visa stamp.
What happens to my TN status if my Finance Assistant role is eliminated?
TN status is tied to your specific employer and job offer. If your role is eliminated, your authorized status ends with that employment relationship. You have a practical grace period of up to 60 days, as recognized by USCIS policy, to find a new qualifying employer, change status, or depart the U.S. Starting the job search immediately and identifying a new TN-sponsoring employer is the most direct path to maintaining lawful status.