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Head of Communications roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Public Relations Specialist category, making this one of the more accessible paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Your employer files no lottery petition, and Canadian citizens can gain entry at the border with approved documents in hand.
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Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communications
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 298A0000
Agency Laurel Ridge Community College
Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Communications adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
This position will be located on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia.
The course will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s during the Daytime.
Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).
Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required Masters in Communication or Masters with 18 credits of Communications.
The ability to use instructional technology is required.
Additional Considerations
Occupational experience in the field.
Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
* The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3166P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 20
Job Open Date 03/03/2026
Job Close Date 08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communications
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 298A0000
Agency Laurel Ridge Community College
Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Communications adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
This position will be located on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia.
The course will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s during the Daytime.
Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).
Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required Masters in Communication or Masters with 18 credits of Communications.
The ability to use instructional technology is required.
Additional Considerations
Occupational experience in the field.
Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
* The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3166P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 20
Job Open Date 03/03/2026
Job Close Date 08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Communications
Frame your credentials around PR specialist criteria
TN visa approval for communications leaders depends on establishing fit within the Public Relations Specialist category. Gather documentation showing your degree is in communications, journalism, or public relations, not a general business credential, before you apply.
Target employers with in-house communications teams
Companies with dedicated communications or corporate affairs departments are far more likely to sponsor TN visas than those relying on agencies. Look for organizations with VP- or C-suite-level communications functions, which signals internal capacity to support the filing.
Search TN-eligible roles at employers with visa experience
Use Migrate Mate to filter Head of Communications openings by employer visa sponsorship experience, so you spend time on roles where the employer has demonstrated familiarity with work visa processes, not chasing unverified listings.
Negotiate TN filing before signing your offer letter
Confirm the employer will prepare the TN support letter and bear filing costs before you accept. Some organizations default to attorney-managed processes that delay start dates by weeks if not addressed at the offer stage.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on job duty overlap
Mexican professionals entering at a U.S. port of entry should carry a detailed job description distinguishing communications strategy from marketing or advertising functions, since CBP officers sometimes conflate these roles and request additional documentation.
Align your TN renewal timeline with contract cycles
TN status is granted in three-year increments with unlimited renewals. If your employment is project-based or tied to a fixed-term contract, ensure renewals are initiated well before the contract end date to avoid gaps in authorized status.
Head Of Communications TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Communications role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role maps to the Public Relations Specialist category listed in the USMCA's TN occupation schedule. The position must involve communications strategy, media relations, or corporate affairs as primary duties. Roles that blend significantly into marketing, advertising, or general management functions can face additional scrutiny at the port of entry or from USCIS.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for this role?
The TN visa has no annual cap and no lottery for Canadian citizens, meaning you can pursue a Head of Communications role and start work without waiting for a selection round. H-1B visa requires lottery registration each April and a wait of months even after selection. For Mexican citizens, the TN has a separate annual allocation, but the process still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find Head of Communications jobs that explicitly offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Head of Communications roles where employers have confirmed TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time applying to positions where sponsorship is unclear. Filtering by TN status at the start of your search significantly narrows the field to employers already prepared to file.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must produce a TN support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, duties, required qualifications, the professional category being claimed, and your anticipated length of employment. You'll also need to present your degree credentials. Canadian citizens can present these documents directly at a U.S. port of entry without consular processing.
Can I switch employers as a Head of Communications on TN status?
You can change employers, but your TN authorization is employer-specific. You cannot begin work with a new organization until either a new TN is approved at a port of entry or USCIS approves a change of employer petition. There is no grace period that allows you to work for a new employer while the application is pending, so timing the transition carefully with both employers is critical.