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The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position as a Psychological Generalist beginning Fall 2027. We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar who is passionate about liberal arts undergraduate education, committed to inclusive and engaging pedagogy, and eager to mentor students in research and applied inquiry. The department especially welcomes candidates who are committed to inclusive excellence and who have experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds through innovative and evidence-based teaching practices.
Teaching responsibilities include:
- Teaching 5-6 courses, depending on lab courses, per academic year, delivered with flexible delivery including in-person, online, and mixed
- Research Methods in Psychology or History of Psychology in Social Context
- Other courses in our curriculum or new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Please see our Psychology Classes and Descriptions website for more information on our current curriculum.
In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include:
- Student advising and research mentoring
- Maintaining an active scholarship agenda
- Providing service to the department and/or university
- Working with department colleagues to continually strengthen and advance the program
About the Department of Psychology
The Psychology department seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of our learning community and to offer students richly varied perspectives. St. Thomas also offers a robust faculty development/advancement program that provides support, including pre- and post-tenure grants, for teaching and research at all stages of a faculty member’s career.
About the University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. To learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas, please see our Join the Faculty at St. Thomas website.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. Learn more about the University of St. Thomas mission and convictions at the Office for Mission website.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
The salary range is for this position is $68,000-$74,000.
The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A doctoral degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Psychology or related field, or alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered, with an initial appointment made at the rank of instructor. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.
For full consideration, materials should be submitted online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs. The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.
Step 1.
You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two pieces of evidence demonstrating teaching effectiveness, which may include student reports on instruction, peer evaluations, and/or other types of teaching assessment. For those with less experience, provide a statement of thoughtful approach for successful teaching in psychology courses for those with less experience
- A written statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that includes a discussion of
- ability to teach Research Methods in Psychology or History of Psychology in Social Context
- interest in teaching other courses that enhance our current offerings
- the potential for inclusive classroom practices to support students from varied backgrounds and with varied interests
- establishing a vibrant, high-quality and inclusive research program at a well-equipped undergraduate institution that has the potential to be competitive for external funding
- involvement and mentoring undergraduate collaborators in their research
Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.
Step 2.
After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job-specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:
- Copy and paste a job-specific letter of application (cover letter) that
- describes the applicant’s interest in the position
- relates the applicant’s professional qualifications to the expectations of the position
- describes commitment to the mission and convictions of the University
- Complete the required EEO, Veteran, and Disability self-identification forms
Step 3.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.
- References will not be contacted without candidate permission
- Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation
Questions regarding the position should be sent to the department chair, Dr. Sarah Hankerson at sjhank@stthomas.edu. Application review begins Friday, September 18, 2026. To be guaranteed full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.
In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening.
The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
OVERVIEW:
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position as a Psychological Generalist beginning Fall 2027. We seek a collaborative teacher-scholar who is passionate about liberal arts undergraduate education, committed to inclusive and engaging pedagogy, and eager to mentor students in research and applied inquiry. The department especially welcomes candidates who are committed to inclusive excellence and who have experience engaging students from diverse backgrounds through innovative and evidence-based teaching practices.
Teaching responsibilities include:
- Teaching 5-6 courses, depending on lab courses, per academic year, delivered with flexible delivery including in-person, online, and mixed
- Research Methods in Psychology or History of Psychology in Social Context
- Other courses in our curriculum or new courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Please see our Psychology Classes and Descriptions website for more information on our current curriculum.
In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include:
- Student advising and research mentoring
- Maintaining an active scholarship agenda
- Providing service to the department and/or university
- Working with department colleagues to continually strengthen and advance the program
About the Department of Psychology
The Psychology department seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of our learning community and to offer students richly varied perspectives. St. Thomas also offers a robust faculty development/advancement program that provides support, including pre- and post-tenure grants, for teaching and research at all stages of a faculty member’s career.
About the University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. To learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas, please see our Join the Faculty at St. Thomas website.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. Learn more about the University of St. Thomas mission and convictions at the Office for Mission website.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
The salary range is for this position is $68,000-$74,000.
The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A doctoral degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Psychology or related field, or alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered, with an initial appointment made at the rank of instructor. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.
For full consideration, materials should be submitted online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs. The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.
Step 1.
You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials:
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two pieces of evidence demonstrating teaching effectiveness, which may include student reports on instruction, peer evaluations, and/or other types of teaching assessment. For those with less experience, provide a statement of thoughtful approach for successful teaching in psychology courses for those with less experience
- A written statement of teaching philosophy and research interests that includes a discussion of
- ability to teach Research Methods in Psychology or History of Psychology in Social Context
- interest in teaching other courses that enhance our current offerings
- the potential for inclusive classroom practices to support students from varied backgrounds and with varied interests
- establishing a vibrant, high-quality and inclusive research program at a well-equipped undergraduate institution that has the potential to be competitive for external funding
- involvement and mentoring undergraduate collaborators in their research
Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.
Step 2.
After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job-specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:
- Copy and paste a job-specific letter of application (cover letter) that
- describes the applicant’s interest in the position
- relates the applicant’s professional qualifications to the expectations of the position
- describes commitment to the mission and convictions of the University
- Complete the required EEO, Veteran, and Disability self-identification forms
Step 3.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.
- References will not be contacted without candidate permission
- Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation
Questions regarding the position should be sent to the department chair, Dr. Sarah Hankerson at sjhank@stthomas.edu. Application review begins Friday, September 18, 2026. To be guaranteed full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.
In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening.
The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.
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Align your credentials to TN requirements
TN visa eligibility for HR Generalists hinges on a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field. A degree in psychology or organizational behavior typically qualifies; a general arts degree without HR coursework often does not. Confirm your transcript matches before applying.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Multinational firms, large hospitals, and university systems routinely sponsor work visas because their legal teams have experience managing visa sponsorship. Prioritize these organizations over startups or small businesses where visa sponsorship may be unfamiliar territory—employers experienced with visa processes are more likely to move quickly through TN hiring, particularly since the TN process is straightforward when employers understand the requirements and can prepare a strong support letter.
Frame your offer letter around TN-specific language
Your employer's offer letter must describe your duties in terms that map directly to the Human Resources Manager category. Vague titles like 'People Operations Specialist' can create friction at the border. Ask your employer to name the role clearly and list qualifying HR functions.
Understand the Mexican TN cap before accepting an offer
Mexican citizens are subject to an annual TN allocation, unlike Canadians who face no numerical limit. If you're applying late in the fiscal year and the cap is near, factor in potential delays and discuss timing with your employer before signing.
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Prepare a TN support package before your border appointment
Canadian citizens presenting at a port of entry need more than an offer letter. Bring your degree transcripts, a detailed job description confirming HR Generalist duties, and proof of your employer's U.S. operations. CBP officers can and do ask follow-up questions on the spot.
HR Generalist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Generalist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, HR Generalist positions qualify under the Human Resources Manager category listed in the USMCA's TN occupation schedule. The role must involve core HR functions such as recruiting, employee relations, compensation, or workforce planning. Your degree must be in human resources, business administration, or a directly related field. Titles that sound like HR but primarily involve administrative or clerical duties may not qualify.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for HR Generalist jobs?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be issued at a port of entry the same day for Canadians. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, entry into a randomized lottery, and a wait of up to a year before starting work. For HR Generalists who are Canadian or Mexican citizens, TN is typically faster and more predictable than pursuing H-1B.
Can Mexican HR Generalists apply for TN status the same way Canadians can?
No. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry or pre-clearance location. Mexican citizens must apply through a U.S. consulate in Mexico and obtain a TN visa stamp before traveling. Mexican applicants also fall under an annual TN allocation, so timing matters if you're applying later in the fiscal year.
How do I find HR Generalist jobs where the employer already understands TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built for exactly this search. It surfaces HR Generalist job listings filtered by TN visa eligibility and employer sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never processed a TN petition. This saves significant time and reduces the risk of offer letters that fall apart once visa logistics come up.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter or support letter that confirms your job title, a description of your HR Generalist duties, your qualifications, your start date, and the fact that the position is temporary in nature. For Mexican citizens, the employer may also need to assist with consular appointment scheduling. USCIS and CBP both review this documentation closely, so vague or generic letters are a common source of delay.