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Instructional Design Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's College and University Teacher and Scientific Technician/Technologist categories, depending on how the role is scoped. Canadian professionals can enter at the border; Mexican nationals need a consular appointment. A relevant bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or a closely related field is required.
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UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
School of Law
Leon E. Bloch Law Library
UMKC is the urban law school of the University of Missouri System and is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri. It is the only law school in a diverse and vibrant metropolitan area of more than two million people and offers courses leading to J.D., LL.M., or M.L.S. degrees for approximately 500 students. It benefits from its metropolitan location, a university with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, a dedicated faculty and staff, and strong community and alumni support.
Job Description
The Leon E. Bloch Law Library at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law seeks an Instructional and Reference Librarian. This position will provide reference and research services to the law school students, faculty, and the surrounding community and will be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further their skills in teaching legal research through both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Additional responsibilities will include developing skills to support and manage the library’s digital resources.
The successful candidate will be service and growth oriented. Candidates must have strong teamwork skills to be effective when collaborating with colleagues in the law library, law school faculty and staff, and UMKC campus partners. As a public university, the UMKC Law Library serves a diverse group of students, faculty, members of the bench and bar, and patrons from the surrounding community.
Librarians at the University of Missouri Kansas City Law Library are full-time 12-month ranked non-tenure track faculty. Faculty librarians receive comprehensive benefits including funding for professional development to support attendance at academic conferences.
Responsibilities:
- Provide reference and research support for students, faculty, and patrons from the surrounding community
- Deliver legal research instruction to students in the JD program
- Develop legal research instructional materials to support LLM and MLS programs, and upper-level courses with research and writing requirements
- Develop expertise in digital resource management, including the Law Library’s databases, institutional repositories, and digital exhibits
- Develop and maintain legal research guides to support students and faculty
- Participate in strategic planning for the Law Library
- Cultivate strong working relationships with Law School students, faculty, and staff, UMKC library staff and faculty, and the wider law library professional community
- Serve on Law School, library, or other committees as appointed
- Participate in professional organizations in support of law librarianship as a profession
- Pursue professional development opportunities to stay informed of current and emerging trends in law librarianship
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school; and
- MLIS from an ALA accredited program
Candidates who have completed one degree and are currently enrolled in the other will be considered.
Core competencies:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Customer service skills including active listening and conflict resolution
- Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Innovative thinking to contribute and implement ideas for overall library improvement
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and tools including Westlaw and Lexis
- Proficiency in MS Office and online searching
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Experience providing reference services (academic library preferred)
- Experience with formal instruction and the creation of instructional materials
- Experience working in a library
Anticipated Hiring Range
$68,000 - $78,000
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. Opportunity for promotion provided.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 59558).
Please combine all application materials (Cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references with current contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
- For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 59558 and name of the position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.
Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.
Other Information
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Community Information
Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.
UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours.
To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
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UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
School of Law
Leon E. Bloch Law Library
UMKC is the urban law school of the University of Missouri System and is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri. It is the only law school in a diverse and vibrant metropolitan area of more than two million people and offers courses leading to J.D., LL.M., or M.L.S. degrees for approximately 500 students. It benefits from its metropolitan location, a university with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, a dedicated faculty and staff, and strong community and alumni support.
Job Description
The Leon E. Bloch Law Library at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law seeks an Instructional and Reference Librarian. This position will provide reference and research services to the law school students, faculty, and the surrounding community and will be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further their skills in teaching legal research through both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Additional responsibilities will include developing skills to support and manage the library’s digital resources.
The successful candidate will be service and growth oriented. Candidates must have strong teamwork skills to be effective when collaborating with colleagues in the law library, law school faculty and staff, and UMKC campus partners. As a public university, the UMKC Law Library serves a diverse group of students, faculty, members of the bench and bar, and patrons from the surrounding community.
Librarians at the University of Missouri Kansas City Law Library are full-time 12-month ranked non-tenure track faculty. Faculty librarians receive comprehensive benefits including funding for professional development to support attendance at academic conferences.
Responsibilities:
- Provide reference and research support for students, faculty, and patrons from the surrounding community
- Deliver legal research instruction to students in the JD program
- Develop legal research instructional materials to support LLM and MLS programs, and upper-level courses with research and writing requirements
- Develop expertise in digital resource management, including the Law Library’s databases, institutional repositories, and digital exhibits
- Develop and maintain legal research guides to support students and faculty
- Participate in strategic planning for the Law Library
- Cultivate strong working relationships with Law School students, faculty, and staff, UMKC library staff and faculty, and the wider law library professional community
- Serve on Law School, library, or other committees as appointed
- Participate in professional organizations in support of law librarianship as a profession
- Pursue professional development opportunities to stay informed of current and emerging trends in law librarianship
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school; and
- MLIS from an ALA accredited program
Candidates who have completed one degree and are currently enrolled in the other will be considered.
Core competencies:
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Customer service skills including active listening and conflict resolution
- Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Innovative thinking to contribute and implement ideas for overall library improvement
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and tools including Westlaw and Lexis
- Proficiency in MS Office and online searching
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Experience providing reference services (academic library preferred)
- Experience with formal instruction and the creation of instructional materials
- Experience working in a library
Anticipated Hiring Range
$68,000 - $78,000
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience, and is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. Opportunity for promotion provided.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, tuition discounts for full-time employees and qualifying dependents, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Our academic workloads and schedules promote a positive work/life balance.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 59558).
Please combine all application materials (Cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references with current contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
- For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 59558 and name of the position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.
Higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. A Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.
Handling of Application Materials
After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.
Other Information
UMKC is rated R1 by the Carnegie Research Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Community Information
Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.
UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours.
To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Design Specialist
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Instructional Design Specialist roles don't map to a single TN visa category. Confirm whether your offer letter frames the role under Scientific Technician/Technologist or College/University Teacher, then match your degree field accordingly before approaching any employer.
Target employers with dedicated L&D departments
Corporate training teams at large technology, healthcare, and financial services companies routinely file TN paperwork for instructional designers. Roles tied to internal learning platforms or compliance training programs are easiest to frame within TN's specialty occupation logic.
Get your degree equivalency documented early
Mexican professionals whose credentials come from non-U.S. institutions should obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before any employer conversation. A clear equivalency letter eliminates the most common consular appointment delay for this role.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate specifically for Instructional Design Specialist roles flagged for TN sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from pursuing postings where the hiring manager hasn't scoped the role in a way that supports a TN petition.
Ask employers to define the role before the offer stage
Many employers list 'instructional design' broadly, but a TN petition requires a precise job duties description tied to your degree field. Request a draft offer letter outlining specific deliverables during the interview process, not after you've accepted.
Understand how Canadian and Mexican filing paths differ
Canadian nationals present TN documentation directly at a port of entry, with no advance USCIS filing required. Mexican nationals must schedule a consular appointment and receive visa stamp approval, which adds several weeks to the timeline your employer needs to plan around.
Instructional Design Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Design Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the qualification depends on how the role is defined in the offer letter. TN status doesn't list instructional designer as a named category, so the role must be framed under Scientific Technician/Technologist or, for higher education settings, College and University Teacher. Your degree must directly correspond to the duties described. A role that blends instructional design with general project management is harder to support.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Instructional Design Specialist positions?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for this role. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadian professionals can activate status at the border on the day of hire. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a several-month wait for approval, and employer-side legal costs that many mid-size companies avoid. For Mexican nationals, TN still requires a consular appointment but remains faster than the H-1B process.
Where can I find Instructional Design Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job searches and lets you filter by visa type and role so you're only seeing opportunities where the employer has indicated sponsorship willingness. Most general job platforms don't filter by TN eligibility, which means you'll spend significant time on postings where sponsorship was never on the table.
Can a Mexican national on TN status change employers as an Instructional Design Specialist?
Yes, but a new TN petition is required for each employer change. You can't simply transfer TN status the way you might with some other visa categories. Mexican nationals must return to the consulate for a new visa stamp, while Canadian nationals can present updated documentation at a port of entry. Plan for at least several weeks between your last day with one employer and your start date with the next.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for a TN petition in this role?
Your employer needs a detailed offer letter specifying your job title, duties tied to instructional design or educational technology, the TN category being claimed, your start date, and your compensation terms. They'll also need to confirm you hold a qualifying degree. USCIS doesn't adjudicate TN petitions for Canadian nationals, so the letter must be thorough enough to satisfy a CBP officer at the port of entry on its own.