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Instructional Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's engineer and scientific technician categories when the position requires a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing.
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Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Instructional Technology program at Georgia Southern University prepares educators and educational professionals to enhance teaching and learning through the effective and ethical use of technology. Offered fully online, the program serves teachers, school librarians, instructional supervisors, and post-secondary professionals, with an emphasis on developing leadership in instructional technology. The successful candidate will contribute to the program’s mission through high-quality online teaching, research, student mentorship, and curriculum development while supporting innovation and addressing emerging trends and technologies in education.
Job Summary
Reporting to the chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Instructional Technology requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in instructional technology, including online courses; mentoring students; maintaining an active research agenda, including scholarly publications and pursuit of external funding; contributing to curriculum and program development; and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The position is an academic (10-month), tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree in Instructional Technology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Instructional Technology, by August 1, 2027;
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline;
- Higher education teaching experience;
- Experience teaching online;
- Experience in academic program coordination or direction for the associate level;
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives;
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development;
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications
- K-12 teaching experience;
- School library background;
- Research expertise in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, learning analytics, or computer science education;
- Experience with or potential to secure external funding, commensurate with career stage.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 19, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Search Chair Name: Dr. Ceren Ocak
Email: cocak@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0081
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education/departments/leadership-technology-human-development. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard + Education
About us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Instructional Technology program at Georgia Southern University prepares educators and educational professionals to enhance teaching and learning through the effective and ethical use of technology. Offered fully online, the program serves teachers, school librarians, instructional supervisors, and post-secondary professionals, with an emphasis on developing leadership in instructional technology. The successful candidate will contribute to the program’s mission through high-quality online teaching, research, student mentorship, and curriculum development while supporting innovation and addressing emerging trends and technologies in education.
Job Summary
Reporting to the chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Instructional Technology requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in instructional technology, including online courses; mentoring students; maintaining an active research agenda, including scholarly publications and pursuit of external funding; contributing to curriculum and program development; and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The position is an academic (10-month), tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree in Instructional Technology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Instructional Technology, by August 1, 2027;
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline;
- Higher education teaching experience;
- Experience teaching online;
- Experience in academic program coordination or direction for the associate level;
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives;
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development;
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications
- K-12 teaching experience;
- School library background;
- Research expertise in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, learning analytics, or computer science education;
- Experience with or potential to secure external funding, commensurate with career stage.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 19, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Search Chair Name: Dr. Ceren Ocak
Email: cocak@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0081
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education/departments/leadership-technology-human-development. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard + Education
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Instructional Designer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Your degree must directly relate to the Instructional Designer role, not just education broadly. A degree in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development carries more weight than a general education degree when your employer drafts the TN visa support letter.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Search for employers with recent visa filings in roles like Instructional Designer or training specialist. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship generally understand the documentation requirements and can move efficiently through the TN sponsorship process. For Canadians, this means a smooth support letter preparation at the port of entry; for Mexicans, a streamlined consulate application.
Request a role-specific offer letter before filing
Your TN application lives or dies on the offer letter. Ask your employer to describe the job duties in terms that map to a specialty occupation: curriculum architecture, learning management system implementation, instructional systems design. Generic titles like 'trainer' can trigger CBP scrutiny.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies actively sponsoring TN visa roles for Instructional Designers. It surfaces employers by visa filing history, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with a complete packet
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry need the offer letter, proof of citizenship, educational credentials, and a CV on the day of crossing. CBP officers adjudicate TN applications on the spot, so missing any document means a same-day denial with no appeal window.
Understand Mexico's consular process differs significantly
Mexican citizens cannot apply at the border and must schedule a consular appointment, typically at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico. Processing timelines vary by post, so confirm appointment availability with the specific consulate well before your target start date.
Instructional Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Designer role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but qualification depends on how the role is structured. Instructional Designer positions qualify under the USMCA's engineer or scientific technician categories when the job requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum and instruction. Roles framed as general training or corporate facilitation without a degree requirement are harder to support and risk CBP denial.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Instructional Designer roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved the same day at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires a lottery registration in March, a months-long petition process, and a 60,000 general cap with a separate cap for master's degree holders. For Canadian Instructional Designers with a qualifying offer, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a separate TN allocation and must go through consular processing, but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, duties, required qualifications, and the fact that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The letter should reference your specialty and the USMCA TN category. Unlike H-1B, the employer does not file a petition with USCIS, so the offer letter is the core evidentiary document CBP or the consular officer will evaluate.
Can I search for Instructional Designer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It filters job listings by employers with verified TN visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the process for this visa category rather than pitching TN eligibility cold to employers unfamiliar with it.
Can I change Instructional Designer employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but you cannot transfer a TN visa the way an H-1B holder can port under AC21. Each new employer requires a new TN application with a new offer letter. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry on the day they start with the new employer. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. You should not begin work for the new employer until the new TN is approved.