TN Visa Instructor Jobs
Instructor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens with a relevant degree and a qualifying teaching or training position. Canadians can apply at the border with employer documentation; Mexicans obtain their TN stamp at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu.
Position Details
Position Title Instructor
Position Number 390410
Salary Range $43,000-$45,000
Position Type Faculty
Department Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
Job Duties
Teaching
- Teach courses and labs in the academic programs offered in the Department of Culinary Arts to include course offerings in the eleven culinary concentrations: Culinary Operations, Service Management, Patisserie, Professional, Education, Mass Communications and Business.
- Post office hours that are focused on student consultation and advising as these relate to student progression in the curriculum.
- Actively participate in the development and updates of the competency-based curriculum and instructional materials.
- Assist in achieving academic accreditation(s).
- Actively recruit and advise students and coordinate job placement and other external learning experiences.
- Be aware of all employment-related documents such as the University Policy Manual and the department’s Promotion and Tenure Document and adhere to listed performance requirements in the areas to which the University of Louisiana System is dedicated: teaching, research, and service.
Percentage Of Time 50
Institutional and Community Service
- Participation in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
- Actively maintain professional memberships and serve as liaison with industry and professional societal organizations such as the Louisiana Restaurant Association OR American Culinary Federation OR Research Chefs Association OR Center for Advancement of Foodservice Education, and other related organizations.
- Participation in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
- Actively participation in department, college or system meetings and/or committees.
- Other relevant duties as may be required.
Percentage Of Time 25
Research
- Participating in research activities as required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
- Participate in juried presentations at the regional, state, and national, and international level to meet research standards detailed in the CJFCI promotion and tenure document.
- Actively participate in collaborative research with departmental colleagues as well as cross-disciplinary research pursuits.
- Perform successfully and collegially in a diverse work environment.
- Display interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
- Display good organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
- Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.
- Participate in curricular design activities that review, evaluate and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/industry, and higher education.
- Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Percentage Of Time 25
Minimum Experience Required
- Significant experience in the culinary industry
- Record of effective teaching at the university undergraduate level
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors Degree in culinary arts or related field
Minimum Licenses Required
Current ServSafe Certification
Preferred Education
Graduate work toward a masters degree
Employment Year Academic Year
Employment Basis Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) 05/15/2027
Posting Date 04/22/2026
Closing Date 06/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
Optional Documents
- Other Document
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu.
Position Details
Position Title Instructor
Position Number 390410
Salary Range $43,000-$45,000
Position Type Faculty
Department Chef John Folse Culinary Institute
Job Duties
Teaching
- Teach courses and labs in the academic programs offered in the Department of Culinary Arts to include course offerings in the eleven culinary concentrations: Culinary Operations, Service Management, Patisserie, Professional, Education, Mass Communications and Business.
- Post office hours that are focused on student consultation and advising as these relate to student progression in the curriculum.
- Actively participate in the development and updates of the competency-based curriculum and instructional materials.
- Assist in achieving academic accreditation(s).
- Actively recruit and advise students and coordinate job placement and other external learning experiences.
- Be aware of all employment-related documents such as the University Policy Manual and the department’s Promotion and Tenure Document and adhere to listed performance requirements in the areas to which the University of Louisiana System is dedicated: teaching, research, and service.
Percentage Of Time 50
Institutional and Community Service
- Participation in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.
- Actively maintain professional memberships and serve as liaison with industry and professional societal organizations such as the Louisiana Restaurant Association OR American Culinary Federation OR Research Chefs Association OR Center for Advancement of Foodservice Education, and other related organizations.
- Participation in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.
- Actively participation in department, college or system meetings and/or committees.
- Other relevant duties as may be required.
Percentage Of Time 25
Research
- Participating in research activities as required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
- Participate in juried presentations at the regional, state, and national, and international level to meet research standards detailed in the CJFCI promotion and tenure document.
- Actively participate in collaborative research with departmental colleagues as well as cross-disciplinary research pursuits.
- Perform successfully and collegially in a diverse work environment.
- Display interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
- Display good organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
- Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs.
- Participate in curricular design activities that review, evaluate and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/industry, and higher education.
- Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Percentage Of Time 25
Minimum Experience Required
- Significant experience in the culinary industry
- Record of effective teaching at the university undergraduate level
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors Degree in culinary arts or related field
Minimum Licenses Required
Current ServSafe Certification
Preferred Education
Graduate work toward a masters degree
Employment Year Academic Year
Employment Basis Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) 05/15/2027
Posting Date 04/22/2026
Closing Date 06/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
Optional Documents
- Other Document
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Instructor
Target institutions with existing TN history
Community colleges, corporate training firms, and language schools sponsor TN Instructors more routinely than K-12 districts. Focus your search on employers who have filed TN petitions before, since they already understand the documentation requirements.
Request a detailed offer letter early
Your employer's offer letter is your primary TN document. It must name the TN category, describe your duties, confirm full-time or part-time status, and state the position's end date. Vague letters are the leading cause of port-of-entry delays for Instructors.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructor job listings by employers who actively offer TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time on roles that will require lengthy internal approvals or won't support your visa status.
Understand the Mexican TN consular process
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview and cannot use the Canadian land-border option. Build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline for the consular appointment, DS-160 completion, and MRV fee payment before your intended start date.
Confirm part-time roles still qualify
TN status does not require full-time employment, but your offer letter must clearly define the scope of your role as a professional Instructor. Adjunct and contract positions qualify if the duties and degree requirement are documented correctly.
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Find Instructor JobsInstructor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructor role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Instructor is a qualifying TN occupation under USMCA. You must hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in the subject you will teach or train, and your employer must document that the position requires that professional-level expertise. Roles at universities, corporate training centers, and vocational institutions routinely meet this standard.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Instructor positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as your status is approved at the port of entry or by USCIS. H-1B requires entering a randomized lottery each spring with no guarantee of selection. For Instructor roles that meet TN criteria, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
Where can I find Instructor jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Instructor listings filtered specifically for TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to supporting your status. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship availability only after multiple interview rounds.
Can my employer sponsor my TN visa if they have never done it before?
Yes. TN sponsorship does not require prior experience from the employer. The employer's main obligation is providing a detailed offer letter that meets USCIS requirements. Many first-time TN sponsors work with an immigration professional to draft compliant documentation. The process is employer-driven but less complex than H-1B or PERM-based sponsorship.
What happens to my TN status if my Instructor contract ends early?
Your TN status is tied to the specific employer and role in your approval. If your contract ends before the authorized period, you should stop working immediately and either secure a new TN-qualifying offer with a different employer or depart the United States. You have no automatic grace period equivalent to the H-1B 60-day rule under TN status.
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