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Learning Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's teacher category, covering professionals who design and deliver training programs in corporate, educational, and government settings. Canadian citizens can enter without a lottery; Mexican citizens work through a consular appointment. A qualifying job offer and proof of your credentials are required before sponsorship begins.
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The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
INTRODUCTION
The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Learning Specialist
Align your credentials to the teacher category
The TN visa teacher category requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in a field directly related to the training you'll deliver. A degree in education, instructional design, or organizational development strengthens your case more than a general business credential.
Translate foreign transcripts before your job search
Canadian and Mexican transcripts in French or Spanish need certified English translations before a U.S. employer can evaluate your qualifications. Getting this done early prevents delays once a hiring manager requests documentation during the offer stage.
Target employers with dedicated L and D functions
Companies with standalone learning and development departments are already structured to support TN sponsorship for this role. Corporate training teams at large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and technology firms regularly hire Learning Specialists and understand the documentation requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters Learning Specialist roles by TN visa sponsorship history so you're applying only where the infrastructure and willingness to sponsor already exist.
Request a support letter that names the training programs
Your offer letter must describe your specific duties in enough detail to satisfy CBP or a consular officer. Ask your employer to name the actual curricula, platforms, or employee populations you'll serve, not just a generic job title.
Clarify your status at the border if entering from Canada
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, so you'll present your offer letter, credentials, and any supporting materials to a CBP officer on the day you cross. Bringing organized, tabbed documentation reduces inspection time significantly.
Learning Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Learning Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but classification depends on how the role is described. CBP adjudicates Learning Specialist positions under the teacher category of the USMCA professional list. The position must involve designing or delivering educational or training programs, and you must hold a degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, education, or organizational learning.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Learning Specialist roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as you have an offer and your documents are in order. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection in April and a wait until October at the earliest. For Learning Specialist roles that clearly fit the teacher category, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
Where can I find Learning Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which makes the search inefficient. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa candidates and surfaces Learning Specialist roles where employers have a documented history of sponsoring professionals under USMCA. You can search by role and filter by sponsorship status rather than guessing from job postings.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship for a Learning Specialist position?
Yes. Mexican citizens qualify for TN status for Learning Specialist roles under the same USMCA teacher category as Canadian citizens. The key difference is process: Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry. You'll need a valid job offer, proof of citizenship, and degree credentials before scheduling your consular appointment.
What happens to my TN status if my Learning Specialist role changes significantly?
If your core duties shift enough that the position no longer fits the teacher category, your TN status may no longer cover the new role. Material changes in job scope, employer, or work location generally require a new TN approval before you begin working under the changed terms. Discuss any significant restructuring with your employer before it takes effect.