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Physics roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when your work falls within the defined scientific category. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. A qualifying job offer and a relevant degree are required.
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TITLE OF POSITION:
Adjunct Instructor, Physics 201 Lab
STATUS:
Part-time, one-semester contract, with possibility of renewal
DEPARTMENT:
College of Humanities and Sciences
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be qualified to teach "Physics 201 lab,” an introductory calculus-based physics lab for students in science majors. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and experienced teacher who applies active student-learning methods in the classroom.
Job Description
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
M.A., Ph.D. (or ABD) in Physics or related field.
Responsibilities:
This Fall semester course will be offered in person on our East Falls campus on Mondays 3:30-6:15pm. Classes begin on August 24 and final grades are due by December 21.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing experiences and areas of academic specialization and a curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted to Meriel Tulante at meriel.tulante@jefferson.edu
STARTING DATE:
August 2026
POSTING DATE:
May 2026
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Philadelphia University
Primary Location Address
3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
TITLE OF POSITION:
Adjunct Instructor, Physics 201 Lab
STATUS:
Part-time, one-semester contract, with possibility of renewal
DEPARTMENT:
College of Humanities and Sciences
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be qualified to teach "Physics 201 lab,” an introductory calculus-based physics lab for students in science majors. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and experienced teacher who applies active student-learning methods in the classroom.
Job Description
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
M.A., Ph.D. (or ABD) in Physics or related field.
Responsibilities:
This Fall semester course will be offered in person on our East Falls campus on Mondays 3:30-6:15pm. Classes begin on August 24 and final grades are due by December 21.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates should submit a letter of application detailing experiences and areas of academic specialization and a curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be submitted to Meriel Tulante at meriel.tulante@jefferson.edu
STARTING DATE:
August 2026
POSTING DATE:
May 2026
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Philadelphia University
Primary Location Address
3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Physics
Match your degree to the role description
TN visa eligibility for Physics requires your degree to align directly with the job duties. A physics degree supporting a data modeling role qualifies; the same degree supporting a general IT position likely does not. Verify the match before applying.
Request a support letter covering TN criteria
Ask your employer to draft a letter confirming your role title as Physicist or Physicist-related, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, the scientific nature of your duties, and your intended length of employment. CBP officers review this document directly.
Search for employers with active research divisions
Target national laboratories, university research departments, semiconductor firms, and defense contractors. These employers routinely hire physics professionals and are more familiar with TN visa sponsorship requirements than general industry employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring physics employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employer visa filing history, letting you identify companies experienced with sponsoring work visas in physics and related scientific roles. Start your search there rather than filtering manually across generic job databases.
Prepare for port-of-entry review as a Canadian
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status directly at a U.S. land border or airport without a visa stamp. Bring your support letter, degree transcripts, and passport. Processing is same-day but officers may ask detailed questions about your specific physics duties.
File USCIS Form I-129 early as a Mexican national
Mexican nationals must obtain a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate, which requires employer-filed Form I-129 and consular scheduling. Build in lead time because consulate appointment availability varies significantly by location and season.
Physics TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Physics degree qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the degree is in physics or a closely related scientific field and the job duties are genuinely scientific in nature. The role must fall within the Scientist category under USMCA. A general business or analyst role supported only by a physics degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement without clear evidence the work requires physics expertise.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Physics professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, making it a more predictable path than H-1B visa. Mexicans face a separate allocation but still avoid the lottery. TN is issued in three-year increments with unlimited renewals, while H-1B has a six-year base limit. The trade-off is that TN does not confer dual intent, so pursuing permanent residency while on TN requires careful planning.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I get a new physics job?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working. Canadians can obtain this at a port of entry with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexican nationals need to file a new I-129 and obtain an updated visa stamp. You cannot simply transfer TN status between employers the way H-1B allows portability under certain conditions.
How do I find physics employers who will sponsor TN visas?
Many physics employers are experienced with visa sponsorship, particularly national labs, research universities, and advanced manufacturing companies, but not all list it explicitly in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with recent visa filings in scientific roles, which removes the guesswork from identifying sponsorship-friendly employers before you apply.
What happens if my physics role has computational or engineering overlap?
Dual-function roles are common in physics careers. CBP and USCIS evaluate the primary nature of the duties, not the job title alone. If your work is predominantly scientific research, modeling, or experimental physics, the role typically qualifies under the Scientist TN category. Roles that are predominantly software engineering may need to be evaluated under a different USMCA occupation category instead.