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Get Access To All JobsThe Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for two Mellon Foundation–funded Postdoctoral Fellowships linked to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center. Position Focus: Public Policy and the Humanities, with emphasis on Criminology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, or Economics from a Black Studies perspective.
Appointment and Responsibilities
Each BHIM fellow will:
- Teach two courses per academic year in AAADS;
- Contribute actively to one of BHIM’s three interdisciplinary labs: the Research Development Lab, Applied Humanities Lab, or Humanities in Community Lab; and
- Participate in departmental workshops, symposia, and community-engaged events.
Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel.
Indiana University is fully committed to transferring each postdoctoral fellow to the rank of assistant professor within the university and will provide the necessary mentoring, resources, and structures for a successful transition. Postdoctoral fellows must maintain IU’s academic standards for a tenure track position, and the offer of a tenure-track position.
About the BHIM Africana Studies Research Center
The Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center is supported by the Mellon Foundation and fosters humanities oriented scholarship, artistic expression, and civic engagement rooted in the experiences and legacies of Black and Africana Diasporic communities in Indiana and across the Midwest. BHIM merges critical humanities scholarship with Applied Africana Studies, producing research and public projects that interpret and shape the cultural and civic landscape of the region. Its three interdisciplinary Labs serve as hubs for faculty led research, course development, public programming, and community partnerships.
About the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS)
Established in 1970, AAADS at Indiana University Bloomington celebrates our 55 year anniversary as one of the oldest Black Studies departments in the nation. AAADS is a national leader in Black Studies, offering a B.A., 4 dual BAs (with English, History, Religious Studies, and Sociology), an M.A., 3 dual MAs (with Library and Information Science, Public and Environmental Affairs, and the nation’s only MA/MFA in Creative Writing and African American Studies), and the Ph.D. degree—one of only 19 Ph.D. programs in African American Studies nationwide and the only one in Indiana.
AAADS houses signature programs including its performing arts ensembles, the African American Dance Company, IU Soul Revue, and the African American Choral Ensemble. We house the Atkins Living Learning Center, a residential community for incoming freshmen promoting academic excellence through African American history and culture. AAADS also co-founded two landmark archives, the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) and the Black Film Center/Archive (BFC/A), and leads the innovative Blackness and Jewishness Project, a first-of-its-kind partnership with IU’s Borns Jewish Studies Program.
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington is a leading Big Ten public research university committed to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD at time of appointment. We seek scholars in Black Studies who can contribute to BHIM’s research labs and work towards the completion of their book manuscript or other scholarly projects. Current doctoral candidates are welcome to apply but must defend their dissertation and confer their degree prior to the start date. Please note the anticipated or confirmed completion date in the cover letter.
Department Contact for Questions
For more information, please contact Dr. Jakobi Williams at jakowill@iu.edu or Jen Faulk at Jefaulk@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
10-month academic salary of $60,000 plus full university benefits
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit:
- Cover Letter (detailing research, teaching interests, and fit with BHIM and AAADS)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample (no more than 30 pages)
- Three Letters of Reference
Applications must be submitted via https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32048 by March 31, 2026. Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation or sample syllabi, may be requested at a later stage of review.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. For details, please see the Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination https://www.iu.edu/nondiscrimination/index.html
For Best Consideration Date
03/31/2026
Expected Start Date
08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101479-2026
The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for two Mellon Foundation–funded Postdoctoral Fellowships linked to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center. Position Focus: Public Policy and the Humanities, with emphasis on Criminology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, or Economics from a Black Studies perspective.
Appointment and Responsibilities
Each BHIM fellow will:
- Teach two courses per academic year in AAADS;
- Contribute actively to one of BHIM’s three interdisciplinary labs: the Research Development Lab, Applied Humanities Lab, or Humanities in Community Lab; and
- Participate in departmental workshops, symposia, and community-engaged events.
Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel.
Indiana University is fully committed to transferring each postdoctoral fellow to the rank of assistant professor within the university and will provide the necessary mentoring, resources, and structures for a successful transition. Postdoctoral fellows must maintain IU’s academic standards for a tenure track position, and the offer of a tenure-track position.
About the BHIM Africana Studies Research Center
The Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center is supported by the Mellon Foundation and fosters humanities oriented scholarship, artistic expression, and civic engagement rooted in the experiences and legacies of Black and Africana Diasporic communities in Indiana and across the Midwest. BHIM merges critical humanities scholarship with Applied Africana Studies, producing research and public projects that interpret and shape the cultural and civic landscape of the region. Its three interdisciplinary Labs serve as hubs for faculty led research, course development, public programming, and community partnerships.
About the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS)
Established in 1970, AAADS at Indiana University Bloomington celebrates our 55 year anniversary as one of the oldest Black Studies departments in the nation. AAADS is a national leader in Black Studies, offering a B.A., 4 dual BAs (with English, History, Religious Studies, and Sociology), an M.A., 3 dual MAs (with Library and Information Science, Public and Environmental Affairs, and the nation’s only MA/MFA in Creative Writing and African American Studies), and the Ph.D. degree—one of only 19 Ph.D. programs in African American Studies nationwide and the only one in Indiana.
AAADS houses signature programs including its performing arts ensembles, the African American Dance Company, IU Soul Revue, and the African American Choral Ensemble. We house the Atkins Living Learning Center, a residential community for incoming freshmen promoting academic excellence through African American history and culture. AAADS also co-founded two landmark archives, the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) and the Black Film Center/Archive (BFC/A), and leads the innovative Blackness and Jewishness Project, a first-of-its-kind partnership with IU’s Borns Jewish Studies Program.
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington is a leading Big Ten public research university committed to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD at time of appointment. We seek scholars in Black Studies who can contribute to BHIM’s research labs and work towards the completion of their book manuscript or other scholarly projects. Current doctoral candidates are welcome to apply but must defend their dissertation and confer their degree prior to the start date. Please note the anticipated or confirmed completion date in the cover letter.
Department Contact for Questions
For more information, please contact Dr. Jakobi Williams at jakowill@iu.edu or Jen Faulk at Jefaulk@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
10-month academic salary of $60,000 plus full university benefits
Special Instructions
Applicants should submit:
- Cover Letter (detailing research, teaching interests, and fit with BHIM and AAADS)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Writing Sample (no more than 30 pages)
- Three Letters of Reference
Applications must be submitted via https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32048 by March 31, 2026. Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation or sample syllabi, may be requested at a later stage of review.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. For details, please see the Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination https://www.iu.edu/nondiscrimination/index.html
For Best Consideration Date
03/31/2026
Expected Start Date
08/01/2026
Posting Number
IU-101479-2026
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Align your degree to the role
TN visa Policy roles require a bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, economics, or a directly related field. Ensure your transcripts and credential evaluations clearly match the job description before applying, or a CBP officer may deny entry.
Target agencies with established TN pipelines
Federal contractors, think tanks, and state-level government affairs offices regularly sponsor TN professionals in policy roles. Focus on organizations that already work with USMCA nationals, since their HR teams know the documentation requirements and won't stall on an unfamiliar visa category.
Request a support letter before your border crossing
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing the policy role, your qualifications, your salary, and the intended duration of employment. CBP officers evaluate TN eligibility at the port of entry, so a vague or incomplete letter is the most common reason Canadian professionals are turned away.
Search for TN-ready employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Policy job listings by employers who have TN visa sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to roles where you'd have to educate HR from scratch about whether your occupation qualifies under USMCA.
Prepare for Mexican TN consular processing early
Unlike Canadians, Mexican nationals cannot self-petition at the border. You'll apply at a U.S. consulate, which adds scheduling lead time. Start the consular appointment process as soon as you receive a job offer to avoid gaps between your expected start date and visa issuance.
Get your job offer scoped to a TN-eligible specialty
Policy is a broad field, and not every policy-related title maps cleanly to a USMCA-recognized occupation. Work with your employer to ensure the offer letter and job description use language that CBP associates with qualifying social science or government specialty roles.
Policy TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Policy role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Policy roles can qualify for TN status when the position requires a degree in a recognized discipline such as political science, economics, or public administration, and the job duties align with a USMCA-recognized professional category. CBP evaluates the specific job title and description at entry, so how the role is scoped and documented matters as much as the occupation title itself.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Policy professionals?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian nationals, making it far more predictable than the H-1B visa for Policy roles. H-1B requires USCIS petition approval and employer sponsorship through a formal filing process that can take months. TN approval for Canadians happens at the port of entry, often the same day, which means you can start work much faster if your documentation is in order.
Where can I find employers offering TN visa sponsorship for Policy jobs?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for USMCA professionals and lets you search Policy job listings filtered by employers with TN visa sponsorship history. General job boards don't filter by visa category, so you waste time applying to roles where the employer has no experience with TN petitions and may decline to sponsor.
Can I switch Policy employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working for them. Canadians can get a new TN at the border with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexicans must return to a U.S. consulate. Working even one day for a new employer without updated TN authorization puts you out of status.
What documentation does my employer need to prepare for a TN Policy sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a support letter that identifies the specific policy role, confirms it requires a degree in a USMCA-recognized professional field, lists your qualifications, states your salary, and covers the employment period. You'll also need your degree transcripts or a credential evaluation. CBP officers at the border or a consular officer in Mexico reviews this package to make the eligibility determination.