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Policy roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree in political science, public administration, or a related field. Employers file directly with CBP at the border or port of entry, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making Policy one of the more accessible TN pathways.
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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.
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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 mission of the JPHCOPH is to improve health, eliminate health disparities and health inequities of rural communities and underserved populations globally through excellence in teaching, public health workforce development, research, scholarship, professional service, and community engagement. The JPHCOPH offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in public health and related disciplines. The Department of Health Policy and Community Health supports undergraduate and graduate education across the College, including programs and concentrations in Community Health, Health Policy and Management, Public Health Informatics, Applied Public Health, and Public Health Leadership. Faculty in HPCH contribute to teaching across degree programs and are expected to maintain active programs of scholarship, pursue extramural funding, mentor students, and engage in professional and community service. The successful candidate will strengthen the department's instructional and research capacity and contribute to its strategic growth in research, graduate education, and externally funded scholarship.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Community Health, two tenure-track Assistant Professors will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, student advising and mentoring, scholarly research, and professional service. The successful candidates will establish independent research programs, pursue competitive external research funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and community partnerships.
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in community health and related areas, with opportunities to contribute to instruction in global health, health promotion, community assessment, health behavior theory, implementation science, and other subjects consistent with departmental needs and faculty expertise. The successful candidates will also mentor graduate students, serve on doctoral dissertation committees, and contribute to departmental, college, university, professional, and community service. The positions are 10-month, tenure-track appointments beginning August 1, 2027.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate (DrPH, PhD, ScD, or equivalent research doctorate) in Public Health or a closely related field by August 1, 2027, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in community health and health policy
- Demonstrated scholarly productivity and a record of, or potential for, securing competitive external research funding, commensurate with the rank sought.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Community Health; Maternal and Child Health; Women's Health; Global Health; Health Promotion; Behavioral and Mental Health; Rural and Underserved Population Health; Health Disparities and Health Equity; Social Determinants of Health; Community-Based Participatory Research; Dissemination and Implementation Science; Public Health Informatics; Digital Health; or Program Evaluation.
- Postdoctoral research experience in areas relevant to the department's teaching and research priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses using multiple instructional delivery formats, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
- Experience or demonstrated potential in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with academic, governmental, healthcare, or community partners.
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 13, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Robert Samuel T. Opoku, MBChB, Ph.D, Search Chair,
Search Email: jphcophsearches@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-6985
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/public-health. 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.
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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.