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Management & Leadership Programs: Assistant Professor
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
POSITION: A tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor is available in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Management/Leadership/Organizational Behavior who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program. Start date of the position is August 17, 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, or related area by March 30, 2027.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful university teaching, and success in research.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual who has a desire to teach in a strong Management program. Individual would teach courses in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs based on program needs and in accordance with specialization. Potential courses include leadership, people analytics, organizational behavior, and other courses as needed.
Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, participate in research and scholarly activities, provide professional/career advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers five majors: Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. Emphases within the Management major includes Sport Management. Certificates available include a Leadership Certificate. The department serves around 500 undergraduate majors, and helps support the UW System Consortium online MBA program. The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of nearly 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives (Job ID #10008355).
Please attach the following in PDF format:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vita
- Unofficial graduate school transcript
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information for three references (please include in your letter of application--Workday only allows 5 uploads)
- Teaching evaluations if available
Please direct requests for additional information to:
lauverkj@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 9, 2026. However, applications may be received and considered until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.
Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Compensation:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
Special Notes:
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title:
Management & Leadership Programs: Assistant Professor
Job Category:
Faculty
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
POSITION: A tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate professor is available in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Management/Leadership/Organizational Behavior who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program. Start date of the position is August 17, 2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, or related area by March 30, 2027.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful university teaching, and success in research.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: We are looking for an individual who has a desire to teach in a strong Management program. Individual would teach courses in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs based on program needs and in accordance with specialization. Potential courses include leadership, people analytics, organizational behavior, and other courses as needed.
Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, participate in research and scholarly activities, provide professional/career advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers five majors: Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. Emphases within the Management major includes Sport Management. Certificates available include a Leadership Certificate. The department serves around 500 undergraduate majors, and helps support the UW System Consortium online MBA program. The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of nearly 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives (Job ID #10008355).
Please attach the following in PDF format:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vita
- Unofficial graduate school transcript
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Names and contact information for three references (please include in your letter of application--Workday only allows 5 uploads)
- Teaching evaluations if available
Please direct requests for additional information to:
lauverkj@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 9, 2026. However, applications may be received and considered until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.
Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Compensation:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
Special Notes:
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Program Assistant
Match your credentials to the TN category
Program Assistant roles don't map to a single TN visa category. Identify whether your position qualifies under Scientific Technician, Management Consultant, or another listed occupation, then make sure your degree field explicitly supports that classification in your offer letter.
Request a TN-specific offer letter
Your employer's offer letter must describe your duties, required education, and TN category by name. A generic offer letter will get your application rejected at the port of entry or consulate, so ask HR to address these elements before you travel.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with recent visa filings for professional roles. A track record of visa sponsorship experience signals that a hiring team understands work visa processes before you bring up TN eligibility.
Find TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter Program Assistant openings by TN visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate to surface employers already set up to hire Canadian and Mexican professionals. This cuts the time spent on outreach to employers unfamiliar with USMCA professional categories.
Prepare your credential documents before the offer stage
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional licenses before negotiations conclude. Canadian citizens present these directly to CBP at the border; Mexican nationals submit them as part of their DS-160 package at a U.S. consulate.
Confirm your employer will provide a support letter
The employer prepares a support letter before your TN status is approved, but many smaller employers aren't familiar with this requirement. Confirm during the offer stage that HR or outside counsel will handle the support letter preparation so you aren't delayed when presenting at your port of entry (for Canadians) or U.S. consulate (for Mexicans).
Program Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Assistant role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the position is structured and what TN category it maps to. Program Assistant duties that involve scientific or technical support may qualify under the Scientific Technician category, while coordination or advisory functions could fall under Management Consultant. Your offer letter must clearly tie the role's responsibilities and required degree to a recognized USMCA professional occupation for CBP or a consular officer to approve it.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Program Assistant positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa selection is capped at 65,000 per year and subject to a random lottery, so approval isn't guaranteed even with a qualifying offer. For Mexican nationals, TN is capped but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. TN also renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying job.
What documents does a Canadian Program Assistant need at the border?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a TN-specific offer letter from your U.S. employer that names the TN category and describes your duties, proof of your qualifying degree or credentials, and payment for the CBP processing fee. You do not need to file anything in advance. CBP adjudicates TN petitions from Canadian citizens on the spot at land borders and international airports, so having your documents organized and complete is the difference between same-day approval and a secondary referral.
How do Mexican Program Assistant professionals apply for TN status?
Mexican nationals can't use the port-of-entry process available to Canadians. You apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico by completing a DS-160, paying the visa application fee, and attending a consular interview. Your employer will provide a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and eligibility for TN status under USMCA. The annual allocation for Mexican TN workers is set by USMCA, so apply as early as your job offer allows to avoid delays from annual limits.
How can I find Program Assistant jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search Program Assistant openings filtered by TN eligibility, which surfaces employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. This is faster than applying broadly and asking each employer whether they sponsor TN, since many hiring teams confuse TN with H-1B or don't know the distinction.