TN Visa Program Director Jobs
Program Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant and Scientific Technician categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. A relevant bachelor's degree and a qualifying job offer are required.
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Get Access To All JobsDirector of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor
Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Remote with Occasional Travel
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Director of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM interested in combining veterinary education, leadership, program operations, and student success. The position is remote and requires occasional travel to LMU DVM instructional sites.
Position Overview
Working collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach and other faculty and staff, the Director will provide operational and executional leadership for the LMU Clinical DVM Program.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of LMU's clinical veterinary education program while helping educate and support future veterinarians.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Course Mentor Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Site Training Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Year Student Success Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Professional Quality Assurance Program
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach
- Develop strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and other stakeholders
- Support student learning outcomes within LMU's hybrid distributed clinical education model
- Provide oversight for initiatives supporting the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Develop and deliver instructional materials and participate in research and service based on assigned responsibilities
- Represent the College at appropriate AVMA, AAVMC, state VMA, and other professional programs and events
- Deliver presentations to students, clinical affiliates, and other stakeholders
- Travel periodically as needed
Required Qualification
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or board certification
- At least 10 years of experience in clinical practice or academia
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to move into or continue a leadership role in veterinary medical education while working in a remote capacity. The Director will play an important role in clinical program operations, student success, clinical partnerships, and the education of future veterinarians.
Interested candidates must apply through the Lincoln Memorial University Careers site:
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45988
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- clinical practice: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Director of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor
Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Remote with Occasional Travel
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Director of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM interested in combining veterinary education, leadership, program operations, and student success. The position is remote and requires occasional travel to LMU DVM instructional sites.
Position Overview
Working collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach and other faculty and staff, the Director will provide operational and executional leadership for the LMU Clinical DVM Program.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of LMU's clinical veterinary education program while helping educate and support future veterinarians.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Course Mentor Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Site Training Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Year Student Success Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Professional Quality Assurance Program
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach
- Develop strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and other stakeholders
- Support student learning outcomes within LMU's hybrid distributed clinical education model
- Provide oversight for initiatives supporting the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Develop and deliver instructional materials and participate in research and service based on assigned responsibilities
- Represent the College at appropriate AVMA, AAVMC, state VMA, and other professional programs and events
- Deliver presentations to students, clinical affiliates, and other stakeholders
- Travel periodically as needed
Required Qualification
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or board certification
- At least 10 years of experience in clinical practice or academia
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to move into or continue a leadership role in veterinary medical education while working in a remote capacity. The Director will play an important role in clinical program operations, student success, clinical partnerships, and the education of future veterinarians.
Interested candidates must apply through the Lincoln Memorial University Careers site:
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45988
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- clinical practice: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Program Director
Frame your degree against the role classification
CBP officers at the port of entry decide which TN visa category your Program Director role fits. Bring documentation showing your degree aligns with the specific duties listed in your offer letter, not just your job title.
Request a duty-by-duty offer letter
Vague offer letters citing 'program oversight' get scrutinized. Ask your employer to describe each core function, the population served, the reporting structure, and how the role requires professional-level expertise in your degree field.
Filter employers by recent visa filings before applying
Target organizations with recent visa filings or experience sponsoring work visas for similar roles. Nonprofits, universities, and healthcare systems regularly hire Program Directors and often have immigration counsel already engaged. These employers are typically familiar with visa sponsorship processes and can prepare the support letter required for TN status at the port of entry or consulate.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Search Program Director openings by TN visa sponsorship status on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers actively open to Canadian and Mexican professionals, saving you from screening roles that don't support TN.
Address the Management Consultant category explicitly
If your employer can't slot the role under a scientific or technical category, the Management Consultant designation covers Program Directors advising on organizational processes. Your offer letter must specify you're providing advisory, not ongoing operational, services.
Prepare for renewal scrutiny if duties have evolved
USCIS and CBP compare renewal petitions against the original approval. If your Program Director scope expanded into areas outside your initial TN category, update your supporting documentation before your first renewal to avoid a status mismatch.
Program Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Director role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined and which TN category it falls under. Program Directors whose work requires applying specialized knowledge from a relevant bachelor's degree, such as public health, education administration, or social work, can qualify under categories like Scientific Technician or Management Consultant. The offer letter must connect the duties directly to your credentialed field.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Program Director roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can start work as soon as CBP approves you at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, which happens once per year with no guarantee of a slot. For Mexican citizens, TN still avoids the lottery but involves consular processing. Both require employer sponsorship and a qualifying job offer.
Can I search for Program Director jobs that specifically support TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Program Director openings by TN visa sponsorship status, so you're only reviewing roles from employers who have indicated they'll support Canadian and Mexican professionals. This removes the step of contacting employers individually to ask about their immigration policies before applying.
What documents should I bring to a Canadian port of entry for TN admission as a Program Director?
Bring your original offer letter describing your duties, compensation, and employment period; proof of your qualifying degree or professional credentials; and your Canadian passport. If your degree was earned outside Canada, include a credential evaluation. CBP officers make the admission decision on the spot, so completeness matters more than length.
What happens to my TN status if my employer restructures my Program Director role?
A material change in duties, reporting structure, or project scope can put your TN status at risk if the role drifts outside the category under which you were admitted. Your employer should notify you of any significant restructuring and, if needed, file an amended TN petition or support a new port-of-entry admission under a corrected offer letter before the change takes effect.