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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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ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary
Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant Program Director to lead and teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program. This is a full-time, in person, 12-month position, with the option of flipping to the clinical track.
Courses may be assigned as in-person, or hybrid. Professional development in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Duties as Assistant Program Director:
- Assume the role of Interim Program Director in the absence of the Program Director.
- Organize and moderate faculty meetings in the absence of the Program Director.
- Conduct an annual overview of the curriculum to ensure it aligns with the current PANCE blueprint.
- Oversee course curriculum delivery and maintain syllabi consistent with University and ARC-PA standards.
- Make recommendations for curriculum change as needed.
- Provide oversight and monitoring of the program’s assessment and evaluation processes.
- Mentor and onboard new faculty.
- Review and approve semester schedules.
- Review and provide guidance on the clinical-year curriculum in partnership with the Medical Director and Director(s) of Clinical Education.
- Represent the PA program at administrative meetings as deemed appropriate by the Program Director.
- Assist the Program Director in performing an annual review and update of the student handbook.
- Assist in the Program’s self-study and accreditation process, ensuring that accreditation standards related to the Program curriculum are appropriately addressed, and assist in compiling and completing documentation for the accreditation process.
- Oversee the course fee budget.
- Update the program ARC-PA portal as required by the ARC-PA.
- Participate in preparing documents for accreditation application, self-study, and site visit activities.
- Recruit and advise adjunct faculty.
- Provide leadership and support to didactic students and on-campus faculty.
Develop and coordinate course design, course delivery, and participate in the evaluation of didactic and clinical curriculum.
Duties as Faculty member:
- Participate in the admissions process and the applicant screening process.
- Teach assigned courses in the PA program.
- Provide student academic advising and evaluation.
- Assist in clinical site visits.
- Complete professional development activities and service to the University and community.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Physician Assistant with the following: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado. Minimum of three years of full-time higher education experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active in community services and participation/leadership in local, regional, or national Physician Assistant or other medical organizations.
- An earned academic doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Salary:
$125,000 - $130,000 plus a $5,000 stipend for assistant program director role. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed. If your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
- Names and contact information for three references.
Direct Inquiries Contact: Dan Millward, dmillward@coloradomesa.edu
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary
Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant Program Director to lead and teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program. This is a full-time, in person, 12-month position, with the option of flipping to the clinical track.
Courses may be assigned as in-person, or hybrid. Professional development in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Duties as Assistant Program Director:
- Assume the role of Interim Program Director in the absence of the Program Director.
- Organize and moderate faculty meetings in the absence of the Program Director.
- Conduct an annual overview of the curriculum to ensure it aligns with the current PANCE blueprint.
- Oversee course curriculum delivery and maintain syllabi consistent with University and ARC-PA standards.
- Make recommendations for curriculum change as needed.
- Provide oversight and monitoring of the program’s assessment and evaluation processes.
- Mentor and onboard new faculty.
- Review and approve semester schedules.
- Review and provide guidance on the clinical-year curriculum in partnership with the Medical Director and Director(s) of Clinical Education.
- Represent the PA program at administrative meetings as deemed appropriate by the Program Director.
- Assist the Program Director in performing an annual review and update of the student handbook.
- Assist in the Program’s self-study and accreditation process, ensuring that accreditation standards related to the Program curriculum are appropriately addressed, and assist in compiling and completing documentation for the accreditation process.
- Oversee the course fee budget.
- Update the program ARC-PA portal as required by the ARC-PA.
- Participate in preparing documents for accreditation application, self-study, and site visit activities.
- Recruit and advise adjunct faculty.
- Provide leadership and support to didactic students and on-campus faculty.
Develop and coordinate course design, course delivery, and participate in the evaluation of didactic and clinical curriculum.
Duties as Faculty member:
- Participate in the admissions process and the applicant screening process.
- Teach assigned courses in the PA program.
- Provide student academic advising and evaluation.
- Assist in clinical site visits.
- Complete professional development activities and service to the University and community.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Physician Assistant with the following: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado. Minimum of three years of full-time higher education experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active in community services and participation/leadership in local, regional, or national Physician Assistant or other medical organizations.
- An earned academic doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Salary:
$125,000 - $130,000 plus a $5,000 stipend for assistant program director role. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed. If your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
- Names and contact information for three references.
Direct Inquiries Contact: Dan Millward, dmillward@coloradomesa.edu
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
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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.