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Psychology roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in psychology. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens require a visa stamp from a U.S. consulate. Licensure requirements vary by state and employer.
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The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Open Rank position in Human Factors (HF) Psychology to begin 8/1/2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline with training in HF Psychology. The area of specialty is open. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.
Candidates at the assistant professor level must be actively engaged in research and show promise of establishing an externally funded research program. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must be actively engaged in research and have demonstrated ability to obtain external funding commensurate with their rank. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to AI, cognitive modeling, interface design, and sustainability. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Factors and I/O Psychology, and has a large undergraduate (BA and BS) program including 5 undergraduate concentration areas: (1) Industrial/Organizational, (2) Clinical Psychology, (3) Cognition and Perception, (4) Behavioral Neuroscience, and (5) Pre-Health. Candidates will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate courses (e.g., courses related to HF, cognition, research methods) and graduate courses (e.g., courses related to HF psychology, human and AI teaming, situated cognition, and data analytics).
Additional opportunities for teaching are available through the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) within the College of Science and Mathematics. Also, research collaborations are available with other colleges, e.g., the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Further, the proximity of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) facilitates collaborations with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) scientists in the Human Performance Directorate, and the Human-Centered Sciences Lab and other collaborators are housed on our campus. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a research agenda compatible with AFRL research interests in order to build on the department’s existing strong collaborations with WPAFB. Wright State University is highly focused on student success, is nationally recognized for accessibility, and was recognized in 2022 in US News in their newest category: Social Mobility. For more information on our department, affiliated programs, and faculty research interests, go to https://science-math.wright.edu/psychology.
Located in southwest Ohio and a short drive to Columbus or Cincinnati, the Dayton, Ohio, metro area offers quality of life with extensive parks and outdoor activities (e.g., on the rivers and hiking/biking trails), easy access to local urban amenities ranging from good restaurants to Dayton Dragons baseball, good schools, and an affordable cost of living.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify at any rank: Must have a Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) or related professional organizational membership.
To qualify for Assistant Professor: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.
meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
To qualify for Associate Professor: The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related discipline and academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of associate professor. In addition, the candidate must have a record of sustained and high-quality teaching and scholarship.
To qualify for Professor:* The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related discipline and academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of professor. In addition, the candidate must have a record of sustained and superior teaching and scholarship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant professor: Area of specialization in Human Factors Psychology or closely related discipline. Previously established independent research program. Previous teaching experience. A research agenda compatible with AFRL is strongly preferred. Evidence of previous funding.
Associate professor or professor: Area of specialization in Human Factors Psychology or closely related discipline. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. A research agenda compatible with AFRL is strongly preferred. Evidence of previous funding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERCENT OF TIME
Teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor graduate students, and establish an independent program of research that has the potential for external funding.
Time allocation:
40% Research: Active engagement in research with the potential for external funding. Mentor graduate students.
40% Instruction of courses: Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. May include evening or online courses. Teaching load subject to satisfactory progress towards tenure.
20% Service: Serve on a department, college, or university committee (e.g., relating to curriculum), attend student events (e.g., Psi Chi/Psych Club), and/or other student interactions outside the classroom (e.g., talking with students about research/practicum opportunities, grad school).
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Open Rank position in Human Factors (HF) Psychology to begin 8/1/2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline with training in HF Psychology. The area of specialty is open. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.
Candidates at the assistant professor level must be actively engaged in research and show promise of establishing an externally funded research program. Candidates at the associate or full professor level must be actively engaged in research and have demonstrated ability to obtain external funding commensurate with their rank. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to AI, cognitive modeling, interface design, and sustainability. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, offers a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Factors and I/O Psychology, and has a large undergraduate (BA and BS) program including 5 undergraduate concentration areas: (1) Industrial/Organizational, (2) Clinical Psychology, (3) Cognition and Perception, (4) Behavioral Neuroscience, and (5) Pre-Health. Candidates will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate courses (e.g., courses related to HF, cognition, research methods) and graduate courses (e.g., courses related to HF psychology, human and AI teaming, situated cognition, and data analytics).
Additional opportunities for teaching are available through the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) within the College of Science and Mathematics. Also, research collaborations are available with other colleges, e.g., the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Further, the proximity of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) facilitates collaborations with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) scientists in the Human Performance Directorate, and the Human-Centered Sciences Lab and other collaborators are housed on our campus. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a research agenda compatible with AFRL research interests in order to build on the department’s existing strong collaborations with WPAFB. Wright State University is highly focused on student success, is nationally recognized for accessibility, and was recognized in 2022 in US News in their newest category: Social Mobility. For more information on our department, affiliated programs, and faculty research interests, go to https://science-math.wright.edu/psychology.
Located in southwest Ohio and a short drive to Columbus or Cincinnati, the Dayton, Ohio, metro area offers quality of life with extensive parks and outdoor activities (e.g., on the rivers and hiking/biking trails), easy access to local urban amenities ranging from good restaurants to Dayton Dragons baseball, good schools, and an affordable cost of living.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify at any rank: Must have a Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) or related professional organizational membership.
To qualify for Assistant Professor: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered but must have fulfilled requirements for the Ph.D. by the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.
meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
To qualify for Associate Professor: The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related discipline and academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of associate professor. In addition, the candidate must have a record of sustained and high-quality teaching and scholarship.
To qualify for Professor:* The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Psychology or related discipline and academic qualifications for appointment at the rank of professor. In addition, the candidate must have a record of sustained and superior teaching and scholarship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant professor: Area of specialization in Human Factors Psychology or closely related discipline. Previously established independent research program. Previous teaching experience. A research agenda compatible with AFRL is strongly preferred. Evidence of previous funding.
Associate professor or professor: Area of specialization in Human Factors Psychology or closely related discipline. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. A research agenda compatible with AFRL is strongly preferred. Evidence of previous funding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERCENT OF TIME
Teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor graduate students, and establish an independent program of research that has the potential for external funding.
Time allocation:
40% Research: Active engagement in research with the potential for external funding. Mentor graduate students.
40% Instruction of courses: Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. May include evening or online courses. Teaching load subject to satisfactory progress towards tenure.
20% Service: Serve on a department, college, or university committee (e.g., relating to curriculum), attend student events (e.g., Psi Chi/Psych Club), and/or other student interactions outside the classroom (e.g., talking with students about research/practicum opportunities, grad school).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Psychology
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
TN visa approval depends on your credentials matching the role, but U.S. employers also screen for state licensure. Check whether your Canadian or Mexican psychology license qualifies for reciprocity or endorsement in the state where the job is based before applying.
Target employers with structured credentialing pipelines
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and university counseling departments regularly hire foreign-trained psychologists and understand the TN process. These settings are more likely to support your licensing board applications alongside your visa sponsorship paperwork.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
USCIS requires that your degree qualify as a master's or doctorate in psychology. If your degree was completed outside the U.S. or Canada, get a credential evaluation completed in advance so you're not scrambling when an employer asks for documentation.
Clarify the supervision requirement with your hiring manager
Many psychology roles require supervised hours for full licensure, which can complicate TN status if your job title or duties shift mid-employment. Confirm that your initial TN petition reflects the actual licensed or supervised role you'll be performing from day one.
Search for TN-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter psychology job listings by employers that have TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to roles where sponsorship is uncertain, especially for clinical and licensed psychology positions.
Prepare a role-specific support letter for border entry
Canadian citizens presenting at a port of entry need a support letter from the employer that explicitly ties the psychology position to USMCA's qualifying occupation list. A vague offer letter is one of the most common reasons TN applications are questioned at the border.
Psychology TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychology role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, psychologist is a named occupation on the USMCA TN list. The position must require a state license and a master's or doctoral degree in psychology. Roles like counselor, therapist, or social worker often do not qualify under the psychology category, so the job title and duties in the offer letter need to match the USMCA definition precisely.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for psychologists?
The TN visa is typically faster and more predictable for Canadian psychologists because there's no lottery and no annual cap. Canadians can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection through a random lottery. For Mexican psychologists, the TN still requires a consular appointment but avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Can I work as a licensed psychologist on a TN visa across multiple states?
Your TN petition is tied to a specific employer and role, not a specific state. You can relocate with the same employer without a new TN petition, but you'll need to obtain licensure in each new state independently. Psychology licensure portability in the U.S. is limited, so check reciprocity agreements between states before accepting a role that might involve relocation.
Where can I find psychology jobs that specifically offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search psychology job listings filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor. This is more efficient than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact, which often results in wasted applications at organizations without TN experience.
What documents does a Canadian psychologist need when applying for TN status at the border?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, an employer support letter that describes the psychology role and ties it to the USMCA occupation list, proof of your master's or doctoral degree in psychology, and evidence of your state license or eligibility for licensure. USCIS does not process TN applications in advance for Canadians, so the CBP officer at the port of entry makes the determination on the spot.