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Public Policy Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Social Science category, covering professionals who shape legislation, regulatory strategy, and government affairs. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or a U.S. port of entry, while Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. A job offer from a U.S. employer is required.
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Requisition Number: FE04998
Department Name: 8W100:Martin School of Public Administration
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, Management, or a closely related field completed by the time of appointment (ABD candidates with a defined completion timeline may be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, contingent on degree conferral).
Required Related Experience
- Research agenda in public management and nonprofit management, broadly construed.
- Ability or potential to teach online and in-person graduate and undergraduate courses in public and nonprofit management.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Public and Nonprofit Management, open to appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We welcome applicants working in any major area of public and nonprofit management, including but not limited to organizational behavior, human resource management, nonprofit governance, nonprofit finance, behavioral public administration, and collaborative or networked governance.
Junior applicants are expected to demonstrate a promising research agenda and the potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, applicants should have an established record of high-quality peer-reviewed research, effective graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and a demonstrated capacity for leadership in the field. This is a 9-month appointment to begin August 1, 2027.
About the School
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is a comprehensive school of policy and administration, offering degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level, as well as graduate certificates. Consistently ranked among the top public policy and administration schools in the nation, the Martin School is celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1976. Excelling in research, education and public service, it provides an innovative environment reflective of commitment, strategic thinking and integrity. It prepares graduates for a variety of public service careers including those in local, state, or federal government, nonprofit agencies, and advocacy organizations, as well as for advanced studies in fields such as law, public policy, management, and public finance.
Interested applicants should submit an application online and include:
- Letter of interest detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter)
- Current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)
- Sample research writing (upload under Specific Request 1)
- Names and contact information for three professional references (Upload under Specific Request 2)
Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted to Dr. Taha Hameduddin, search committee chair, at ta.ha@uky.edu. For more information about the Martin School, please visit Martin School of Public Policy and Administration.
Review of applications will begin October 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
- Ph.D in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, Management, or a closely related field completed by time of appointment.
- Research expertise in one or more of the following areas: nonprofit governance, nonprofit financial management, philanthropy, volunteering, organizational behavior, strategic management, behavioral public administration, cross-sector collaboration, coproduction, or networked governance.
- Experience conducting community-engaged and public impact research with relevance for public and nonprofit management.
- Experience applying novel research approaches and methodologies to scholarship, including but not limited to, experimental/behavioral, qualitative, mixed-methods, and network approaches.
- Evidence of, or strong potential to secure, extramural research funding.
- Experience teaching or willingness to teach in areas complementary to the School’s existing curriculum in public financial management and policy analysis.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Policy and Nonprofit Management
Requisition Number: FE04998
Department Name: 8W100:Martin School of Public Administration
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, Management, or a closely related field completed by the time of appointment (ABD candidates with a defined completion timeline may be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, contingent on degree conferral).
Required Related Experience
- Research agenda in public management and nonprofit management, broadly construed.
- Ability or potential to teach online and in-person graduate and undergraduate courses in public and nonprofit management.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Public and Nonprofit Management, open to appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We welcome applicants working in any major area of public and nonprofit management, including but not limited to organizational behavior, human resource management, nonprofit governance, nonprofit finance, behavioral public administration, and collaborative or networked governance.
Junior applicants are expected to demonstrate a promising research agenda and the potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, applicants should have an established record of high-quality peer-reviewed research, effective graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and a demonstrated capacity for leadership in the field. This is a 9-month appointment to begin August 1, 2027.
About the School
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is a comprehensive school of policy and administration, offering degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level, as well as graduate certificates. Consistently ranked among the top public policy and administration schools in the nation, the Martin School is celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1976. Excelling in research, education and public service, it provides an innovative environment reflective of commitment, strategic thinking and integrity. It prepares graduates for a variety of public service careers including those in local, state, or federal government, nonprofit agencies, and advocacy organizations, as well as for advanced studies in fields such as law, public policy, management, and public finance.
Interested applicants should submit an application online and include:
- Letter of interest detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter)
- Current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)
- Sample research writing (upload under Specific Request 1)
- Names and contact information for three professional references (Upload under Specific Request 2)
Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted to Dr. Taha Hameduddin, search committee chair, at ta.ha@uky.edu. For more information about the Martin School, please visit Martin School of Public Policy and Administration.
Review of applications will begin October 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
- Ph.D in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, Management, or a closely related field completed by time of appointment.
- Research expertise in one or more of the following areas: nonprofit governance, nonprofit financial management, philanthropy, volunteering, organizational behavior, strategic management, behavioral public administration, cross-sector collaboration, coproduction, or networked governance.
- Experience conducting community-engaged and public impact research with relevance for public and nonprofit management.
- Experience applying novel research approaches and methodologies to scholarship, including but not limited to, experimental/behavioral, qualitative, mixed-methods, and network approaches.
- Evidence of, or strong potential to secure, extramural research funding.
- Experience teaching or willingness to teach in areas complementary to the School’s existing curriculum in public financial management and policy analysis.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Public Policy Manager
Align your credentials to Social Science
TN visa classification for Public Policy Managers falls under the Social Science category, which requires a degree in political science, economics, sociology, or a related field. A policy-focused MBA alone may not satisfy the requirement without a relevant undergraduate credential.
Target employers with government affairs teams
Focus your search on corporations with dedicated government relations or public affairs divisions, think tanks, and trade associations. These employers have standing relationships with immigration counsel and understand TN sponsorship for policy professionals better than general corporate HR teams.
Negotiate visa support letter into your offer timeline
Your employer will prepare a support letter to accompany your TN application. If you're Canadian, plan to present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry. If you're Mexican, your employer will submit the support letter with your application at a U.S. consulate. Build at least ten business days into your start date negotiation to allow time for document preparation and processing before your port-of-entry or consular TN application.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Search for Public Policy Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active TN and H-1B visa sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations whose HR teams have never navigated TN classification for policy roles.
Prepare a detailed support letter for your interview
Mexican citizens applying at a U.S. consulate should ensure their employer provides a letter specifying your job duties, your degree field, and how the role meets the Social Science occupational category. Vague letters are the most common reason consular officers ask for additional evidence.
Document cross-border policy experience strategically
Canadian and Mexican professionals with experience in USMCA trade policy, binational regulatory affairs, or cross-border government relations should highlight that work explicitly. This experience can differentiate your TN petition when the policy role spans multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
Public Policy Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Policy Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Public Policy Manager positions typically qualify under the TN Social Science category, which covers professionals applying social science principles to policy analysis, regulatory strategy, and legislative affairs. Your degree must be in a recognized social science discipline such as political science, public administration, or economics, and the job duties must reflect that academic foundation.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Public Policy Manager roles?
TN is significantly more practical for this role. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and processing can happen at a U.S. port of entry for Canadian citizens on the day of travel. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 annually. For Mexicans, TN requires a consular appointment but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that identifies your job title, describes your duties, confirms the position is temporary in nature, and connects your role to the Social Science occupational category. For Canadian citizens at the port of entry, this letter is presented directly to a CBP officer along with your degree credentials.
How can I find Public Policy Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers, letting you filter Public Policy Manager openings by employers with documented sponsorship history. This matters because many policy roles at corporations and nonprofits are open to TN sponsorship but don't advertise it explicitly in their job postings.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa while working in a Public Policy Manager role?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot start with a new employer until that employer sponsors a new TN on your behalf. Canadian citizens can get a new TN at a U.S. port of entry the day they begin with the new employer. Mexican citizens need to complete a consular appointment first, which requires advance planning around your start date.