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Public Relations Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's PR Specialists category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Canadian citizens can enter at the border; Mexican citizens require consular processing with an employer-backed petition.
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School/College College of Arts and Sciences
Title College of Arts and Sciences - Assistant Professor (Public Relations) - Department of Communication Studies
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 9
Job Description
The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The teaching load is eight courses per academic year (4/4). We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses.
Primary teaching responsibilities include a sequence of Public Relations courses, such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Methods, and Public Relations Campaigns, as well as related courses including Sports Public Relations and Digital Media. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media, Ethics and Leadership, Media Writing, Crisis Communication and Management, and Special Event Planning, depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and experience. Courses are offered in both in-person and online formats.
The department is home to an award-winning chapter of PRCA/PRSSA at UAB. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience advising successful student organizations or demonstrated interest in mentoring and supporting student professional development through engagement with the chapter. The Department of Communication Studies at UAB offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication and serves the core curriculum. See the departmental website for more information.
Qualified applicants should upload the following application materials:
1) a cover letter indicating how the candidate’s qualifications and experience prepare them for this position.
2) a curriculum vitae.
3) a teaching portfolio, including a teaching philosophy statement, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness.
4) names and contact information for three professional references.
5) sample syllabi of courses taught.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and all applications submitted by December 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Jacquelyn S. Shaia at jsshaia@uab.edu.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries. Most recently, UAB earned the distinction of being named to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll.
Required Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in Public Relations, Communication, Media or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2922P
Open Date 10/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The uploaded teaching portfolio should include: a teaching philosophy statement, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
Position Information
School/College College of Arts and Sciences
Title College of Arts and Sciences - Assistant Professor (Public Relations) - Department of Communication Studies
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 9
Job Description
The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The teaching load is eight courses per academic year (4/4). We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses.
Primary teaching responsibilities include a sequence of Public Relations courses, such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Methods, and Public Relations Campaigns, as well as related courses including Sports Public Relations and Digital Media. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media, Ethics and Leadership, Media Writing, Crisis Communication and Management, and Special Event Planning, depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and experience. Courses are offered in both in-person and online formats.
The department is home to an award-winning chapter of PRCA/PRSSA at UAB. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience advising successful student organizations or demonstrated interest in mentoring and supporting student professional development through engagement with the chapter. The Department of Communication Studies at UAB offers B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication and serves the core curriculum. See the departmental website for more information.
Qualified applicants should upload the following application materials:
1) a cover letter indicating how the candidate’s qualifications and experience prepare them for this position.
2) a curriculum vitae.
3) a teaching portfolio, including a teaching philosophy statement, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness.
4) names and contact information for three professional references.
5) sample syllabi of courses taught.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and all applications submitted by December 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Jacquelyn S. Shaia at jsshaia@uab.edu.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries. Most recently, UAB earned the distinction of being named to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll.
Required Qualifications
The successful applicant must have a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in Public Relations, Communication, Media or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching across a range of communication and public relations courses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2922P
Open Date 10/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The uploaded teaching portfolio should include: a teaching philosophy statement, summaries of course evaluations, documentation of teaching awards or recognitions, and other materials that demonstrate teaching effectiveness.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Verify your degree matches PR specialist criteria
TN visa status for PR roles requires a degree in communications, journalism, or public relations specifically. A general business or marketing degree won't automatically qualify. Confirm your transcript reflects the right field before applying.
Target agencies with active government contracts
Public affairs firms and agencies holding federal or state contracts are accustomed to sponsoring foreign nationals and navigating TN paperwork. They're more likely to have internal processes for supporting your visa status from day one.
Get your offer letter to name your TN category explicitly
Your employer's offer letter must identify your role under the TN PR Specialist category. A vague title like 'communications intern' creates border officer confusion. Ask HR to align the letter's language with USCIS TN occupation definitions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for companies that sponsor TN visas, so you're targeting PR internship roles where sponsorship is already in place.
Prepare for Canadian border processing with complete documents
As a Canadian citizen, you can apply for TN status directly at a port of entry. Bring your degree credentials, the employer offer letter, and a one-page role description. Missing any document risks a same-day denial.
Confirm your employer understands TN has no filing fee window
Unlike H-1B visa, TN approval for Canadians happens at the border without advance USCIS filing. Some HR teams don't know this and delay unnecessarily waiting for a petition number. Clarify the process so your start date isn't pushed back.
Public Relations Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations Intern role qualify for TN visa status?
It can, but the role must meet the TN PR Specialist criteria, meaning the position must genuinely require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field. An internship titled broadly as 'marketing support' or 'general assistant' is unlikely to qualify. The offer letter and job duties need to align clearly with the PR Specialist occupation as defined under USMCA.
How does TN visa sponsorship for PR interns compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you're not competing against tens of thousands of applicants for a limited number of slots the way H-1B requires. Canadian professionals can often start within days of receiving an offer by presenting documents at a port of entry. Mexican citizens require consular processing, which adds time but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Where can I find PR internships that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most generic job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you spend time on roles that won't work. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you search Public Relations Intern roles by employers already set up to sponsor. That means you're not cold-educating HR teams about what TN status requires.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer needs to provide a formal offer letter that includes your job title aligned to the PR Specialist TN category, a description of your duties, your required qualifications, and your anticipated start date. For Canadian citizens processed at the border, this letter is your primary filing document. For Mexican citizens, the employer may also need to support a DS-160 and consular appointment documentation.
Can I switch employers mid-internship while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you move to a new employer, they must initiate a new TN application before you begin working for them. For Canadians, that typically means another border crossing with updated offer documents. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status from one employer to another the way some other visa categories allow portability.