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Public Relations Specialist is a qualifying TN visa occupation under USMCA, covering roles in media relations, corporate communications, and public affairs. Canadian citizens can secure sponsorship at the port of entry without a lottery. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. Your degree in communications, journalism, or a related field must align directly with the offered role.
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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 Specialist
Align your degree to the job description
TN visa approval depends on a direct match between your credentials and the offered role. A degree in communications, public relations, or journalism satisfies the requirement. A general business degree without a PR specialization can trigger a denial at the border.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Corporations in healthcare, tech, and financial services routinely sponsor TN visas for communications staff. Look for employers with recent visa filings in your field—this demonstrates they have experience with work visa sponsorship. When you identify companies with this sponsorship background, you can approach their HR teams directly with your TN qualifications and a completed job offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Sorting through employer sponsorship history manually is slow. Migrate Mate surfaces companies actively hiring Public Relations Specialists under TN and similar work visas, so you can focus your outreach on employers already open to sponsorship.
Frame your offer letter around TN requirements
Your employer's offer letter must describe the role in terms USCIS and CBP recognize: specialty occupation duties, professional-level communications responsibilities, and the specific business need. Generic offer letters citing vague marketing tasks are a common rejection trigger.
Prepare for Canadian port of entry filing
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a land border or preclearance airport, not a consulate. Bring your offer letter, credential documents, and a completed DS-160 equivalent. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, so documentation gaps create immediate problems.
Track your TN status expiry for renewal timing
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals. File your employer's renewal petition well before your current status expires. A lapse in status can affect your ability to travel internationally and return to your U.S. role.
Public Relations Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Public Relations Specialist qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Public Relations Manager appears on the USMCA TN occupation list, and CBP broadly interprets this to include specialist-level PR roles when the offered duties align with professional communications work. Your offer letter must describe responsibilities that require a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field. A mismatch between your credentials and the described duties is the most common reason for a TN denial in this occupation.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Public Relations Specialist roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no employer petition waiting period. H-1B visa requires an employer to file a petition, pay substantial USCIS fees, and survive a randomized lottery with no guaranteed selection. For Canadian PR professionals, TN is far more predictable: you can be approved at the border the same day you present your documents. Mexican citizens face a consular process but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must issue a detailed offer letter on company letterhead stating your job title, a description of professional-level PR duties, your salary, the duration of employment, and confirmation that you hold a qualifying degree. CBP officers at the border or consular officers reviewing your application assess this letter carefully. Vague descriptions referencing general marketing or social media management without specifying professional communications responsibilities create unnecessary risk.
How do I find employers who will sponsor TN visas for PR roles?
Many employers are unfamiliar with TN sponsorship even when they regularly hire for PR positions. Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with employers who have active TN visa sponsorship history, so you can skip the cold outreach to companies that will simply say they don't sponsor. Filtering by occupation and visa type dramatically shortens your job search timeline.
Can I switch PR employers while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before starting with a new company, your new employer must obtain fresh TN authorization for you, either at a port of entry or through a USCIS change of employer filing. You cannot begin work for the new employer using your existing TN. Canadian citizens can handle this at the border with a new offer letter, while Mexican citizens typically need a new consular appointment.