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The Department of Software Engineering and Data Science in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a Clinical (non-tenure track) faculty position with an expected start date of Fall 2027.
As one of the longest running graduate professional technology programs with over 5,000 alumni, the Department offers MS in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Information Technology. Successful candidates will contribute to the growth of the department through innovative and inclusive teaching and research at the graduate level. All applicants must have demonstrable skills necessary for excellence in teaching.
The College of Engineering is a student-focused institution with a strong practical curriculum. We emphasize education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications. Faculty at St. Thomas have the freedom to grow and pursue excellence in their area of passion as educators and researchers.
Additional information about the department and programs offered can be found HERE.
About the University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private University with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. St. Thomas’ location in the vibrant metro-area community of Minneapolis-St Paul provides for an outstanding balance of life and work. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.
The College of Engineering actively seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Salary and Benefits
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
The salary range for this position is $70,500 to $105,000. The University of Saint Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the university may pay for position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree (U.S or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related discipline is required, with significant industry experience.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.
Step 1.
You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A written statement of teaching philosophy
Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields.
Step 2.
After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job-specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:
- A cover letter
- Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self-identification forms
Step 3.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for 3 professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.
- No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.
- No other documents will be considered as part of the application.
Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by: August 15, 2026.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
OVERVIEW:
The Department of Software Engineering and Data Science in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a Clinical (non-tenure track) faculty position with an expected start date of Fall 2027.
As one of the longest running graduate professional technology programs with over 5,000 alumni, the Department offers MS in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Information Technology. Successful candidates will contribute to the growth of the department through innovative and inclusive teaching and research at the graduate level. All applicants must have demonstrable skills necessary for excellence in teaching.
The College of Engineering is a student-focused institution with a strong practical curriculum. We emphasize education that provides technical excellence with a significant emphasis on real world applications. Faculty at St. Thomas have the freedom to grow and pursue excellence in their area of passion as educators and researchers.
Additional information about the department and programs offered can be found HERE.
About the University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private University with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. St. Thomas’ location in the vibrant metro-area community of Minneapolis-St Paul provides for an outstanding balance of life and work. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.
The College of Engineering actively seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.
The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.
Salary and Benefits
The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
The salary range for this position is $70,500 to $105,000. The University of Saint Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the university may pay for position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree (U.S or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science or related discipline is required, with significant industry experience.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.
Step 1.
You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A written statement of teaching philosophy
Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields.
Step 2.
After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job-specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:
- A cover letter
- Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self-identification forms
Step 3.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for 3 professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.
- No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.
- No other documents will be considered as part of the application.
Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by: August 15, 2026.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.
Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.
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Align your credentials to Systems Analyst
TN visa classification for data science work falls under the Systems Analyst category. Your degree must be in computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a directly related field. A general business or management degree won't satisfy CBP's specialty requirement for this role.
Document your machine learning scope explicitly
CBP officers scrutinize vague job titles. Your support letter must name specific duties like building predictive models, designing ML pipelines, or conducting statistical inference, not just 'data analysis.' Ambiguous scope is the most common reason TN requests get deferred at the port of entry.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Focus your search on companies with recent visa filings for systems analyst or data science roles. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship generally understand work visa processes and tend to move efficiently with hiring timelines, which can help accelerate your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify Senior Data Science Engineer roles at companies with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. The platform filters by employer sponsorship activity so you spend time on employers already equipped to handle visa processes, not educating hiring managers about TN visa requirements.
Clarify Canadian versus Mexican timelines upfront
Canadian citizens can activate TN status same-day at a land border or preclearance airport, making start dates highly flexible. Mexican nationals need a consular appointment, which adds weeks to onboarding. Flag your nationality early so hiring managers set realistic start-date expectations.
Get the employer support letter right before filing
The employer's TN support letter must state the proffered position, your specific duties, your qualifications, the business purpose, and the intended employment period. Missing any element forces a resubmission. Review CBP's TN documentation checklist before your employer finalizes the letter.
Senior Data Science Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Data Science Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Senior Data Science Engineer roles qualify under the TN visa's Systems Analyst category when the position centers on designing data systems, building machine learning models, or performing advanced statistical analysis. The key is that your job duties and your degree must align with systems analysis or a closely related quantitative discipline. A role focused primarily on business reporting or dashboard maintenance is harder to support under this category.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS processing wait. A Canadian data science professional can walk into a port of entry and receive TN status the same day, while H-1B visa requires registration in April, a lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication that can stretch past October. The tradeoff is that TN status requires employer-tied renewal and does not directly support a green card path.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must prepare a signed support letter on company letterhead that identifies your job title, describes your specific duties as a systems analyst, confirms your start date and employment period, and states that the role requires your professional credentials. You bring this letter along with your degree transcripts or credential evaluation and your passport to the port of entry. No USCIS petition is required for Canadian citizens.
How can I find Senior Data Science Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type to surface Senior Data Science Engineer roles at employers who have actively sponsored TN visas before, so you avoid spending time on applications at companies unfamiliar with the process. Generic job boards don't filter by sponsorship history, which means most listings you find there won't distinguish between employers who sponsor and those who don't.
Can Mexican nationals apply for TN status for data science roles the same way Canadians can?
No. Mexican nationals cannot self-petition at a port of entry. You must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, which requires scheduling a visa interview and submitting your employer's support letter and credentials in advance. The annual TN allocation for Mexican nationals is capped, and consular appointment availability varies by location and time of year, so build additional lead time into your job search timeline.