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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
JOB INFORMATION
Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
The Robert Stempel College Of Public Health & Social Work At Florida International University (FIU) Invites Applications For Two Full-time, Tenure-earning/tenure-track Faculty Positions In The Department Of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) Under Two Main Concentrations:
- Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Environmental Health Sciences (EHS)
- Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured) - Brain, Behavior, and the Environment (BBE)
FIU's Stempel College School of Public Health is ranked 36th among all public universities nationwide (U.S. News & World Report). The College also ranks 15th in NIH funding among public universities (Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research). Located in Miami - a vibrant global hub near world-renowned beaches and the Florida Keys - Stempel College offers an exceptional setting for impactful public health research and education. To learn more about Stempel College, please refer to our 2025 Impact Report.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
We seek energetic, visionary scholars whose research advances understanding of how environmental exposures shape human health. Desired areas of expertise include environmental health sciences, carcinogenesis, environmental toxicology, precision environmental health, and neurotoxicology (Assistant Professor, EHS), as well as environmental neuroscience or neurotoxicology examining the impacts of pollutants on brain health, behavior, and neurological outcomes (Assistant/Associate Professor, BBE).
RESEARCH FOCUS AND FUNDING EXPECTATIONS
Successful candidates must demonstrate current extramural funding and scholarly productivity for the Associate Professor position in the neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease area and strong potential to obtain funding as PI for the Assistant Professor position in EHS and BBE concentrations.
DEPARTMENTAL STRENGTHS & COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The Department Of Environmental Health Sciences Conducts Innovative Research Aimed At Reducing The Health Impacts Of Environmental Hazards Through Science, Education, And Community Service. Faculty Expertise Spans:
- Exposure sciences and exposomics
- Integration of multi-omics and exposomics
- Toxicology and stem cell biology
- Occupational and Environmental epidemiology
- Neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction
- Oxidative stress and gene-environment interactions
- Cancer, mental health, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders
EHS is home to one of FIU's Emerging Preeminent Programs: Brain, Behavior, & the Environment (BBE). The department also leads a newly awarded NIEHS Training Grant in Environmental Neuroscience, in collaboration with the departments of Psychology at FIU. Multiage human cohorts with available data, environmental and biological samples are followed by the EHS Department including the 9/11 World Trade Center responders living in Florida. These cohorts target research on neurocognitive impacts, cancer, mental health, and respiratory disease.
CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS
Successful Applicants Are Expected To Contribute To The Research, Teaching, And Service Missions That Support The Continued Growth Of The Department, College, And University. Responsibilities May Include:
- Build upon existing departmental strengths in environmental health sciences and environmental neuroscience
- Maintaining an active, externally funded research program
- Contributing to graduate education through teaching and mentoring
- Engaging in interdisciplinary research across the College and University
- Advancing the mission to expand knowledge of how environmental pollutants impact chronic disease and population health
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a field relevant to environmental or occupational health. Competitive applicants should have a track record of peer-reviewed publications, and effective teaching in the relevant discipline. Applicants for Associate Professor should hold extramural collaborative funded research as Principal Investigator, and applicants for Assistant Professor should demonstrate strong potential to obtain funding as PI. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536809 (Assistant Professor) and 536811 (Assistant/Associate Professor) at careers.fiu.edu. Candidates need to provide a cover letter highlighting their professional experience and vision of their work, as well as their curriculum vitae in a single pdf binder file. Candidates will also need to provide the names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will only be contacted as determined by the search committee. Application review will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Dr. Roberto Lucchini, email: rlucchin@fiu.edu.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
JOB CATEGORY
Faculty
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Background Check
HOW TO APPLY
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
HOW TO APPLY
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
DISCLOSURES
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
ABOUT FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
JOB INFORMATION
Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Environmental Health Sciences
The Robert Stempel College Of Public Health & Social Work At Florida International University (FIU) Invites Applications For Two Full-time, Tenure-earning/tenure-track Faculty Positions In The Department Of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) Under Two Main Concentrations:
- Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Environmental Health Sciences (EHS)
- Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured) - Brain, Behavior, and the Environment (BBE)
FIU's Stempel College School of Public Health is ranked 36th among all public universities nationwide (U.S. News & World Report). The College also ranks 15th in NIH funding among public universities (Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research). Located in Miami - a vibrant global hub near world-renowned beaches and the Florida Keys - Stempel College offers an exceptional setting for impactful public health research and education. To learn more about Stempel College, please refer to our 2025 Impact Report.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
We seek energetic, visionary scholars whose research advances understanding of how environmental exposures shape human health. Desired areas of expertise include environmental health sciences, carcinogenesis, environmental toxicology, precision environmental health, and neurotoxicology (Assistant Professor, EHS), as well as environmental neuroscience or neurotoxicology examining the impacts of pollutants on brain health, behavior, and neurological outcomes (Assistant/Associate Professor, BBE).
RESEARCH FOCUS AND FUNDING EXPECTATIONS
Successful candidates must demonstrate current extramural funding and scholarly productivity for the Associate Professor position in the neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disease area and strong potential to obtain funding as PI for the Assistant Professor position in EHS and BBE concentrations.
DEPARTMENTAL STRENGTHS & COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
The Department Of Environmental Health Sciences Conducts Innovative Research Aimed At Reducing The Health Impacts Of Environmental Hazards Through Science, Education, And Community Service. Faculty Expertise Spans:
- Exposure sciences and exposomics
- Integration of multi-omics and exposomics
- Toxicology and stem cell biology
- Occupational and Environmental epidemiology
- Neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction
- Oxidative stress and gene-environment interactions
- Cancer, mental health, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders
EHS is home to one of FIU's Emerging Preeminent Programs: Brain, Behavior, & the Environment (BBE). The department also leads a newly awarded NIEHS Training Grant in Environmental Neuroscience, in collaboration with the departments of Psychology at FIU. Multiage human cohorts with available data, environmental and biological samples are followed by the EHS Department including the 9/11 World Trade Center responders living in Florida. These cohorts target research on neurocognitive impacts, cancer, mental health, and respiratory disease.
CANDIDATE EXPECTATIONS
Successful Applicants Are Expected To Contribute To The Research, Teaching, And Service Missions That Support The Continued Growth Of The Department, College, And University. Responsibilities May Include:
- Build upon existing departmental strengths in environmental health sciences and environmental neuroscience
- Maintaining an active, externally funded research program
- Contributing to graduate education through teaching and mentoring
- Engaging in interdisciplinary research across the College and University
- Advancing the mission to expand knowledge of how environmental pollutants impact chronic disease and population health
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in a field relevant to environmental or occupational health. Competitive applicants should have a track record of peer-reviewed publications, and effective teaching in the relevant discipline. Applicants for Associate Professor should hold extramural collaborative funded research as Principal Investigator, and applicants for Assistant Professor should demonstrate strong potential to obtain funding as PI. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536809 (Assistant Professor) and 536811 (Assistant/Associate Professor) at careers.fiu.edu. Candidates need to provide a cover letter highlighting their professional experience and vision of their work, as well as their curriculum vitae in a single pdf binder file. Candidates will also need to provide the names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will only be contacted as determined by the search committee. Application review will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Chair of the Search & Screen Committee, Dr. Roberto Lucchini, email: rlucchin@fiu.edu.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
JOB CATEGORY
Faculty
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Background Check
HOW TO APPLY
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
HOW TO APPLY
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
DISCLOSURES
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Tips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Environmental Consultant
Document your environmental science credentials precisely
TN visa officers scrutinize whether your degree field aligns with environmental consulting work. A civil engineering or earth sciences degree ties more cleanly to the role than a general science credential. Gather transcripts, professional licensing records, and any provincial or national certifications before you apply.
Target firms with active federal contract work
Consulting firms holding EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or DOE contracts file TN petitions regularly and understand the documentation requirements. Searching by contract holder rather than job board category gets you to employers who already know how TN sponsorship works for environmental roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Sorting through job listings that omit visa details wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Environmental Consultant roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you're applying where sponsorship experience is already established rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Request a role-specific offer letter from your employer
Your offer letter must describe the position as requiring specialized environmental knowledge, not just general technical skills. CBP officers at the border use this letter to assess TN eligibility on the spot, so vague language about 'consulting duties' creates unnecessary risk of a secondary review.
Clarify which TN category your role falls under
Environmental consulting sits at the intersection of several TN-eligible categories, including Environmental Engineer and Scientific Technician. USCIS and CBP occupational definitions shape which category immigration officials accept at your port of entry. Confirm the correct classification before your employer drafts their support letter, since a mismatched category is a common denial trigger.
Prepare for Canadian border entry with a complete packet
Canadians applying at a port of entry need the offer letter, credential evidence, and any supporting technical documentation in a single organized packet. CBP officers make TN decisions on the spot, so incomplete or disorganized documentation can result in a denial with no immediate appeal path.
Senior Environmental Consultant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Environmental Consultant role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Environmental Consultant positions typically qualify under the TN Environmental Engineer or Scientific Technician/Technologist categories, depending on your degree and the scope of work. Your offer letter must describe duties that require specialized environmental expertise, and your academic credentials must align with the specific TN category your employer selects. CBP makes the final determination at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for environmental consulting roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month wait for approval. Canadians can receive TN status at the border the same day with a qualifying offer letter. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and a wait until October 1 of the fiscal year. For Senior Environmental Consultants with Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path.
What credentials do I need to support a TN application as an environmental consultant?
You need a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly tied to environmental work, such as environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or civil engineering. Provincial or national professional engineering licenses strengthen your application but are not always required. The closer your degree field matches the specific TN category on your offer letter, the cleaner your application will be at the border or consulate.
Where can I find Senior Environmental Consultant jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job listings don't specify whether an employer is willing to sponsor TN visas, which means you spend significant time on outreach that goes nowhere. Migrate Mate filters Senior Environmental Consultant openings by employers with recent visa filings, removing that uncertainty before you apply. Searching there first means your applications go to employers already experienced with visa sponsorship and support letter preparation.
Can Mexican nationals get TN sponsorship for environmental consulting roles, and is the process different?
Yes, Mexican nationals can obtain TN status for qualifying environmental consulting roles, but the process differs from the Canadian experience. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a TN visa stamp before entering, rather than seeking approval at the border. There is also a numerical limit on TN visas for Mexican nationals each year, so timing your application relative to fiscal year availability is a practical consideration.