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Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Instructional Technology program at Georgia Southern University prepares educators and educational professionals to enhance teaching and learning through the effective and ethical use of technology. Offered fully online, the program serves teachers, school librarians, instructional supervisors, and post-secondary professionals, with an emphasis on developing leadership in instructional technology. The successful candidate will contribute to the program’s mission through high-quality online teaching, research, student mentorship, and curriculum development while supporting innovation and addressing emerging trends and technologies in education.
Job Summary
Reporting to the chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Instructional Technology requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in instructional technology, including online courses; mentoring students; maintaining an active research agenda, including scholarly publications and pursuit of external funding; contributing to curriculum and program development; and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The position is an academic (10-month), tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree in Instructional Technology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Instructional Technology, by August 1, 2027;
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline;
- Higher education teaching experience;
- Experience teaching online;
- Experience in academic program coordination or direction for the associate level;
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives;
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development;
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications
- K-12 teaching experience;
- School library background;
- Research expertise in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, learning analytics, or computer science education;
- Experience with or potential to secure external funding, commensurate with career stage.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 19, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Search Chair Name: Dr. Ceren Ocak
Email: cocak@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0081
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education/departments/leadership-technology-human-development. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
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About us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Instructional Technology program at Georgia Southern University prepares educators and educational professionals to enhance teaching and learning through the effective and ethical use of technology. Offered fully online, the program serves teachers, school librarians, instructional supervisors, and post-secondary professionals, with an emphasis on developing leadership in instructional technology. The successful candidate will contribute to the program’s mission through high-quality online teaching, research, student mentorship, and curriculum development while supporting innovation and addressing emerging trends and technologies in education.
Job Summary
Reporting to the chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Instructional Technology requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in instructional technology, including online courses; mentoring students; maintaining an active research agenda, including scholarly publications and pursuit of external funding; contributing to curriculum and program development; and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The position is an academic (10-month), tenure-track appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree in Instructional Technology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Instructional Technology, by August 1, 2027;
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline;
- Higher education teaching experience;
- Experience teaching online;
- Experience in academic program coordination or direction for the associate level;
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives;
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development;
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications
- K-12 teaching experience;
- School library background;
- Research expertise in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, learning analytics, or computer science education;
- Experience with or potential to secure external funding, commensurate with career stage.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 19, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Search Chair Name: Dr. Ceren Ocak
Email: cocak@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0081
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education/departments/leadership-technology-human-development. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
Background Check
Standard + Education
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Special Education Instructional Assistant
Match your credentials to the Social Worker category
TN visa classification for this role typically requires a bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a closely related field. Gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying, since officers assess the degree-to-job alignment at the point of entry.
Target school districts with documented sponsorship history
Public and charter school districts that already employ visa-sponsored workers in support staff roles are far more likely to understand the employer letter requirements. Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with recent visa filings to identify districts actively sponsoring work visas for instructional or educational assistant roles.
Request a TN-compliant offer letter before anything else
Your employer letter must state your prearranged full-time or part-time status, job duties, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and the TN classification being sought. Missing any of these elements causes port-of-entry or consular denials that delay your start date.
Clarify your role duties to avoid RFE risk
Officers sometimes challenge whether instructional assistant duties meet the professional standard required for TN. Your offer letter should describe duties that require specialized knowledge, such as implementing IEPs or conducting behavioral assessments, not general classroom support tasks.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers actively sponsoring TN roles
Filtering by visa sponsorship type saves time when the job market is full of postings that won't support TN status. Migrate Mate surfaces special education employers with recent visa filings so you can focus your applications on realistic opportunities.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing timelines early
Mexican nationals cannot use the expedited border entry process available to Canadians and must attend a U.S. consular interview. Schedule your appointment as soon as you have a signed offer letter, since wait times at U.S. consulates in Mexico can extend several weeks.
Special Education Instructional Assistant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Special Education Instructional Assistant role qualify for TN visa status?
It can qualify under the USMCA's Social Worker professional category, but the classification depends on your specific duties and degree. If your role involves implementing Individualized Education Programs or providing specialized behavioral support, and you hold a bachelor's degree in social work or education, most CBP officers and consular officers will accept the TN classification. Roles limited to general aide duties without a professional degree requirement are harder to support.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN visa sponsorship for Special Education Instructional Assistant positions is faster and more predictable than H-1B visa. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. Canadian citizens can often begin work within days of a port-of-entry approval. H-1B visa requires your employer to file a petition and wait for USCIS processing, which can take months even with premium processing, and selection is not guaranteed.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that confirms your job title, a description of duties requiring specialized knowledge, your citizenship, the TN visa category being requested, and whether the position is full-time or part-time. School districts sometimes issue generic offer letters that omit the TN-specific language, so review the letter carefully before submitting it at the border or consulate.
How can I find Special Education Instructional Assistant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job listings don't specify which visa types an employer will support, which makes the search frustrating. Migrate Mate filters openings by verified sponsorship type, including TN, so you can identify school districts and educational organizations that have already committed to sponsoring candidates rather than discovering mid-interview that sponsorship isn't available.
Can Mexican citizens get TN status for this role, and is there a cap?
Mexican citizens are eligible for TN status for Special Education Instructional Assistant roles under the same USMCA professional categories as Canadians, but the process differs. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, and USMCA limits TN status for Mexican citizens to 5,500 approvals annually across all categories. Canadian citizens have no numerical cap and can use border entry.