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Sports roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, such as kinesiology, sports management, or physical education. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap lottery. Mexican nationals go through consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time innovative and collaborative Clinical and Sport Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This newly created position provides a unique opportunity to develop and shape a fully integrated sport psychology and mental health program within a comprehensive sports medicine model. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leaders across Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics to establish strategic partnerships, develop innovative programming, and expand access to evidence-based mental health and performance services for athletes throughout the region.
Based primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, this position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for both in-person and virtual clinical services.
This role is ideal for a psychologist who is passionate about mental performance enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, community outreach, and clinical care. The position will support athletes across the lifespan, including youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and elite performers, while helping build a regional center of excellence in sport psychology and athlete mental health.
QUALIFICATIONS
The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.
All applicants are required to apply online at the UMB Taleo website at:
Job Search - Basic Search (taleo.net) Job Number 260000QW
Please attach your letter of introduction and CV.
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Part-time 50% FTE: $60,000-80,000
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Full-time 100% FTE: $120,000-$160,000
The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments
Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time innovative and collaborative Clinical and Sport Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This newly created position provides a unique opportunity to develop and shape a fully integrated sport psychology and mental health program within a comprehensive sports medicine model. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leaders across Sports Medicine, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics to establish strategic partnerships, develop innovative programming, and expand access to evidence-based mental health and performance services for athletes throughout the region.
Based primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, this position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for both in-person and virtual clinical services.
This role is ideal for a psychologist who is passionate about mental performance enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, community outreach, and clinical care. The position will support athletes across the lifespan, including youth, high school, collegiate, recreational, and elite performers, while helping build a regional center of excellence in sport psychology and athlete mental health.
QUALIFICATIONS
The positions carry faculty appointments at the University and offer exciting opportunities for clinical care, teaching and research. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.
All applicants are required to apply online at the UMB Taleo website at:
Job Search - Basic Search (taleo.net) Job Number 260000QW
Please attach your letter of introduction and CV.
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Part-time 50% FTE: $60,000-80,000
Salary range for Assistant Professor PhD/PsyD, Full-time 100% FTE: $120,000-$160,000
The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Faculty
Organization: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments
Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026
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Align your credentials to the job description
TN visa approval depends on a direct match between your degree field and the specific sports role. A kinesiology degree supports a strength coach position; a physical education degree supports an athletic trainer role. Mismatches are the most common denial trigger.
Target employers with active athlete support programs
Professional sports organizations, university athletic departments, and sports medicine clinics sponsor TN workers more consistently than general fitness businesses. Look for employers that already have HR infrastructure for international hires and immigration compliance teams.
Get your support letter written before accepting an offer
Your employer's support letter must describe the specialty occupation duties, your degree relevance, and employment terms. Canadians present this at the port of entry. Request a draft early so errors don't stall your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find sports roles with TN sponsorship
Not every sports employer understands TN visa requirements or knows they can hire without an H-1B lottery. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively open to TN sponsorship, saving you from applying to roles where immigration support isn't available.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
TN visa eligibility requires the position to routinely require a relevant bachelor's degree. General coaching or fitness instruction roles often don't meet this bar. Athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and sports psychologists with appropriate degrees typically qualify.
Mexican applicants should schedule consular appointments early
TN visas for Mexican citizens require a consular interview and are subject to an annual cap. Appointment wait times vary by consulate and season. Have your employer prepare a detailed support letter and file your DS-160 form as soon as they confirm the offer in writing.
Sports TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports roles actually qualify for a TN visa?
The TN visa covers sports roles that require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Athletic trainers with a kinesiology or athletic training degree, exercise physiologists, sports psychologists, and sports nutritionists typically qualify. General coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction roles without a degree requirement usually do not meet the specialty occupation standard.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for sports professionals?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, involves a random lottery, and caps total issuances each fiscal year. For Canadian sports professionals with a qualifying degree, TN is significantly faster and more predictable than the H-1B process.
Can I change sports employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization for each employer. Your TN status is employer-specific, so if you leave one sports organization and join another, your new employer must provide a new support letter and you must obtain new TN status before starting work. Canadians can do this at any port of entry.
Where can I find sports employers who will sponsor a TN visa?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship. It surfaces sports roles from employers who are already open to sponsoring TN workers, so you're not spending time on applications where immigration support isn't available. University athletic programs, professional sports organizations, and sports medicine clinics are the most consistent sponsors.
Does a Mexican national need to file anything with the U.S. government to apply for a sports TN visa?
No. The TN visa does not require any Department of Labor filing, unlike H-1B. Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate need a valid job offer, a support letter from their employer outlining the specialty occupation duties, proof of their qualifying degree, and a completed DS-160 form. There is no government labor certification process involved with TN sponsorship.