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Technical Instructor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, provided your background aligns with the Engineer or Scientific Technician/Technologist categories. Canadian citizens can enter at a port of entry the same day. Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Technical College Faculty - Architectural Drafting/Technology Instructor (Unlimited Full-Time Faculty)
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Tech College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Job Description
Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for an unlimited, full-time Architectural Technology Instructor position in our Architectural Technology Department within the School of Design and Arts starting 2026 Fall Semester.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
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Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both lecture and laboratory settings.
-
Develop and revise instructional materials for both lecture and laboratory courses.
-
Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels.
-
Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Architectural Technology Program, the Department’s administrators, academic advisors, support staff, and all College personnel.
-
Participate actively in the College community through Architectural Technology Department and School of Design and the Arts meetings and College-wide committee work.
-
Utilize campus technology to stay current in the Architectural Technology occupation and connect to faculty, staff, and students; and
-
Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships.
Minneapolis College’s Architectural Technology program provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills to design buildings with computer aided design (CAD) and building information (BID) technology from practicing architects. The college offers the following awards in Architectural Technology:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH THE INITIAL PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE OF APRIL 8, 2026.
Salary Range:
$43,067 - $71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential of Architectural Drafting/Technology
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Education Requirement: Associate’s degree in architectural drafting/technology or a degree in architecture.
-
Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in architectural drafting/technology or as a license/registered architect.
-
Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
-
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment)
Preferred Qualification
-
Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
-
Occupational experience as an Architect.
-
Three years of demonstrated teaching experience in Architecture within a two-year or four-year college or university setting.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of International Building Codes (IBC), Residential Building Codes (RBC), 2024 Energy Building Codes, and sustainability practices in architecture (LEED) and associated social factors.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of REVIT and Auto-CAD software programs.
-
Demonstrated experience in educational learning systems and Microsoft Office software.
-
Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies.
-
Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery and assessing student academic achievement.
Other Requirements
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Variable with evenings and weekends as needed.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunities to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourage application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-24-2026
Open Date:
03-23-2026
Close Date:
05-15-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Josh Kue
Posting Contact Email:
josh.kue@minneapolis.edu
Working Title:
Technical College Faculty - Architectural Drafting/Technology Instructor (Unlimited Full-Time Faculty)
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
Tech College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Job Description
Minneapolis College, a vibrant and inclusive two-year community college in Minnesota, is accepting applications for an unlimited, full-time Architectural Technology Instructor position in our Architectural Technology Department within the School of Design and Arts starting 2026 Fall Semester.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
-
Provide quality teaching in assigned field of study to a very diverse student population in both lecture and laboratory settings.
-
Develop and revise instructional materials for both lecture and laboratory courses.
-
Assess student outcomes at the course, department, and College levels.
-
Establish, cultivate, and maintain collegial and cooperative work relationships with instructors in the Architectural Technology Program, the Department’s administrators, academic advisors, support staff, and all College personnel.
-
Participate actively in the College community through Architectural Technology Department and School of Design and the Arts meetings and College-wide committee work.
-
Utilize campus technology to stay current in the Architectural Technology occupation and connect to faculty, staff, and students; and
-
Participate in ongoing professional development activities and professional association memberships.
Minneapolis College’s Architectural Technology program provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills to design buildings with computer aided design (CAD) and building information (BID) technology from practicing architects. The college offers the following awards in Architectural Technology:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH THE INITIAL PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE OF APRIL 8, 2026.
Salary Range:
$43,067 - $71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential of Architectural Drafting/Technology
-
Education Requirement: Associate’s degree in architectural drafting/technology or a degree in architecture.
-
Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in architectural drafting/technology or as a license/registered architect.
-
Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
-
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement (to be completed within first three years of employment)
Preferred Qualification
-
Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
-
Occupational experience as an Architect.
-
Three years of demonstrated teaching experience in Architecture within a two-year or four-year college or university setting.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of International Building Codes (IBC), Residential Building Codes (RBC), 2024 Energy Building Codes, and sustainability practices in architecture (LEED) and associated social factors.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of REVIT and Auto-CAD software programs.
-
Demonstrated experience in educational learning systems and Microsoft Office software.
-
Experience developing and using student-centered, active, and experiential learning strategies.
-
Experience incorporating technology into curriculum delivery and assessing student academic achievement.
Other Requirements
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Variable with evenings and weekends as needed.
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunities to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourage application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-24-2026
Open Date:
03-23-2026
Close Date:
05-15-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Josh Kue
Posting Contact Email:
josh.kue@minneapolis.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Technical Instructor
Align your credentials to TN categories
Technical Instructor doesn't appear verbatim on the TN visa occupation list. Your offer letter and credentials must map to Engineer, Scientific Technician, or Computer Systems Analyst. A mismatch in job title versus duties is a common denial trigger at the border.
Request a duty-specific offer letter
Ask your prospective employer to describe your instructional duties in terms of the underlying technical discipline, not just teaching. CBP officers assess the offer letter on the spot, and vague language like 'trains employees' won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Prioritize engineering firms, defense contractors, and technical training companies with recent visa filings. These employers have experience navigating work visa sponsorship and are more likely to understand the straightforward TN process during your offer negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate to filter TN-ready employers
Search for Technical Instructor roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with work visa sponsorship. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa process.
Prepare your credentials package before any interview
Compile your degree transcripts, any engineering licensure or technical certifications, and a clear credential-to-role summary before your first employer conversation. Canadian applicants can be admitted at a land port the same day once documents are in order.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate, which adds weeks to the process. Factor this into your start date negotiation so your employer isn't caught off guard by the additional lead time.
Technical Instructor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Technical Instructor qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Technical Instructor isn't a standalone TN occupation, but the role can qualify under categories like Engineer, Scientific Technician/Technologist, or Computer Systems Analyst depending on what you're teaching and your underlying credentials. The key is that your job duties and degree must align with an approved TN category. A job title alone doesn't determine eligibility, the substance of the work does.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Technical Instructor roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can start as soon as your employer issues the offer letter and CBP approves you at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires winning a random lottery, costs significantly more to file, and takes months longer. For a Technical Instructor role that maps to an approved TN occupation, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor me for TN status?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter that specifies your job title, duties, the qualifying TN occupation category, your anticipated length of employment, and your educational credentials. CBP does not require I-129 filing for Canadian citizens at the border, but the offer letter must be detailed enough for the officer to approve TN status on the spot.
Where can I find Technical Instructor jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lets you filter Technical Instructor openings by TN visa sponsorship availability, so you're only looking at employers already willing to support your status. Most general job boards don't surface visa sponsorship data, which wastes time on applications that go nowhere.
Can I switch from a different visa status to TN as a Technical Instructor?
Yes. If you're currently in the U.S. on F-1, H-1B, or another nonimmigrant status, you can apply for a change of status to TN by filing Form I-129 with USCIS. Alternatively, Canadian citizens can exit and re-enter at a land port to obtain TN status directly. Mexican citizens must obtain TN status through a U.S. consulate abroad.