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Visual Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's "Scientific Technician/Technologist" or "Graphic Designer" occupational categories for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Canadians can secure TN status at the port of entry, while Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Position Title
Visual Arts Praxis Adjunct Faculty for the Master in Teaching Program (Winter 2027)
Job Summary
The Evergreen State College seeks a 0.3 FTE, adjunct faculty member for our Master in Teaching program for winter quarter of 2027. We seek faculty with expertise in Visual Arts teacher preparation and prefer expertise in multilingual learner education in the context of Visual Arts.
Successful applicants will teach with an interdisciplinary teacher education team and work in close collaboration with MiT staff. Successful applicants should demonstrate a passion for teaching and skill in working with adult learners. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching elementary and secondary Visual Arts methods.
Applicants should demonstrate interest, skill and commitment to collaboration with teaching colleagues while also working independently with shared goals. We are a coordinated studies program where faculty plan both in community and on their own so that there is continuity in the learning experiences for teacher candidates and clear developmental attention to the goals of the program. This practice also creates interdisciplinary opportunities for faculty to learn.
Winter 2027 courses occur in the evenings after 4pm.
Job Expectations
MiT faculty teach as part of an interdisciplinary team, at a 15:1 student/faculty ratio. We are a coordinated studies program where faculty plan together, which involves extensive meeting time as well as solo preparation, so that there is continuity in the learning experiences for candidates.
Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping teacher candidates develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaborative work. We are particularly interested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and draw on culturally sustaining practices.
A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education or an education-related field
- Experience providing educational opportunities for adult learners
- Minimum of two years of teaching in K-12 classroom
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in education
- Recent full time experience as a certificated Visual Arts teacher in a public school setting
- A teaching endorsement in Visual Arts (active or expired)
- A teaching endorsement in English Language Learners (active or expired)
- Experience working with K-12 multilingual learners
Conditions of Employment
- As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work.
- Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
Application Instructions
- Cover letter which speaks directly to the minimum and preferred qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae including list of all current or former K-12 certifications and endorsements
- List of 3 references with phone and email contact information
- Sample lesson plan and/or syllabi for teaching adults that demonstrate content knowledge and culturally responsive pedagogy in Visual Arts Education (Upload as Document 1).
About Evergreen
Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.
Full time/Part time
Part Time
Salary Information
$3709-$8361 per 4 credits; $6364 at median EY of 20. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Olympia
Start Date
Winter 2027
Open Date
08/28/2026
Review Start Date
Review of completed applications will begin on October 26, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4666
Position Details
Position Title
Visual Arts Praxis Adjunct Faculty for the Master in Teaching Program (Winter 2027)
Job Summary
The Evergreen State College seeks a 0.3 FTE, adjunct faculty member for our Master in Teaching program for winter quarter of 2027. We seek faculty with expertise in Visual Arts teacher preparation and prefer expertise in multilingual learner education in the context of Visual Arts.
Successful applicants will teach with an interdisciplinary teacher education team and work in close collaboration with MiT staff. Successful applicants should demonstrate a passion for teaching and skill in working with adult learners. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching elementary and secondary Visual Arts methods.
Applicants should demonstrate interest, skill and commitment to collaboration with teaching colleagues while also working independently with shared goals. We are a coordinated studies program where faculty plan both in community and on their own so that there is continuity in the learning experiences for teacher candidates and clear developmental attention to the goals of the program. This practice also creates interdisciplinary opportunities for faculty to learn.
Winter 2027 courses occur in the evenings after 4pm.
Job Expectations
MiT faculty teach as part of an interdisciplinary team, at a 15:1 student/faculty ratio. We are a coordinated studies program where faculty plan together, which involves extensive meeting time as well as solo preparation, so that there is continuity in the learning experiences for candidates.
Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping teacher candidates develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaborative work. We are particularly interested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and draw on culturally sustaining practices.
A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education or an education-related field
- Experience providing educational opportunities for adult learners
- Minimum of two years of teaching in K-12 classroom
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in education
- Recent full time experience as a certificated Visual Arts teacher in a public school setting
- A teaching endorsement in Visual Arts (active or expired)
- A teaching endorsement in English Language Learners (active or expired)
- Experience working with K-12 multilingual learners
Conditions of Employment
- As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work.
- Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
Application Instructions
- Cover letter which speaks directly to the minimum and preferred qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae including list of all current or former K-12 certifications and endorsements
- List of 3 references with phone and email contact information
- Sample lesson plan and/or syllabi for teaching adults that demonstrate content knowledge and culturally responsive pedagogy in Visual Arts Education (Upload as Document 1).
About Evergreen
Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.
Full time/Part time
Part Time
Salary Information
$3709-$8361 per 4 credits; $6364 at median EY of 20. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Olympia
Start Date
Winter 2027
Open Date
08/28/2026
Review Start Date
Review of completed applications will begin on October 26, 2026. The posting may close at any time after that.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4666
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Visual Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
TN visa status requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Frame your portfolio around projects demonstrating discipline-specific expertise, such as UX systems, brand identity, or information architecture, not generalist output that CBP officers might classify as a commercial trade.
Verify your degree field matches the job offer
CBP scrutinizes whether your design degree directly supports the offered role. A graphic design or visual communication degree is straightforward. Fine arts or psychology degrees require a clear written rationale from your employer connecting your education to Visual Designer duties.
Target employers with in-house legal or HR teams
Smaller studios often lack the internal capacity to prepare a TN support letter correctly. Design teams at technology firms, financial institutions, and healthcare systems regularly file for TN professionals and already have documented processes for the required employer attestation letter.
Request a detailed offer letter before crossing the border
Canadians get TN status adjudicated at the port of entry, so your offer letter is your only filing document on the day you cross. It must specify your job title, duties, intended start date, full-time or part-time status, and that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a design-related field.
Use Migrate Mate to find Visual Designer roles with active TN sponsorship
Many employers open to sponsorship don't advertise it explicitly. Migrate Mate filters Visual Designer openings by employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor TN visas, saving you the step of screening each posting manually before applying.
Prepare for employer questions about your professional qualifications
Some employers are unfamiliar with the TN visa process and may be unsure about their role in sponsorship. If your prospective employer hesitates, clarify that TN sponsorship is straightforward: they simply need to write a support letter documenting your role, qualifications, and job duties—there's no government filing or certification process required, which makes it much simpler than other visa categories like H-1B visa.
Visual Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Visual Designer qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Visual Designer can qualify under the TN category for Scientific Technician/Technologist or, where the role is primarily graphic in nature, under the Graphic Designer classification. The key requirement is that the position demands at least a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field, and your credential must match. CBP officers have discretion at the port of entry, so a precise offer letter is critical.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Visual Designers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your entry, often the same day you cross the border. H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance, then waiting until October 1 to begin work. For Canadian Visual Designers, TN is substantially faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens face a 5,500-per-year TN cap but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a description of duties, the business purpose of your role, your anticipated length of employment, and confirmation that the position requires a degree in a design-related discipline. This letter, combined with your degree credential and passport, is the complete filing package for Canadian applicants at the port of entry. Mexican applicants additionally complete a DS-160 and attend a consular interview.
Can I search for Visual Designer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Most job postings don't explicitly state TN sponsorship willingness, which makes manual screening time-consuming. Migrate Mate surfaces Visual Designer roles from employers with a documented history of sponsoring TN visas, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to support the process rather than discovering mid-interview that an employer won't file.
Can a Visual Designer on TN status switch employers mid-year?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so you need a new TN tied to your new employer before you start working for them. Canadian professionals typically handle this at the port of entry with a new offer letter, making employer changes relatively straightforward. You don't need to wait for a new fiscal year or re-enter a lottery. USCIS also accepts I-129 petitions for TN status changes without requiring a border crossing if you prefer that route.