Teaching Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New Mexico
Teaching assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New Mexico are concentrated at major research universities and K-12 districts across the state. The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces are the most active sponsors, alongside Albuquerque Public Schools. International candidates typically find the strongest opportunities in STEM and language instruction fields.
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Requisition ID req36793
Working Title Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry
Position Grade 08
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our undergraduate teaching labs. This tech will be working with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. This position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential!
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab.
- Maintaining laboratory facilities, instrumentation, and stockroom for experiments.
- Planning laboratory exercises with faculty.
- Testing and conducting experiments, exercises, instrumentation and demonstrations.
- Providing technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.
The working schedule for this position is variable and may be negotiated with the position supervisor. M-Th typically (Monday/Wednesday are typically 11:30a - 9:30p; Tuesday/Thursday are typically 8:30a - 6:30p). Evening hours are required. Work schedules may vary from semester to semester depending on student demand. Overtime hours will be required periodically.
*The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience*
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the Chemistry, Biology or Bio-Chem preferred.
- Experience working in and providing technical support for an undergraduate teaching lab.
- Experience preparing chemical solutions and setting up experiments for undergraduate teaching labs.
- Experience managing undergraduate teaching lab facility.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $18.27 - $20.89 per hour (dependent on education and experience)
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 6/30/2026
Eligible for Remote Work No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter, to include 3 Professional references, preferably Supervisory. Official transcripts would be required of position finalist for highest degree earned.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Teaching Lab Technician
Requisition ID req36793
Working Title Teaching Lab Technician Chemistry
Position Grade 08
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is looking for a Teaching Lab Tech for our undergraduate teaching labs. This tech will be working with a current team of other Techs in a dynamic group supporting numerous students per semester. This position requires successful teamwork and an excitement for an academic environment. Student support is essential!
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing chemicals, lab equipment, and student drawers for teaching lab.
- Maintaining laboratory facilities, instrumentation, and stockroom for experiments.
- Planning laboratory exercises with faculty.
- Testing and conducting experiments, exercises, instrumentation and demonstrations.
- Providing technical assistance to staff and teaching assistants concerning experimental preparations and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards of laboratory operations.
The working schedule for this position is variable and may be negotiated with the position supervisor. M-Th typically (Monday/Wednesday are typically 11:30a - 9:30p; Tuesday/Thursday are typically 8:30a - 6:30p). Evening hours are required. Work schedules may vary from semester to semester depending on student demand. Overtime hours will be required periodically.
*The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience*
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the Chemistry, Biology or Bio-Chem preferred.
- Experience working in and providing technical support for an undergraduate teaching lab.
- Experience preparing chemical solutions and setting up experiments for undergraduate teaching labs.
- Experience managing undergraduate teaching lab facility.
- Experience working in a team environment.
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Chemistry Department (889A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $18.27 - $20.89 per hour (dependent on education and experience)
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 6/30/2026
Eligible for Remote Work No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter, to include 3 Professional references, preferably Supervisory. Official transcripts would be required of position finalist for highest degree earned.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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Which employers in New Mexico sponsor visas for teaching assistants?
The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University are the most consistent sponsors for teaching assistant roles, primarily supporting graduate-level positions in research and instruction. New Mexico Tech in Socorro and Eastern New Mexico University in Portales also sponsor international teaching assistants. K-12 districts including Albuquerque Public Schools and Las Cruces Public Schools have sponsored visas for classroom paraprofessionals and bilingual instructional staff.
Which visa types are most common for teaching assistant roles in New Mexico?
The J-1 visa Exchange Visitor visa is widely used for university teaching assistants, particularly for international graduate students in research and academic exchange programs. The H-1B visa is less common for standard TA roles but applies when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree and meets specialty occupation criteria. F-1 students on OPT or CPT may also work as teaching assistants during authorized periods. Bilingual K-12 aides may see TN visa eligibility if they are Canadian or Mexican nationals in qualifying instructional roles.
How to find teaching assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New Mexico?
Migrate Mate filters teaching assistant job listings specifically for roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship in New Mexico, saving you from sorting through postings that won't consider international candidates. You can filter by location to focus on Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Socorro, where university and district hiring is most active. Migrate Mate is particularly useful for identifying graduate TA openings at research institutions that routinely support J-1 and H-1B applicants.
Which cities in New Mexico have the most teaching assistant sponsorship opportunities?
Albuquerque has the highest concentration of teaching assistant sponsorship opportunities, driven by the University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools. Las Cruces is the second-strongest market, anchored by New Mexico State University. Socorro, home to New Mexico Tech, is a smaller but notable hub for STEM-focused teaching assistant roles. These three cities account for the large majority of international TA hiring activity across the state.
Are there any New Mexico-specific considerations for teaching assistant visa sponsorship?
New Mexico's high proportion of Spanish-speaking students makes bilingual teaching assistants particularly in demand, especially in border-adjacent districts. University TA positions are typically tied to graduate enrollment, so sponsorship and employment status are linked to academic standing. New Mexico's public universities must comply with Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements when sponsoring H-1B teaching staff, which affects how roles are classified and posted. International candidates should confirm whether a specific position qualifies as a specialty occupation before applying.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching assistant jobs in New Mexico?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.