Education Jobs in Tennessee with H-1B Sponsorship
H-1B visa sponsorship education jobs in Tennessee are concentrated at major research universities and large school districts across the state. Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee system, and Metro Nashville Public Schools are among the employers with documented sponsorship activity. Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis anchor most hiring, particularly for faculty, research, instructional technology, and specialized curriculum roles.
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Position Title: Clinical Supervisor-Dental Hygiene
Division: College of Health Sciences
Department: Dental Hygiene
Number of hours per week: 37.5 hours
Days to be worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)
Job Type: Full-Time
Campus: Main Campus
Position Number: 106240
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis: Monthly
Job Description
Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Clinical Supervisor-Dental Hygiene.
This position is responsible for supervising student clinicians and serves as part of the academic team. Working closely with all members of that team, students, supervisory dentist, and other members of the administrative team to transfer clinical and curricular knowledge to dental hygiene students through their pre-clinical and clinical experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides focused clinical instruction and supervision to dental hygiene students in the principles of dental hygiene practice at the freshman and sophomore levels.
- Render remediation to enrolled students in conjunction with clinic performance.
- Conducts evaluation of performance skill and competency assessments using current management technology.
- Work cohesively with academic team to assess Student Learning Outcomes, SLO in relation to Program Outcomes, PO.
- Work cohesively with First and Second year LEAD to contribute to team development of clinical syllabi and evaluation procedures.
- Submits midterm and final clinical grades for students enrolled in clinical sections.
- Attend mandatory faculty meetings and team meetings as scheduled.
- Develop evidence-based clinical research (scholarly work) in conjunction with clinical teaching.
- Work cohesively with members of the academic team to analyze/assess curriculum based performance data from management software (TalEval, Ascend Academic - may be transitioning to new systems).
- Work cohesively with academic team to develop calibration exercises to enhance team performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested (e.g. recruitment engagements, community volunteering).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
- State of Tennessee license to practice Dental Hygiene in good standing.
- Minimum of three (3) years of “clinical practice” experience.
University or Community College teaching experience from an ADA / CODA accredited dental hygiene program preferred but not mandatory.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date: 04/01/2026
Close Date: 04/15/2026
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
References
Minimum References Required: 2
Recommendation Deadline: 04/17/2026
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Transcript 2
Optional Documents
- Transcript 3
- Other

Position Title: Clinical Supervisor-Dental Hygiene
Division: College of Health Sciences
Department: Dental Hygiene
Number of hours per week: 37.5 hours
Days to be worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)
Job Type: Full-Time
Campus: Main Campus
Position Number: 106240
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis: Monthly
Job Description
Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Clinical Supervisor-Dental Hygiene.
This position is responsible for supervising student clinicians and serves as part of the academic team. Working closely with all members of that team, students, supervisory dentist, and other members of the administrative team to transfer clinical and curricular knowledge to dental hygiene students through their pre-clinical and clinical experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides focused clinical instruction and supervision to dental hygiene students in the principles of dental hygiene practice at the freshman and sophomore levels.
- Render remediation to enrolled students in conjunction with clinic performance.
- Conducts evaluation of performance skill and competency assessments using current management technology.
- Work cohesively with academic team to assess Student Learning Outcomes, SLO in relation to Program Outcomes, PO.
- Work cohesively with First and Second year LEAD to contribute to team development of clinical syllabi and evaluation procedures.
- Submits midterm and final clinical grades for students enrolled in clinical sections.
- Attend mandatory faculty meetings and team meetings as scheduled.
- Develop evidence-based clinical research (scholarly work) in conjunction with clinical teaching.
- Work cohesively with members of the academic team to analyze/assess curriculum based performance data from management software (TalEval, Ascend Academic - may be transitioning to new systems).
- Work cohesively with academic team to develop calibration exercises to enhance team performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested (e.g. recruitment engagements, community volunteering).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
- State of Tennessee license to practice Dental Hygiene in good standing.
- Minimum of three (3) years of “clinical practice” experience.
University or Community College teaching experience from an ADA / CODA accredited dental hygiene program preferred but not mandatory.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date: 04/01/2026
Close Date: 04/15/2026
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
References
Minimum References Required: 2
Recommendation Deadline: 04/17/2026
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Transcript 2
Optional Documents
- Transcript 3
- Other
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Which education employers in Tennessee sponsor H-1B visas?
Tennessee's most active H-1B sponsors in education include Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee (Knoxville and Memphis campuses), Tennessee State University, and Belmont University. Large public school districts such as Metro Nashville Public Schools and Shelby County Schools have also filed H-1B petitions, typically for specialized instructional or administrative roles that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most education H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Nashville leads the state in education H-1B activity, driven by Vanderbilt University, Belmont, and one of the country's largest school districts. Knoxville follows, anchored by the University of Tennessee's flagship campus. Memphis is a third concentration point, with the University of Memphis and Shelby County Schools both filing petitions. Smaller university towns like Murfreesboro (Middle Tennessee State University) also see periodic activity.
What types of education roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Tennessee?
Roles that consistently qualify include tenured and tenure-track faculty positions, postdoctoral researchers, instructional designers, curriculum specialists, and education technology roles requiring a specialized degree. Positions in student affairs, general administration, or K-12 classroom teaching are less commonly sponsored because they may not meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, which requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum entry requirement for the role.
How do I find education H-1B sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface education roles in Tennessee where employers have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship. This saves significant time compared to reviewing individual university career portals or district postings manually. Migrate Mate updates listings regularly, so checking back frequently improves your chances of catching new postings early.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in education?
Tennessee's public universities are state institutions, which means their H-1B filings are subject to public records laws and are well-documented in DOL disclosure data. State budget cycles can affect hiring timelines at public schools and universities, so sponsored positions may open in concentrated periods around legislative appropriations. Private institutions like Vanderbilt have more hiring flexibility year-round. Cap-exempt status applies to most accredited universities, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B education jobs in Tennessee?
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.
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