Teaching Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee
Tennessee's teaching sector draws international educators to public school districts, private K-12 schools, and universities across Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. Shelby County Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and Tennessee's public university system are among the employers that have historically supported visa sponsorship for qualified teaching professionals.
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The Lab Teaching Staff is part of the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for assisting in the education of students in multiple major disciplines, primarily Pre-Health Professional. This position has staff persons to teach, develop coursework, and to implement the overall Academic Goals of the Department and University. Lab Teaching Staff allow the Course Coordinator to maintain a consistent level of education across all lab sections of each of the Introductory Biology Laboratory courses offered. Reporting directly to the Course Coordinator, the Lab Teaching Staff interact directly with undergraduate students, graduate students, Introductory Biology Laboratory Faculty, Departmental Faculty, and may have interactions outside of the Department with other schools within Vanderbilt University, and abroad to other institutions on a daily basis.
The Lab Teaching Staff will be responsible for implementing the directives of the Course Coordinator. The Lab Teaching Staff will both teach multiple sections within the Introductory Biology Laboratory courses and prepare all of the chemical reagents and laboratory equipment needed for any given experiment. Additionally, the Lab Teaching Staff is responsible for responding to student and TA inquiries both inside and outside of the laboratory and offering guidance to graduate teaching assistants. Ultimately, the Lab Teaching Staff is responsible for the success of the following Introductory Laboratory Biology Courses: BSCI 1510L, 1511L, and 1512L.
The Lab Teaching Staff will work with other team members in a progressive, communal, and professional atmosphere that encourages innovation and progress while consistently maintaining a high standard to keep the Introductory Biology Laboratory courses operating at a high level of educational outreach for the development of undergraduates.
The Department of Biological Sciences has an excellent staff to facilitate issue resolution involving personnel, financial management, supply and equipment orders proposal submission, and infrastructure. The faculty in the department carry out diverse research projects and often collaborate with other members within the department and in nearby departments. This department covers a broad spectrum of biology, from molecules and cells to tissues and organisms to populations and ecosystems. Award-winning faculty and graduate students teach and carry out research in Biochemistry, Structural Biology and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, and Neurobiology.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the Course Coordinator to design and implement laboratory activities that will emphasize key learning objectives for the courses taught.
- Teach two or more sections of Introductory Biology Laboratory courses (BSCI 1510L, 1511L, 1512L) for majors each semester. This includes mentoring students conducting a laboratory research experiment in BSCI 1510L and designing/implementing an introductory level research project in BSCI 1512L.
- Work in a laboratory setting to make necessary chemical and biological reagents for laboratory experiments using sterile and safe laboratory practices.
- Involved in information management (grades, creation and maintenance of content, quizzes, and tests in Brightspace/TopHat course learning platforms). Work with Lab Course Coordinator to attend to all re-grade requests for student assignments.
- Keep a well-organized inventory of laboratory equipment and chemicals used in the Introductory Biology Laboratories.
- Administer online quizzes to students in all sections of Introductory Biology Laboratory courses offered using the online platform TopHat. Transfer student grades from the TopHat platform to Brightspace.
- Schedule and hold office hours during each semester. Respond to student inquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
- Routinely clean and repair equipment within the laboratory to maintain optimal performance. Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and hard surfaces on a regular basis.
- Work with personnel within the Department of Biological Sciences to coordinate shared laboratory space.
- Work with personnel within the Department of Biological Sciences office on a regular basis to coordinate laboratory purchases and other special requests.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
Lab experience and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Able to manage time and plan what needs to be done.
Able to accurately follow written or verbal instructions.
Flexible and able to work cooperatively with others.
Experience measuring with basic laboratory equipment.
Able to perform calculations necessary for mixing solutions.
Familiar with basic cell and molecular biology equipment and techniques.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office and web-based tools for collaboration and communication.
Basic competence with statistics; experience with R preferred.
INTRODUCTION
The Lab Teaching Staff is part of the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University and is responsible for assisting in the education of students in multiple major disciplines, primarily Pre-Health Professional. This position has staff persons to teach, develop coursework, and to implement the overall Academic Goals of the Department and University. Lab Teaching Staff allow the Course Coordinator to maintain a consistent level of education across all lab sections of each of the Introductory Biology Laboratory courses offered. Reporting directly to the Course Coordinator, the Lab Teaching Staff interact directly with undergraduate students, graduate students, Introductory Biology Laboratory Faculty, Departmental Faculty, and may have interactions outside of the Department with other schools within Vanderbilt University, and abroad to other institutions on a daily basis.
The Lab Teaching Staff will be responsible for implementing the directives of the Course Coordinator. The Lab Teaching Staff will both teach multiple sections within the Introductory Biology Laboratory courses and prepare all of the chemical reagents and laboratory equipment needed for any given experiment. Additionally, the Lab Teaching Staff is responsible for responding to student and TA inquiries both inside and outside of the laboratory and offering guidance to graduate teaching assistants. Ultimately, the Lab Teaching Staff is responsible for the success of the following Introductory Laboratory Biology Courses: BSCI 1510L, 1511L, and 1512L.
The Lab Teaching Staff will work with other team members in a progressive, communal, and professional atmosphere that encourages innovation and progress while consistently maintaining a high standard to keep the Introductory Biology Laboratory courses operating at a high level of educational outreach for the development of undergraduates.
The Department of Biological Sciences has an excellent staff to facilitate issue resolution involving personnel, financial management, supply and equipment orders proposal submission, and infrastructure. The faculty in the department carry out diverse research projects and often collaborate with other members within the department and in nearby departments. This department covers a broad spectrum of biology, from molecules and cells to tissues and organisms to populations and ecosystems. Award-winning faculty and graduate students teach and carry out research in Biochemistry, Structural Biology and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, and Neurobiology.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the Course Coordinator to design and implement laboratory activities that will emphasize key learning objectives for the courses taught.
- Teach two or more sections of Introductory Biology Laboratory courses (BSCI 1510L, 1511L, 1512L) for majors each semester. This includes mentoring students conducting a laboratory research experiment in BSCI 1510L and designing/implementing an introductory level research project in BSCI 1512L.
- Work in a laboratory setting to make necessary chemical and biological reagents for laboratory experiments using sterile and safe laboratory practices.
- Involved in information management (grades, creation and maintenance of content, quizzes, and tests in Brightspace/TopHat course learning platforms). Work with Lab Course Coordinator to attend to all re-grade requests for student assignments.
- Keep a well-organized inventory of laboratory equipment and chemicals used in the Introductory Biology Laboratories.
- Administer online quizzes to students in all sections of Introductory Biology Laboratory courses offered using the online platform TopHat. Transfer student grades from the TopHat platform to Brightspace.
- Schedule and hold office hours during each semester. Respond to student inquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
- Routinely clean and repair equipment within the laboratory to maintain optimal performance. Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and hard surfaces on a regular basis.
- Work with personnel within the Department of Biological Sciences to coordinate shared laboratory space.
- Work with personnel within the Department of Biological Sciences office on a regular basis to coordinate laboratory purchases and other special requests.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
Lab experience and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Able to manage time and plan what needs to be done.
Able to accurately follow written or verbal instructions.
Flexible and able to work cooperatively with others.
Experience measuring with basic laboratory equipment.
Able to perform calculations necessary for mixing solutions.
Familiar with basic cell and molecular biology equipment and techniques.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office and web-based tools for collaboration and communication.
Basic competence with statistics; experience with R preferred.
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Search Teaching Jobs in TennesseeTeaching Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which employers in Tennessee sponsor visas for teaching roles?
Public school districts are the most active sponsors, with Metro Nashville Public Schools and Shelby County Schools (Memphis) among the largest. Tennessee's state universities, including the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University, also sponsor teaching faculty. Private and charter school networks operate in major metros as well, though sponsorship practices vary significantly by institution and position type.
Which visa types are most common for teaching jobs in Tennessee?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for university-level teaching positions, which typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a relevant advanced degree. J-1 visas are frequently used for exchange teachers at the K-12 level through U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor programs. Some university faculty roles may qualify for O-1 visas based on extraordinary ability, though this pathway is less common.
How to find teaching visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters teaching roles in Tennessee specifically by visa sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support international candidates. The platform covers K-12 district positions, higher education faculty roles, and specialized instructional jobs across Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. Searching by state and role category on Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify which Tennessee employers are actively hiring internationally.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most teaching sponsorship jobs?
Nashville and Memphis concentrate the highest volume of sponsored teaching positions, driven by their large public school districts and university campuses. Knoxville also generates consistent demand through the University of Tennessee system. Chattanooga and smaller college towns like Murfreesboro (Middle Tennessee State University) and Cookeville (Tennessee Tech University) offer additional opportunities, particularly for higher education faculty roles.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations for teaching visa sponsorship?
Tennessee requires state licensure for K-12 public school teaching, and international candidates must meet the same credentialing standards as domestic applicants, including degree equivalency evaluation. Sponsoring school districts must also comply with Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements when filing H-1B petitions. University positions are generally more straightforward for H-1B sponsorship, as faculty roles at accredited institutions have well-established precedent as qualifying specialty occupations.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored teaching 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.