About the position
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing (SON) invites applications for a clinical faculty position to lead the development of a new curriculum for a nursing midwifery program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). This is a half-time (12-month) appointment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) accredited Midwifery program that leads to certification as a midwife (CNM). This includes facilitating the approval process through the School of Nursing, University, SUNY/NYS levels, and ACME. The role requires designing courses, establishing program objectives, and preparing syllabi to implement a DNP midwifery program that meets state and ACME standards. In addition to curriculum development, the faculty member will lead, plan, develop, and implement evidence-based, innovative, and interactive learning experiences for adult learners across classroom and clinical learning environments for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), post-masters (DNP), and/or BS to DNP pathways. The position also involves fostering scholarship among new midwifery faculty, with expectations to publish, present, and disseminate scholarship/research regionally, nationally, and globally. The faculty member will maintain standards of clinical excellence/practice and adhere to ethical and woman-centered professional standards of midwifery practice. Collaboration is key in this role, as the faculty member will work with faculty and community partners to plan, design, implement, and lead classroom, laboratory/simulated, and community-based practice student learning experiences. Establishing collaborative and positive working relationships that respect the dignity, worth, and culture of students, faculty, staff, and interdisciplinary teams is essential. The faculty member will also serve as a mentor and professional role model, facilitating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning experiences. The position requires compliance with State, University, Clinical Agency, and professional regulations/requirements to establish the midwifery program. The University at Buffalo is committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education, research, and service, and encourages applications from members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop new curriculum for a DNP accredited Midwifery program leading to certification as a midwife (CNM).
- Facilitate the approval process through the School of Nursing, University, SUNY/NYS levels, and ACME.
- Design courses, establish program objectives, and prepare syllabi to implement a DNP midwifery program to meet state and ACME standards.
- Plan, develop, and implement evidence-based, innovative, and interactive learning experiences for adult learners across classroom and clinical learning environments.
- Foster scholarship of new midwifery faculty with expectations to publish, present, and disseminate scholarship/research regionally, nationally, and globally.
- Maintain standards of clinical excellence/practice and adhere to ethical and woman-centered professional standards of midwifery practice.
- Collaborate with faculty and community partners to plan, design, implement, and lead classroom, laboratory/simulated, and community-based practice student learning experiences.
- Establish collaborative and positive working relationships that respect the dignity, worth, and culture of all stakeholders.
- Serve as a mentor and professional role model to facilitate and ensure the planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning experiences.
- Lead the development of a curriculum that assists students with the transfer, utilization, and synthesis of knowledge into current learning activities and experiences at the advanced practice level.
- Engage and serve as a representative to the Directors of Midwifery Education (DOME).
- Establish standards of practice designed to address the highest ethics required for advanced midwifery practice and early intervention/remediation.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (DNP/PhD) and national certification as a CNM.
- Minimum of ten years clinical experience as a CNM.
- Experience developing curriculum for CNM programs at the doctoral (DNP) level.
- Previous experience teaching in classroom and/or online environments.
- Experience with clinical simulation/practicum student supervision.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, across the spectrum of academic, regulatory agencies and when engaging with students, faculty, and administrators.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous administrative experience as a Midwifery Program Director with experience at the rank of Professor/Associate Professor.
- Five years of experience teaching in classroom and/or online environments.
- Previous experience with supervising students clinically and using clinical simulation to achieve program outcomes.
- Previous experience preparing documentation leading to accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
- Previous experience leading and fostering scholarship focused on improving midwifery standards of care in a cultural context with faculty and students at a regional, national and/or global level.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and retirement plan options.
- Career coaching and training support.
- Public service loan forgiveness organization qualification.
- Work-life effectiveness support.
