Clinical Professor/Associate Professor (CNM Program)

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing (SON) invites applicants for a clinical faculty position to lead the development of new curriculum for a nursing midwifery program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).

This is a half-time (12-month) appointment.

Responsibilities include :

• Lead and develop new curriculum for a DNP accredited Midwifery program leading to certification as a midwife (CNM) and facilitate the approval process though the School of Nursing, University, SUNY / NYS levels, and the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
• Lead and design courses, establish program objectives, and prepare syllabus to implement a DNP midwifery program to meet state and ACME standards.
• Lead, plan, develop, and implement evidence-based, innovative, and interactive learning experiences for the adult learner across classroom and clinical learning environments for Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP), post-masters (DNP), and / or BS to DNP pathways.
• Lead and foster scholarship of new midwifery faculty with expectations to publish, present, and disseminate scholarship / research regionally, nationally and globally.
• Leads and maintains standards of clinical excellence / practice and adheres to ethical and woman centered professional standards of midwifery practice.
• Leads and collaborates with faculty and community partners to plan, design, implement, and lead classroom, laboratory / simulated, and community-based practice student learning experiences.
• Establishes collaborative and positive working relationships that respect the dignity, worth, and culture of students, faculty, staff, colleagues, peers, patients, families, communities, agency nurse managers, and interdisciplinary agency teams and staff to establish an innovative midwifery program.
• Serves as a mentor and professional role model to facilitate and ensure the planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning experiences.
• Leads 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 through establishment of physical and emotional environments conducive to effective teaching and learning.
• Engages and serves as a representative to the Directors of Midwifery Education (DOME).
• Leads and establishes standards of practice designed to address the highest ethics required for advanced midwifery practice and early intervention / remediation through specific written guidance and referral to ensure academic and practice success of students.
• Acts to comply with State, University, Clinical Agency, and professional regulations / requirements to establish the midwifery program.

We are seeking candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education, research, and service.

We encourage applications from members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

About UB School of Nursing

Founded in 1936, UB School of Nursing is a leader in high-quality nursing education and research in a dynamic university setting.

Our mission continues our scholarly excellence as we educate clinical leaders, conduct impactful research, and deliver clinical care based upon principles of collaboration, equity, inclusion, and social justice for our region and the world.

Our undergraduate programs prepare nurses for expanded professional roles in an increasingly complex and evolving health care environment, and our graduate and advanced certificate programs prepare clinicians, researchers, educators and leaders to provide complex care across settings, educate the next generation of nurses, and advance nursing and health care knowledge.

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our .

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact.

UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world.

Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demands Salary Range Competitive Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

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