Tenure Track Faculty - Midwifery

Kennedy-King College is seeking a dynamic, student-centered Full-Time Faculty Member for the Midwifery Program to help launch and grow this innovative academic offering. This is a unique opportunity to serve as inaugural faculty in a new programdedicated to preparing future Licensed Midwives to provide high-quality, community-centered maternal healthcare and improve health outcomes in underserved populations. The successful candidate will design, develop, and deliver high-quality instruction in both classroom and clinical settings while fostering student success through mentorship, academic support, and professional guidance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching through the use of effective instructional strategies that engage students in critical thinking,problem-solving, and active learning while addressing diverse learning needs and backgrounds. As a faculty member, you will playa pivotal role in shaping the future of the Midwifery Program,contributing to curriculum development, student learning assessment, program growth, and continuous improvement efforts. Ifyou are passionate about teaching, committed to student success,and dedicated to the mission of community colleges, we encourage you to join our team and help prepare the next generation of midwifery professionals.

The City Colleges of Chicago delivers exceptional learning opportunities and educational services for diverse student populations in Chicago. We enhance knowledge, understanding skills,collaboration, community service, and life
-long learning by providing a broad range of quality, affordable courses, program,and services to prepare students for success in a technologically advanced and increasingly interdependent global society. We work proactively to eliminate barriers to employment and to address and overcome casual factors underlying socioeconomic disparities and inequities of access and graduation in higher education.

• Develop and maintain course syllabi aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, discussions, and instructional activities related to course objectives.
• Design inquiry-based learning activities and instructional strategies that promote student engagement and retention.
• Assess student learning through assignments, examinations, andother evaluation methods.
• Maintain accurate attendance, participation, and academic records.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, assignments,projects, and papers.
• Record and submit grades electronically using college systems.
• Utilize instructional technologies and learning management systems to support student learning.
• Maintain office hours and provide academic support and adviceto students.
• Mentor students throughout their academic and clinical learning experiences.
• Complete all required grading, assessment, and student progress reporting processes.
• Administer programmatic evaluations and assess student learning outcomes.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
• Participate in college committees, shared governance, and institutional activities

• Nationally certified midwife (CPM, CM, or CNM).
• Graduate of a Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) or American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accredited midwifery program.
• Legally recognized and eligible to practice midwifery in the State of Illinois.
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Certified Professional Midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife in acommunity-based setting, including home birth and/or birth center practice.

• Teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience developing and delivering curriculum using learning management systems.
• Experience incorporating instructional technology into classroom teaching.
• Experience mentoring students in clinical education environments.

• Strong understanding of student assessment and outcomes-based instruction.
• Current knowledge of legal and ethical midwifery practice standards.
• Knowledge of professional certification requirements and accreditation standards related to midwifery education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong classroom management, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.