Assistant Professor Academic Nurse Midwife

Department Overview

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:

• A CV that contains the months and years listed for each employment and education experience
• Your cover letter that includes:
  • How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  • How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.
  • A statement describing your teaching, research, and scholarship interests, and how they align with the OHSU mission.

At OHSU’s School of Nursing, we are guided by a mission of healing, teaching, and discovery to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. As a trauma-informed organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well-being, diversity, excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We value health, safety, and respect for all. We promote equity, inclusion, and social justice, striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor):
Clare Sherley.

FTE is flexible between 0.75 and 1.0, aligned with candidate preference.

The duties of this position include: teaching in the nurse-midwifery education program (focus area), and clinical practice/clinical teaching in the OHSU Nurse-Midwifery Faculty Practice. Participation in scholarship and service is also an expected part of this academically focused position.

• Plans and supervises student lab and/or clinical experiences or practice based on teaching assignment.
• Clinical practice/clinical teaching in OHSU Nurse-Midwifery Faculty Practice as negotiated
• In the practice environment, teaching occurs concurrently with clinical activities.

• Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the practice mission, demonstrates competence in an area of clinical expertise and engages in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the practice of clinical practice.

• Provides effective didactic instruction based on teaching assignment using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met.
• Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Mentors and advises students.
• Supervise students in DNP clinical inquiry projects

• These activities could include faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program or Academic Director.
• Participates in faculty governance; additional engagement based on rank.

• As negotiated.

• The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position.

• PhD/DNP or equivalent

(Current licensure & certifications could be required depending on position and academic program.)

• Oregon RN license
• Oregon APRN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• NRP certification
• Other:
  National certification as ACNM/ACC/AMCB

• A minimum of three years of full scope midwifery practice is required;
• 3 years of clinical practice experience preferred

As one of Portland’s largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU’s medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award-winning care we provide at OHSU.
Most full-time employees do not pay any amount for employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement…