Certified Nurse Midwifery Faculty

The University at Buffalo School of Nursing ( SON ) invites applicants to apply for a full-time (12 month) clinical position in the DNP Certified Nurse Midwifery ( CNM ) program
. Working collaboratively with the Midwifery Program Director, fellow core faculty, clinical liaisons, clinical preceptors, and School of Nursing leadership, the faculty member supports high-quality education, student achievement of midwifery competencies, and compliance with applicable Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education ( ACME ) criteria.

Responsibilities include:

• Classroom and online didactic teaching.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate students in clinical and simulated learning environments.
• Assist during admissions process with student application review and orientation.
• Participate in systematic evaluation of the midwifery program, including curriculum effectiveness, student outcomes, clinical sites, preceptors, and educational resources.
• Collaborate in the identification, selection, evaluation, and ongoing approval of clinical sites that provide appropriate learning experiences across the scope of midwifery practice. Perform clinical practicum site visits to evaluate student’s clinical progress and facilitate and maintain relationships with preceptors.
• Maintain documentation of teaching, assessment, clinical oversight, and improvement activities needed for program review and accreditation.
• Assist with preparation of accreditation reports, exhibits, monitoring submissions, and site visits.
• Participate in faculty meetings, relevant committees, and community partnerships that support the program’s mission and continued development.
• Facilitates and ensures safe, quality, interdisciplinary, evidence-based patient-centered care that is culturally sensitive, competent, ethical, and compassionate throughout students practical, classroom, online, simulated learning experiences and IPE courses.
• Maintain an active record of extracurricular activities and encourage student participation with faculty when possible.
• Contribute to new midwifery and nursing knowledge through scholarship activities and student mentoring.
• Provides service through participation in School of Nursing and University wide committees, and faculty governance as well as active membership in professional local, national, and international organizations.
• Maintain clinical midwifery expertise and certification.

We are particularly looking for 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 women, members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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.

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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.

• PhD or DNP degree from a regionally accredited School of Nursing, or actively enrolled in such program.
• Maintain current American Midwifery Certification Board certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife.
• Current New York State Midwifery license.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience practicing as a CNM .
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills with ability to work as a multidisciplinary healthcare team member.
• Maintain clinical practice in specialty areas.

• Previous experience teaching at the DNP level.
• Clinical simulation/practicum student…