Associate Program Director, Midwifery & Women’s Health Programs, Thomas University, Center City Campus

Associate Program Director (APD)

The Associate Program Director (APD) is a leadership position held by a core faculty member within the Midwifery & Women's Health Programs at Thomas Jefferson University. The APD works collaboratively with the Program Director, core faculty, and university partners to ensure program excellence, accreditation compliance, and an outstanding student experience. This role blends academic leadership, curriculum oversight, student advising, and faculty development into one and the APD serves as the acting program leader in the Program Director's absence.

Associate Program Director (APD) Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Academic & Curriculum Leadership
• Student Affairs & Advising
• Faculty Development & Program Operations

Required Qualifications:

• Education Requirements:
• Graduate degree (master's or doctoral degree) in Midwifery, Nursing, or a related health sciences field from an accredited institution.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
• Current Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM) credential required.
• Active, unrestricted licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Maintenance of all required continuing education and recertification standards.
• Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience and demonstrated leadership responsibilities within a midwifery or health professions program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical practice experience in midwifery.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a consistent record of professional conduct.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• Experience with programmatic accreditation processes (i.e., ACME, ACNM)
• Prior experience in academic administration, including curriculum design or program assessment.
• Familiarity with student information systems, learning management systems (i.e., Canvas)
• Record of scholarly activity, research, or professional presentations in midwifery or women's health.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application/CV to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). then enter in the search box: REQ-0033468

Work Shift:

Regular

Employee Entity:
Philadelphia University

Primary Location Address: 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.