Continuing Track Certified Nurse Midwife Faculty, School of Nursing
About The Position
The University of Delaware’s School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences is hiring two experienced, innovative, and motivated continuing-track nurse-midwife faculty members for 9-month appointments. One position is at the Assistant Professor rank, with an anticipated January 2027 start. The other may be appointed at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank, with an anticipated August 2027 start. Appointment rank depends on the candidate’s qualifications and experience and a departmental faculty vote under the University’s collective bargaining agreement. Faculty join a school with nationally recognized leaders in clinical practice, education, research, and policy. The role includes participation in scholarship, clinical practice, and service, and faculty are encouraged to teach in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. The school seeks to foster a welcoming campus and a positive workplace culture of belonging. Clinical expertise in nurse-midwifery, current national AMCB board certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and current unrestricted state licensure are described as desired. The School of Nursing offers face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs, including a new Nurse-Midwife master’s and post-master’s certificate program. The University offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications, and relocation funds may be available. The benefits package is described as one of the best in the nation. The University supports work-life balance through family-friendly policies and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Requirements
- For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position: an earned DNP or PhD.
- For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position: U.S. RN licensure and eligibility for Delaware RN licensure.
- For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position: Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification and eligibility for Delaware CNM licensure.
- For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position: APRN licensure or state equivalent.
- At least five years of clinical practice experience as a CNM.
- For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position: a record of successful teaching experience in graduate nursing programs, including online instruction.
- For the August 2027 position at Instructor rank: a master’s degree.
- For the August 2027 position at Assistant Professor rank: an earned DNP or PhD.
- For the August 2027 position: U.S. RN licensure and eligibility for Delaware RN licensure.
- For the August 2027 position: Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification and eligibility for Delaware CNM licensure.
- For the August 2027 position: APRN licensure or state equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- For the August 2027 position, a record of successful teaching experience in graduate nursing programs, including online instruction, is preferred.
- Current national AMCB Board Certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) and current unrestricted state licensure are identified as desired.
Responsibilities
- Participate in scholarship, clinical practice, and service activities.
- Teach in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
- Contribute to a welcoming campus environment and a positive workplace culture of belonging.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Annual cost-of-living and merit-based salary increases have regularly been provided to University faculty.
- University benefits package described as one of the best in the nation.
- Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance.
- Relocation funds may be available.
- University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
