Continuing Track Certified Nurse Midwife Faculty, School of Nursing
About The Position
The University of Delaware School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences seeks two experienced, innovative, and highly 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 at the applicable academic rank depends on the candidate’s qualifications and experience and a departmental faculty vote, in accordance with the University’s collective bargaining agreement. The posting also states that the appointment date may be in January or February 2027, with the specific date negotiable. Successful candidates will join a faculty with recognized leaders in clinical practice, education, research, and policy. The desired clinical expertise includes current national AMCB Board Certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife and current unrestricted state licensure. Faculty are expected to participate in scholarship, clinical practice, and service, and are encouraged to teach in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. They will contribute to a welcoming campus environment committed to a positive workplace culture of belonging. For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position, applicants must have an earned DNP or PhD, U.S. RN licensure and eligibility for Delaware RN licensure, CNM certification and eligibility for Delaware CNM licensure, APRN licensure or state equivalent, at least five years of CNM clinical practice, and a record of successful teaching in graduate nursing programs, including online instruction. For the August 2027 Instructor or Assistant Professor position, a master’s degree is required for appointment at the Instructor rank, while an earned DNP or PhD is required for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. Applicants must also have U.S. RN licensure and eligibility for Delaware RN licensure, CNM certification and eligibility for Delaware CNM licensure, APRN licensure or state equivalent, and at least five years of CNM clinical practice. Successful graduate nursing teaching experience, including online instruction, is preferred for this position. The School of Nursing has more than 32 faculty and offers pre-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and post-baccalaureate doctoral programs, including DNP and PhD programs, through face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats. Its Master of Science and Post-Master Certificate Nurse-Midwife programs are welcoming their inaugural cohort in Fall 2026. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation funds may be available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled; applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Requirements
- For the January 2027 Assistant Professor position: earned DNP or PhD.
- For the August 2027 position: master’s degree for appointment at Instructor rank; earned DNP or PhD for appointment at Assistant Professor rank.
- U.S. RN licensure and eligibility for Delaware RN licensure.
- Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification and eligibility for Delaware CNM licensure.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- For the August 2027 position: a record of successful teaching experience in graduate nursing programs, including online instruction.
Responsibilities
- Participate in scholarship, clinical practice, and service activities.
- Teach in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, as encouraged.
- Contribute to a welcoming campus environment and a positive workplace culture of belonging.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Regular annual cost-of-living and merit-based salary increases have 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
