Program Chair, Midwifery

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

23h

About The Position

The Midwifery Program in the School of Health Professions at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Program Chair. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administration and leadership of the Midwifery Program, develop and implement annual and long-term program goals, policies and objectives, prepare and monitor program budget, secure external funding for program operation & development, recruit faculty and staff, and provide development, advisement and evaluation. The role also involves developing curriculum (including distance learning modality), and conducting implementation and evaluation, recruiting students including selection process and advisement, participating in classroom teaching and clinical supervision, and participating in College and SUNY-wide committees and professional activities. The Program Chair will work in partnership with affiliated agencies, consumer and community groups and serve as primary spokesperson of program, and demonstrate professional and scholarly endeavors as appropriate.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Midwifery or a Doctorate Degree in a closely related health discipline.
Current New York State Licensure as a CM or CNM (or eligibility for NYS Licensure at time of appointment) and be ACNM certified.
Current American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) credential as a Certified Midwife (CM) or Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM).
2+ years of clinical midwifery practice with documented evidence of active and current clinical expertise.
3+ years of teaching experience clinical and/or classroom.
Demonstrated administrative ability.
Commitment to simulation-based teaching and integrated midwifery education.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum, as well as maintaining quality assurance and ensuring the integrity of student learning.

Nice To Haves

Record of scholarship/research in the form of peer-reviewed presentations and publications along with grant writing, and a record of grants secured.
Experience teaching in a registered or accredited Midwifery Program.
Ongoing professional development consistent with AMCB and NYSED expectations.

Responsibilities

Overall administration and leadership of the Midwifery Program.
Develop and implement annual and long-term program goals, policies and objectives.
Prepare and monitor program budget.
Secure external funding for program operation & development.
Recruit faculty and staff, and provide development, advisement and evaluation.
Develop curriculum (including distance learning modality), and conduct implementation and evaluation.
Recruit students including selection process and advisement.
Participate in classroom teaching and clinical supervision.
Participate in College and SUNY-wide committees and professional activities.
Work in partnership with affiliated agencies, consumer and community groups and serve as primary spokesperson of program.
Demonstrate professional and scholarly endeavors as appropriate.