Director of the Midwifery Program - Clinical Professor

Director of the Midwifery Program - Clinical Professor

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching and research duties, which may include clinical instruction. Clinical Professors are highly-experienced practitioners or teachers who hold full-time, non-tenure track positions.

The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy seeks an accomplished midwifery leader to serve as the inaugural Director of our planned CUNY Midwifery

Education

• Program. This is a full-time, 12-month Clinical Professor position serving as a director and encompassing program administration, teaching, clinical practice oversight, scholarship, and service responsibilities.

• About the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

• The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is dedicated to promoting health and social justice to improve the health of diverse urban populations. As the only accredited school of public health in New York City, CUNY SPH is uniquely positioned to address the health challenges facing the nation's largest and most diverse city. The school is committed to advancing health equity through innovative education, research, and community engagement.

• CUNY is the nation's leading urban public university, serving more than 275,000 students and offering quality and affordable education for New Yorkers in all five boroughs. Located in the heart of New York City, CUNY reflects the city's diversity and provides opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

• Position Summary

• The CMEP Director will provide strategic leadership and comprehensive administration of the Midwifery Program, including curriculum development and implementation, faculty recruitment and development, student advisement, clinical placement coordination, and ensuring rigorous compliance with all respective accreditation standards, including ACME, CCNE, AACN. The Director will build and sustain a midwifery program committed to health equity, reproductive and birth justice, and preparing midwives to serve diverse populations in New York City and beyond.

• This position requires demonstrated excellence in midwifery practice, clinical education, strong administrative and leadership capabilities, and a commitment to CUNY's mission of providing access to quality education for all New Yorkers, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

• I. Program Leadership & Administration

• Serve as the administrative leader of the midwifery program with comprehensive oversight of all program aspects including strategic planning, operations, and sustainability

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the midwifery curriculum in alignment with CUNY's mission and NYSED, ACME, CCNE, and AACN accreditation standards

• Provide leadership for didactic, clinical, and simulation curriculum components

• Manage program administration including faculty workload assignments, course scheduling, and operational workflows in consultation with the Provost

• Develop and manage the program budget, monitoring expenditures and identifying opportunities for revenue generation and cost-effectiveness

• Establish and maintain partnerships with clinical sites, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to support program excellence and student clinical experiences

• Develop and maintain high quality, mutually beneficial relationships with clinical practice sites and preceptor

• Represent the midwifery program in meetings with School leadership, CUNY administration, and external stakeholders (NYC Health + Hospitals, NYS Department of Educations, elected officials, civic leaders)

• Promote program visibility through marketing, community engagement, and professional & community networking

• Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with community organizations serving historically marginalized populations in NYC

• II. Curriculum & Educational Excellence

• Lead faculty collaboration in curriculum development, implementation, and systematic evaluation

• Ensure curriculum meets ACME, AACN Essentials, CCNE, and NYSED requirements with ongoing review and updates

• Utilize assessment data, course evaluations, and program evaluation results for continuous quality improvement

• Direct the evaluation of student learning outcomes, including assessment measures and program/course review

• Teach didactic and clinical courses as assigned, including oversight and mentorship of scholarly projects

• Collaborate with simulation center staff to integrate high-quality simulation experiences into the curriculum

• Foster innovation in teaching methodologies and educational technologies

• Ensure integration of health equity, cultural responsiveness, and social determinants of health throughout curriculum

• III. Faculty & Student Development

• Recruit, hire, orient, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct midwifery faculty

• Work with individual faculty members and the Dean in development and implementation of faculty growth plans, annual evaluations, and tenure and promotion processes

• Manage comprehensive student recruitment, admission, advisement, progression, and retention initiatives

• Develop and implement holistic admissions policies that enhance diversity and student success

• Monitor student progression and provide support for students experiencing academic or personal challenges

• Ensure timely and successful completion of scholarly projects and support dissemination of student work

• Provide or coordinate career development and professional mentorship for students

• Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity

• IV. Compliance & Accreditation (10%)

• Ensure program compliance with all applicable accreditation standards and regulatory requirements

• Oversee preparation and submission of annual program reports to ACME and other accrediting bodies

• Maintain accurate program website content, published materials, and program-specific documentation

• Lead periodic self-study processes and preparation for accreditation site visits

• Monitor and report student performance on national certification examinations (AMCB)

• Ensure compliance with state regulations (NYSED, Office of Professions) and CUNY policies

• Maintain systematic program evaluation and quality improvement processes

• V. Scholarship & Professional Engagement

• Maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to Clinical Professor

• Participate in research and scholarly activities related to midwifery education, practice, or maternal-child health

• Engage in professional development and maintain current knowledge of midwifery practice and educational trends

• Participate actively in state and national midwifery professional organizations (ACNM, etc.)

• Collaborate with colleagues on grant writing and seek external funding opportunities

• Contribute to the broader academic community through service on CUNY and School committees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and a record of achievement in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignments. Also required is the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Education & Licensure:

• Master's degree in midwifery from an ACME-accredited program
• Active, unencumbered New York State LM license
• Current national AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board) certification
• Eligible for or holds DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time equivalent clinical experience as a Certified Nurse-Midwife/Certified Midwife
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in midwifery/ nursing education at the graduate level
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and program administration
• Prior administrative and leadership experience in academic or healthcare settings
• Experience managing budgets and program operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Current knowledge of CNM/CM practice, scope of practice, and professional issues affecting midwifery
• Thorough understanding of institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements for midwifery educational programs
• Knowledge of teaching and learning principles for adult education
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including impacted communities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with educational technologies and learning management systems
• -Demonstrated commitment to health equity, reproductive justice, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a program director, coordinator, or assistant director in a graduate mid