Nursing Faculty and Midwifery Specialty Coordinator - School of Nursing - JR009423

<center><b>Nursing Faculty and Midwifery Specialty Coordinator - School of Nursing</b></center><br><br><b>Department:</b><br>SON Undergraduate Programs<br>* <br>Faculty<br><br><b>Position Title:</b><br>Nursing Faculty and Midwifery Specialty Coordinator - School of Nursing<br><br><b>Job Family Group: </b><br>Academic<br><br><b>Job Description Summary:</b><br>The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a specialty coordinator for the Nurse Midwifery specialty in the DNP nursing program. This full-time (12-month appointment), faculty position reports to the Chair, Department of Family, Community, and Acute, Chronic, and Health Systems. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.<br><br><b>Job Description:</b><br><br>The faculty member will be expected to fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship or practice. As an advanced practice nurse educator, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice.<br><br><b><u>Key Roles and Responsibilities</u></b><ul><li>Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the DNP program.</li><li>Develop and sustain clinical placements for students.</li><li>Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.</li><li>Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.</li><li>Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty and external stakeholders such as health system partners.</li></ul>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.<br><br><b><u>Required Qualifications</u></b><br><br><b>Education: </b>Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD).<br><br><b>Certification/License</b>:<ul><li>Registered Nurse (RN) license and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN and APRN licenses in Kansas).</li><li>Possess and maintain a current certification as an Nurse Midwife.</li></ul><b>Work Experience</b><ul><li>One year of clinical experience as an Certified Nurse Midwife</li></ul>This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.<br><br><b><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></b><br><br><b>Work Experience</b><ul><li>Experience teaching in a nursing program.</li></ul> <ul><li>Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.</li><li>Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.</li></ul><b><u>Skills</u></b><ul><li>Verbal and written communication skills</li></ul><b>Required Documents:</b><ul><li>Resume/CV</li><li>Cover Letter</li></ul>If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br><br><b>Comprehensive Benefits Package:</b><br><br>Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Type: </b><br>Regular<br><br><b>Time Type: </b><br>Full time<br><br><b>Application Instructions:</b><br>To learn more and apply online, please visit <a href=""> or go to <a href=""> and search for position number JR009423.<br><br>Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.<br><br><b>About KU Medical Center:</b><br>The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at <a href=""> offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit <a href=""> Employment Opportunity Statement<br><br>The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. <a href-"">

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