Open Rank of Nursing, Midwifery Program Coordinator - req# 28751

Come join us in New Mexico where midwifery is thriving! The University of New Mexico College of Nursing (CON) represents the very best in quality and innovation within an academic environment.Our well-established Nurse-Midwifery Program is highly respected and we endeavor to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families through partnership and community collaboration. Our primary mission is to educate nurse-midwives to provide midwifery and reproductive health services for rural, diverse and under-resourced communities.We strive towards social justice and human dignity in our teaching and student support.Our faculty and graduates recognize the strengths and challenges of historically marginalized communities and place a high value on diversity, equity and inclusion.

New Mexico has a long history of midwifery care, which in part has led to supportive environments for the independent practice of midwives and other advanced practice registered nurses. The state is ranked second in the U.S. for midwifery care integration into its healthcare system, and midwives attended 26.7% of all vaginal births last year. The integration of midwifery in New Mexico has contributed to positive outcomes, such as higher rates of spontaneous vaginal birth, vaginal birth after cesarean, and breastfeeding, and lower rates of preterm birth, low-birth weight, and neonatal death. New Mexico is a leader in supporting access to reproductive health services and gender affirming care.

We are currently recruiting a faculty member for the Midwifery Program Coordinator position. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum in accordance with Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) and for working with the Assistant Dean of Professional Graduate Programs to oversee the midwifery program in collaboration with midwifery faculty, within the CON faculty governance structure. The Midwifery Program Coordinator will lead and facilitate the establishment of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) Endowed Professorship of $500,000 to enhance efforts for recruitment and retention of faculty specializing in midwifery, perinatal health, maternal-child health, and women’s health. The Midwifery Coordinator will also serve as the inaugural BCBSNM Endowed Professor in Midwifery.

The Midwifery Program Coordinator provides leadership and administration for planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nurse-midwifery program. Responsibilities include teaching, guidance in academic matters, and securing clinical placements to ensure student success and achieve program goals. In addition, this role requires active engagement in mentoring, recruitment and marketing, as well as alumni and community outreach.

The incoming faculty will teach and maintain a portion of their time in clinical practice. Excellence in teaching and clinical practice are both fundamental components of our CON mission.

UNM, College of Nursing:

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, masters, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. New Mexico has unique traditions, languages and a multi-cultural heritage. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research-intensive institution, occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people.The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Science Center (HSC), which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields.The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding.The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in nursing
• Doctoral degree in a related field
• Three years of recent midwifery practice experience
• Clinical and/or didactic teaching experience
• Active midwifery license and national certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership and/or management experience
• Experience working with rural and/or underserved populations
• Experience in program administration and/or curriculum development
• Experience teaching in a midwifery program
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1.) Cover Letter that includes your brief statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) List of three professional references with one being the most current employer including name, telephone number, and e-mail address

References will be checked at final stage of consideration.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.