Nurse Midwifery Lecturer

Nurse Midwifery Lecturer


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Feb 22, 2023
Deadline:

The Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN, DNP or PhD prepared Nursing professionals in current practice to apply for PT/FT lecturer positions in the Nurse Midwifery program.

Description

• Didactic and clinical education in the Nurse-Midwifery program (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nurse-midwifery/) with an emphasis on the midwifery model of care, including principles related to social justice, health equity and trauma-informed care.

• Faculty will support the following courses:
  • Intrapartum/ Postpartum/Newborn Care (NURS 7870)
    • Offered during the Summer Term
  • Integration of theory and clinical practice in women's health (NURS 7850)
    • Offered during the Summer & Fall Terms
  • Health Care of Childbearing Women (NURS 7840)
    • Offered during the Spring Term

There is curricular overlap and teaching responsibilities with:

• The Women's Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner program with opportunities for:
  • Clinical course faculty
  • Clinical course support

Aligned with the teaching mission of Penn Nursing, the Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner programs, the incumbent will:

• Educate Nurse-Midwifery students through both traditional and non-traditional modalities on campus at the University of Pennsylvania, these include in-person classes, clinical simulation education
• Work collaboratively with faculty in both the Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health/Gender- Related Nurse Practitioner program
• Support identification and ongoing development of additional clinical sites for Nurse-Midwifery students primarily in the Philadelphia area
• Serve as an academic advisor to graduate students
• Participate in program, Department, and Penn Nursing service
• Represent the Nurse-Midwifery program at the local, state, and national levels in conjunction with, and approval of program leadership
• Collaborate with faculty for scholarship related to Nurse-Midwifery role, education and/or other related topics
• Foster a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, integral to the responsibility of education for Penn Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner students

The programs seek qualified candidates who are committed to further education and knowledge of students toward a better understanding of racial and social equity, support and embrace diversity and inclusion through education, mentorship, service, and scholarship. Candidates from historically underrepresented group(s), and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher with experience in and knowledge of Nurse-Midwifery role and scope of practice
• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure (or eligibility)
• Current Certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (or eligibility)
• Current Pennsylvania CNM licensure (or eligibility)
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in full-scope Nurse-Midwifery practice
• Experience with teaching in the classroom and/or clinical setting preferred

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Dr. Abby Howe-Heyman, Nurse-Midwifery Track Director @ ahheyman@nursing.upenn.edu.


To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/121748

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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