Midwifery Faculty

Department Overview

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents: 

• A CV that contains the months and years listed for each employment and education experience  
• Your cover letter that includes: 
  • How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 
  • How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position. 
  • A statement describing your teaching, research, and scholarship interests, and how they align with the OHSU mission.  

At OHSU’s School of Nursing, we are guided by a mission of healing, teaching, and discovery to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. As a trauma-informed organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well-being, diversity, excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We value health, safety, and respect for all. We promote equity, inclusion, and social justice, striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do. 

The School of Nursing seeks a doctorally prepared faculty member for a 0.50 FTE professorial position supporting both the DNP Nurse-Midwifery program and the broader Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

The faculty member will serve as the Midwifery DNP Project Lead, providing coordination and oversight for DNP projects completed by nurse-midwifery students. In this role, the faculty member will support DNP project chairs, promote consistency in project expectations and processes, monitor student progression, and collaborate with the Nurse-Midwifery Program Director and DNP Program Director to address project-related needs and barriers.

The faculty member will also chair DNP projects and teach in both the nurse-midwifery and general DNP curricula. Teaching assignments may include midwifery specialty content, DNP project courses, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, systems leadership, health equity, or other areas aligned with the faculty member's expertise and program needs.

The position requires strong collaboration across programs and a commitment to rigorous, equitable, and student-centered doctoral education.

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research):

• Plans and supervises student lab and/or clinical experiences or practice based on teaching assignment.

Scholarly Activities (research/writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.):

• Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the practice mission, demonstrates competence in an area of clinical expertise and engages in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the practice of clinical practice.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the research mission advance a program of research, prepares grants and seeks funding, and engages with other missions to foster inquiry within the SON.

Education Activities (include types of teaching and types of student taught):

• Provides effective didactic instruction based on teaching assignment using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met.
• Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Mentors and advises students.
• Faculty in the doctoral program supervise students in dissertation and/or clinical inquiry projects.

Service Activities:

• These activities could include faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program or Academic Director.
• Participates in faculty governance; additional engagement based on rank.

Administrative Activities:

• As negotiated.

Other Activities:

• The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Approximate Distribution of Effort

• 20%: Leadership and coordination of nurse-midwifery DNP projects, including support for DNP project chairs
• 40%: Chairing DNP projects
• 40%: Teaching in the nurse-midwifery and DNP programs

Required Qualifications

Education (Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position.):

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses (Current licensure & certifications could be required depending on position and academic program.):

• Oregon RN license
• Oregon APRN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Other: CNM

Experience (Experience dependent on academic program type and rank of position.):

• 2 years of clinical practice experience.
• Graduate preparation and national certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife
• Experience teaching in graduate nursing education
• Experience developing, chairing, or evaluating DNP, quality-improvement, or evidence-based practice projects
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, and program leadership

Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to inclusive, equitable, and student-centered education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a DNP program
• Experience supporting DNP project chairs or coordinating projects across a cohort
• Knowledge of the AACN Essentials, ACNM Core Competencies, and ACME accreditation standards
• Expertise in evidence translation, quality improvement, implementation science, systems leadership, or health equity

Additional Details

Union Representation:

• This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association - Advance Practice United (ONA-APU), subject to the active Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in academic, office, and remote environments. Responsibilities may include in-person and virtual teaching, meetings, student advising, and collaboration with faculty and community or clinical partners. Occasional travel between OHSU locations or professional and program-related activities may be required. Work hours may occasionally vary to accommodate teaching, student, or program needs.

Physical Demands and Equipment Usage:

• This position requires the ability to perform typical academic and office-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing, use of a computer and other standard office technology, and effective communication in in-person and virtual settings. The position may require occasional movement of educational materials or equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits 

As one of Portland’s largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU’s medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award-winning care we provide at OHSU. Most full-time employees do not pay any amount for employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement plans in addition to many other benefits. Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance. 

*Prorated based on FTE. 

Creating an inclusive community doesn’t just happen and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU’s commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.  

We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience. 

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