Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Program Director, MS Midwifery

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific seeks an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor to serve as Program Director for the MS in Midwifery. The role provides leadership, administration, and oversight of the midwifery program, ensuring educational quality and ACME accreditation compliance.

The director will coordinate curriculum, clinical education, student progression, and program evaluation while collaborating with the Nursing Department and clinical partners.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, active RN license in California or eligible for licensure.
• Must hold or be eligible for CNM certification through AMCB.
• Master's degree in nursing, midwifery, or closely related health discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic settings and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, administration, and oversight for the MS Midwifery program.
• Ensure program quality, integrity, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Lead curriculum development, didactic and clinical education, and student progression.
• Coordinate program activities with Nursing Department and university units.
• Represent the program in accreditation processes and site visits.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise program faculty; manage workload and development.

Skills

Leadership

Accreditation

Curriculum development

Teaching

Clinical education coordination

Online/hybrid teaching

Education

Master's in nursing or midwifery

ABD or doctoral degree preferred

Tools

ACME accreditation knowledge

Job description

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Program Director, MS Midwifery

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

The Program Director provides leadership, administration, and oversight for the Master of Science in Midwifery program within the Department of Nursing. The Program Director is responsible for the academic quality, integrity, and continuous improvement of the program and for ensuring compliance with university policies and professional accreditation standards.

The Program Director leads program planning, implementation, evaluation, and resource management and serves as the primary individual responsible for maintaining accreditation with the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).

The Program Director reports to the Nursing Department Chair and collaborates with departmental leadership, faculty, clinical partners, and institutional offices to ensure program success.

Program Leadership and Administration

• Provide overall leadership, management, and administration of the Master of Science in Midwifery program.
• Ensure the academic quality, integrity, and continuous improvement of the program.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program policies, procedures, and operational structures consistent with university policies and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate program activities with the Department of Nursing and other academic and administrative units within the university.
• Lead strategic planning and program development to ensure alignment with institutional mission and healthcare workforce needs.
• Exercise the authority necessary to direct the academic and administrative operations of the MS-Midwifery Program and ensure compliance with ACME accreditation requirements, including oversight of curriculum implementation, faculty assignments, clinical education, student progression, and program evaluation, consistent with University policies and established governance processes.

Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the program's primary liaison with the ACME.
• Ensure compliance with all ACME accreditation standards and requirements.
• Lead the preparation and submission of required accreditation documents including:
  • Self-study reports
  • Annual reports
  • Substantive change notifications
  • Program outcome reports
• Maintain documentation and evidence demonstrating compliance with accreditation standards.
• Coordinate accreditation site visits and ensure institutional readiness for review.

Curriculum and Academic Oversight

• Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program curriculum consistent with professional competencies established by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
• Ensure the curriculum prepares graduates for certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, evaluate, and revise courses to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes and clinical competencies.
• Oversee the integration of didactic and clinical learning experiences.
• Promote innovative, evidence-based teaching methods and effective use of educational technologies within the program's approved hybrid instructional model, including online learning, in-person skills education, simulation, and clinical experiences.

Faculty Leadership and Development

• Recruit, mentor, and supervise program faculty in collaboration with the Nursing Department Chair.
• Assign faculty teaching responsibilities and monitor faculty workload in the Program.
• Support faculty development in teaching, clinical education, and online pedagogy.
• Facilitate regular meetings of program faculty to support curriculum development, program improvement, and student success.

Clinical Education Oversight

• Ensure the availability of appropriate clinical learning environments and experiences that support achievement of midwifery competencies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clinical partners and preceptors.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of clinical affiliation agreements.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty and staff to coordinate student clinical placements.
• Ensure clinical education experiences meet accreditation standards and program learning outcomes.
• Ensure that clinical preceptors are appropriately qualified, oriented, supported, and evaluated, and that student clinical experiences are systematically monitored for adequacy, safety, achievement of required competencies, and progression toward program outcomes.

Student Success and Academic Oversight

• Oversee student admissions processes in collaboration with Graduate Admissions.
• Participate in student recruitment and outreach activities.
• Provide leadership in student advising, evaluation, and progression monitoring.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and transparent policies for student admission, progression, retention, and completion.
• Address student concerns and oversee resolution of program-related complaints in accordance with program, department, school, and university policies.

Program Assessment and Evaluation

• Lead systematic program evaluation and continuous quality improvement processes.
• Collaborate with the external program evaluator to analyze program outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate data from:
  • Course evaluations
  • Student learning outcomes
  • Graduate exit surveys
  • Alumni surveys
  • Employer feedback
• Use program data to guide curriculum revisions and program improvement.
• Ensure program outcome benchmarks required by ACME are achieved and reported.

Budget and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the program budget in collaboration with the Nursing Department Chair, SHS Dean and SHS Executive Director for Finance & Administration.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of program resources.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and external funding.

Professional Engagement and Program Representation

• Represent the midwifery program within the university and in the broader healthcare community.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations and clinical agencies.
• Serve on university committees and professional committees as appropriate.
• Support development of a Program Advisory Board composed of clinical and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with university leadership and advancement teams to support program development and community engagement.

Scholarship and Service

• Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with faculty expectations.
• Contribute to the advancement of midwifery education and practice through research, publications, or professional service.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities relevant to midwifery education.

Teaching

• Teach courses within the midwifery curriculum consistent with expertise and program needs.
• Model evidence-based midwifery practice and interprofessional collaboration.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritizes policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license, with eligibility for California RN licensure.
• Current Certified Nurse-Midwife certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board
• Current California Nurse-Midwife certification or eligibility to obtain California certification before assuming applicable clinical responsibilities.
• Master's degree in nursing, midwifery, or a closely related health discipline.
• Demonstrated current clinical competence and expertise in nurse-midwifery practice, including knowledge of contemporary clinical standards, evidence-based practice, and applicable California laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (PhD or DNP, or EdD) with a master's degree in midwifery, nursing or a related field. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply with the premise they will finish their dissertation within two (2) years of appointment.
• Experience in academic leadership or program administration.
• Experience teaching in graduate nursing or midwifery education.
• Experience with accreditation processes, particularly with the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education.
• Experience developing online or hybrid educational programs.
• Experience with clinical education coordination and preceptor development.
• Demonstrated experience with simulation or innovative teaching modalities.
• Professional membership and service in nursing or related organizations.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.