Nurse Midwife Faculty & Program Director

South Dakota Board of Regents; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer to serve as Nurse Midwife Faculty and Director of a new midwifery program. The position is 12 months, full-time, with locations in Brookings, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City.

The successful candidate will lead accreditation efforts, oversee clinical experiences, and shape educational materials while fostering an environment of excellence in nursing education across three campus sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree must be completed by date of application.
• Licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing or eligible for APRN licensure.
• Nationally certified as a Nurse Midwife by a recognized certifying body.
• Minimum of two years' practice as a midwife.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead accreditation activities (ACME self-studies, reports, site visit prep) in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards.
• Track program outcomes (graduation, certification, employment).
• Facilitate faculty meetings and committee work.
• Oversee clinical experiences and secure clinical placements/preceptors.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Educational tech

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

South Dakota State University invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer to serve as Nurse Midwife Faculty and Director of a new midwifery program. The position is 12 months, full-time, with locations in Brookings, Sioux Falls, or Rapid City.

The successful candidate will lead accreditation efforts, oversee clinical experiences, and shape educational materials while fostering an environment of excellence in nursing education across three campus sites.