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Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Residence, School of Nursing [R0152624] at University of Nevada, Las Vegas | LAYIQ
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Residence, School of Nursing [R0152624]
ROLE of the POSITION
The Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) Program Director/Assistant/Associate/Professor-in-Residence provides vital leadership for the CNM Program track within the MSN program (12-month). The Program Director is responsible for the planning, implementing, evaluating and managing of the CNM specialty track. The Program Director is responsible for advising students in the program. The Program Director will work to orient and mentor other faculty teaching in the program and to develop and evaluate clinical sites.
The Program Director will provide support for the viability, quality, legal and professional compliance of the specialty. Specialty coordinators are expected to be role models for clinical scholarship and leadership in the School of Nursing and within their specialty organizations.
The Program Director is also expected to:
Provide overall leadership for the sustainability of the program, including strategic planning for the specialty.
Work closely with the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs and Director of the MSN program to develop CNM Program recruitment and marketing strategies, respond to potential student inquiries; participate in the admission process by interviewing and selecting applicants.
Serve as the Academic Advisor to students in their specialty, focusing on issues of certification eligibility, academic progression and retention.
Design and provide expert instruction for CNM preparation through didactic, simulation, clinical and innovative approaches.
Work with the clinical placement’s office in identifying the specialty’s need for clinical preceptors and site.
Ensure clinical site and preceptor information is entered and maintained in shared database including the evaluation of each. Oversee the completion of these functions.
Orient new faculty and mentor faculty teaching in the specialty program; identify qualified candidates and nominate preceptors for adjunct faculty positions.
Ensure that specialty standards for accreditation of the program and certification of graduates are met.
Maintains appropriate programmatic records according to ACME policies including program philosophy, objectives, and master schedule, organizational charts, administrative policies and procedures, budget information, committee meeting minutes, hospital statistics and data, current course outlines, objectives, and student brochure, examinations and testing materials, faculty teaching and time commitment data and self-study records.
Complete program and accreditation reports in a timely manner.
Articulate faculty needs for the specialty to the MSN Program Director and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs based on number of students, specialty-specific needs, and teaching-learning activities.
Participate in MSN Program and Specialty Coordinator meetings as well as Curriculum Committee activities related to course, curricular and program changes.
Ensure completion of program evaluation data collection including tracking student outcomes (i.e. performance on certification exams; employment settings), analyze data and propose appropriate programmatic changes.
In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, will recommend for hire, orient and supervise clinical instructors according to number of students enrolled and site placements.
Serve as a role model for scholarship in clinical or educational research including evidence-based guidelines, quality improvement, and other projects, and dissemination of results through manuscripts and presentations.
Participate in local, regional, and national specialty organizations to be current on environmental issues that may impact the nurse anesthesia program and practice.
Maintain specialty certification credentials.
Maintain active practice as a CNM.
Classes in the School of Nursing are offered year-round, using a trimester sequence. This position is a non-tenure track position.
This position is based in Las Vegas and requires on-site work across UNLV campuses and clinical locations.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
The School of Nursing at UNLV offers CCNE-accredited programs leading to a BSN, MS (nurse practitioner and nurse educator tracks), DNP, and PhD (Educator and Interprofessional Health concentrations and DNP to PhD). For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu/nursing online
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Doctorate degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
the ,The individual must also hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license and if selected, applicant is subject to a one-time background check.
This individual must be a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Faculty rank will be dependent upon educational credentials, terminal degree, experience, and scholarly achievement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years’ in academic and clinical teaching preferred.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Compensation
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage .
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Cheryl Maes , Search Committee Chair .
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin immediately.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0152624” in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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