George Fox University’s College of Nursing announces the development of a Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse-Midwifery program. The College of Nursing is seeking a Program Director who is enthusiastic about developing the Nurse-Midwifery program, and preparing nurse-midwifery students to work in rural settings throughout Oregon. The ideal candidate will have experience working in midwifery education and have a passion for serving vulnerable populations and underserved communities. This position is set to begin on a half time basis in 2024, moving to full time in 2025.  

About the Job: This is a full-time, 11-month position in the College of Nursing with leadership and administration of the Nurse-Midwifery program. This is a faculty-administrator position with teaching, student advisement, service, and scholarship responsibilities. This position works closely with and reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing. As a Christ- centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God’s design for human communities.

Job Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Serve as administrative lead of the nurse-midwifery program. 
• Provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of the educational program including but not limited to administration, didactic and clinical curriculum, faculty recruitment and development, national accreditation, compliance with state regulations, and evaluation.
• Develop and oversee curriculum that meets ACME, AACN Essentials, and OSBN requirements and provide for continuous review, evaluation, and updates as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements including annual program reports, website and published materials, periodic program self-study efforts and preparation for site visits.
• Develop, regularly evaluate, and update policies related to admission, advancement, and graduation that enhance student success.
• Oversee and participate in the admissions process. 
• Direct the evaluation of student learning, including assessment measures and program and course review.
• Work with individual faculty and the dean, in development, implementation, and monitoring of faculty growth plans including annual evaluations and promotion.
• Ensure recruitment, orientation, mentoring, and evaluation of nursing faculty, staff, and other contributors to the nursing education program.  
• Work collaboratively with other nursing programs, agencies, and health providers to ensure equitable access to practice sites.
• Ensure opportunities for faculty, students, staff, and clinical partners to provide input in decisions about the development of the nursing education program.    
• Develop and monitor program budget.
• Teach didactic and clinical courses as able, including oversight of DNP projects.
• Provide direct patient care and precept nurse-midwifery students as able
• Partner with team to ensure adequate affiliation agreements/contracts for off-campus clinical sites as well as off-campus clinical coordinators and preceptors
• Ensure the spiritual vitality and Christian centrality of the nursing program.

We’re Looking for Candidates Who Have:

• An active unencumbered Oregon APRN license
• Current national AMCB certification 
• An earned doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development and administration
• Current knowledge of CNM practice and related professional issues
• Current knowledge of institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements for nurse-midwifery educational programs
• Minimum five years of full time equivalent CNM clinical experience
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work full-time in person
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Simulation experience in a high-fidelity lab preferred

About George Fox University

George Fox University is Oregon’s premier Christian university, committed to providing students with personal attention, global opportunities to learn and serve, and a supportive community that encourages academic rigor and spiritual growth. We are an accredited nonprofit institution classified as a “Best National University” (U.S. News & World Report). George Fox offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, 14 master’s and doctoral degrees, seven degree-completion programs for working adults, and seven seminary degrees on the university’s campus in Newberg, Oregon, and at teaching sites in Portland and Redmond, Oregon. At George Fox, each student will be known – personally, academically and spiritually.

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