Nursing Jobs at University of Kansas Medical Center with Visa Sponsorship

Department:

SON Graduate Programs

Position Title:

Nursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife - SON

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a clinical track faculty member for the Nurse Midwifery specialty in the DNP nursing program. This part-time (12-month appointment) position reports to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Department Chair. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Job Description:

The faculty member will fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship or practice. As a certified nurse midwife, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice through the SON practice plan or outside clinical practice.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

- Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the midwifery DNP program.
- Develop and sustain clinical placements for students.
- Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
- Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD).

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certification/License:

- Possess a registered nurse (RN) license and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN and APRN licenses in Kansas).
- Possess and maintain a current certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife.

Work Experience:

- 1 year of clinical experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

- Experience teaching in a nursing program.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
- Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.

Skills:

- Verbal and written communication.

Required Documents:

- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time