Program Chair - Midwifery

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a leader in healthcare and the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, serving one of the world's most diverse populations. Highly ranked by Castle Connolly Medical among the top 5 U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The Midwifery Program seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professor as Program Chair.

The Program Chair provides overall administration and leadership, developing annual and long-term goals, policies, and objectives. Responsibilities include preparing and monitoring the program budget and securing external funding for operations and development. Recruit and evaluate faculty, staff, and students while developing curriculum with distance learning options.

Participate in classroom teaching, clinical supervision, and College/SUNY-wide committees. Work in partnership with affiliated agencies, consumer groups, and communities as the program's primary spokesperson. Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team committed to simulation-based teaching.

Demonstrate professional and scholarly endeavors through teaching, curriculum evaluation, and quality assurance. Engage in ongoing professional development and integrated midwifery education. Advance career at a top-ranked institution with variable days and hours.