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Jefferson Health · 16 hours ago

Associate Program Director, Midwifery & Women’s Health Programs, Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus

Philadelphia, PA

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical care and preparing future professional leaders. They are seeking an Associate Program Director for the Midwifery & Women’s Health Programs to oversee program management, support accreditation requirements, and mentor faculty and students.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Work with program leadership to include the Program Director and other Program/Associate Program Directors, and with the core faculty to ensure the program provides core knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite to the development of the competencies required for successful completion and safe practice at the time of entry into the profession

Coordinate with Program Director/Chair to ensure leadership presence during operational days/hours

Provide mentoring to new and instructional faculty related to teaching, course coordination and assessment

Review and recommend curriculum revisions as needed, including mapping, creation of learning outcomes and instructional objectives related to courses

Collaborate with Program Director to update student handbook annually

Support the program in meeting accreditation requirements

Works with Enrollment Management to oversee admissions for the master’s and certificate programs, and refresher process

Develop individual plans of study for newly admitted students

Assign faculty advisors to students

Track performance of students during the didactic and clinical phase

Provide oversight and guidance to course faculty in the management of students with academic problems

Recommend and implement revisions to program policies and procedures related to the program's didactic and clinical curriculum

Assist with the development of short- and long-range strategic plans

Serves on departmental committees as required

Facilitate and ensure open communication, discussion and collaboration within the program and between PD, faculty, students and staff

Liaison with other University departments such as Registrar, Enrollment Management, Counseling Services, Health Services etc. as needed

Oversee, manage and troubleshoot day-to-day events in the program related to students, - informing or involving the PD as needed

Oversees program management and function in Program Directors absence

Serves as course faculty. Course load would vary each semester and be dependent on the FTE

Serves as an advisor for students in the master’s and certificate programs

Qualification

Midwifery program leadershipClinical practice experienceDoctoral degreeTeaching experienceManagement skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

Minimum of five years teaching experience and leadership responsibilities in a Midwifery program

Minimum of two years clinical practice experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated consistency in interpersonal, leadership, and management skills

Preferred

Doctoral degree preferred; Master's degree will be considered

Benefits

Medical (including prescription)

Supplemental insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995

Philadelphia, PA, US

5001-10000 employees