Req #: 243315 Department: SCHOOL OF NURSING Job Location Detail: telework/hybrid work availability Posting Date: 02/07/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 02/21/2025 Salary: 50% of $9,000 - $10,195 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. We are recruiting a **50% FTE Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) Co-Director** in the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing. The CPM Co-Director will take ownership of research-related activities within a project exploring integrated midwifery education. This role involves leading the design, execution, and evaluation of research initiatives, fostering engagement with the CPM community, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The CPM Co-Director will collaborate closely with the CNM Co-Director and the research team to ensure the project’s success. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Leadership in Research and Community Engagement (30%) + Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy to integrate the perspectives of the CPM community into the project. + Lead the design and refinement of research questions and methodologies to capture the unique experiences of CPMs through their educational experiences. + Plan, oversee, and facilitate listening sessions, focus groups, and consortia, ensuring robust data collection. + Serve as the primary liaison between the research team and the U.S. CPM community, fostering trust and collaboration.Strategic Management of Research Activities (30%) + Take ownership of the logistics and execution of research activities, including scheduling, participant recruitment, and data collection. + Ensure the effective organization and analysis of data from interviews, listening sessions, and focus groups. + Lead the planning and execution of consortia in years 1 and 3, including agenda development and stakeholder coordination. + Develop protocols for data management and ensure compliance with research ethics and standards.Collaboration and Decision-Making (20%) + Actively participate in regular research team meetings, providing strategic input and updates on program progress. + Collaborate with faculty and team members to align research activities with project goals and objectives. + Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and refine research approaches.Program Oversight and Reporting (20%) + Monitor and manage project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful program execution. + Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings and community engagement outcomes. + Track and manage project resources, including financial and human resources, to align with program objectives. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + A Bachelor’s degree in midwifery, nursing, public health, gender and women’s studies, social work, or related field AND 3 years of work experience in Midwifery, maternal/child health, doula community engagement or related work. + Expertise in midwifery profession, including CPM/LM licensure. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Knowledge base in reproductive healthcare, particularly around pregnancy/birth/postpartum periods. + Highly professional, excellent time management, self-direction, and outstanding organization skills. + Knowledge of, and appreciation for, community-based participatory principles. + Proficient in using personal computer (i.e. MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). + Be available evenings and weekends occasionally as needed. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Experience in applying and operationalizing a Reproductive Justice framework. + Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships with diverse communities. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** + Occasional national travel and flexible evening and weekend availability are required. + The position involves a mix of in-person and hybrid work. + Three-year contract from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. + Estimated 20 hours per week throughout the contract period. + The specific schedule will be arranged with the research team. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.