Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Dean, Midwifery Education Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.

The Assistant Dean is a senior academic leader who is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Midwifery Education Program. The Midwifery Education Program operates within a consortium of McMaster, Ryerson and Laurentian Universities.

The Assistant Dean serves as Director of the consortium program and carries out responsibilities in conjunction with the program directors at the other sites, as well as within McMaster. Specific responsibilities include: Provide administrative leadership in the operation of the program including the development of effective administrative and committee structures to support the program; Provide academic leadership to the program by spearheading the development of innovative approaches to collaborative education ventures, and new educational initiatives in response to changes in the midwifery profession; Oversee the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the midwifery education program and the ongoing refinement of curricula to ensure the program meets its educational objectives; Work with the Associate Dean, Education and consortium partners to obtain and allocate resources effectively for operation of the program; Liaise with appropriate departments, programs and faculties within the university, with consortium partners and clinical learning sites; Represent the Midwifery Education Program and the midwifery consortium to internal and external groups, institutions and clinical agencies; Provide mentorship to students, faculty and staff within the program and the consortium; Facilitate educational research, development and evaluation in the program and in relation to other programs, as appropriate; Participate as a member of faculty and university committees as required. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, this is a five year appointment, renewable upon favorable review and continued funding, with a start date of July 1, 2006.

Candidates must have advanced preparation in midwifery or a midwifery related field and be registered/eligible to register as a midwife in Ontario. Electronic applications (in Word or WordPerfect) and nominations are invited. A cover letter should address the candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position and be accompanied by a curriculum vitae. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and should be submitted to:. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.