Join a Dynamic Team of Nurse-Midwives at the University of Iowa

The University of Iowa’s Nurse-Midwifery Division, housed within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is seeking a passionate and experienced Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our growing faculty on the non-tenure clinical track.

This is more than a job—it’s a career-defining opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized academic medical center that values clinical excellence, innovative education, and impactful research.

Why Join Us?

• Full-Scope Midwifery Practice: Provide comprehensive care for patients with both normal and high-risk pregnancies, including gynecology and contraceptive management.
• Academic Excellence: Teach and mentor midwifery students in our hospital-based, faculty-led education program, as well as medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Research & Scholarship: Collaborate on cutting-edge research projects and contribute to the advancement of midwifery and obstetric care.
• Career Growth: Opportunities abound for leadership in committee work, curriculum development, clinical innovation, and group-based prenatal care.
• Rapid Division Growth: Be part of a thriving division experiencing exciting expansion in both clinical services and educational programming.

Life in Iowa City:

Iowa City is a vibrant, welcoming community known for its arts, culture, and education. Home to a Big Ten university, the city offers:

• A thriving downtown with locally owned shops, restaurants, and live music
• Top-rated schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and rivers
• A strong sense of community and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Affordable cost of living with a high quality of life

Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical expertise, expand your teaching portfolio, or contribute to meaningful research, this position offers the flexibility and support to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s degree (or BSN if master’s is not in nursing)
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing midwife
• Board certification through AMCB and active RN/ARNP license from the Iowa Board of Nursing (required prior to hire)
• Strong inpatient and outpatient clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic setting
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations, evening clinics, and off-site care
• EPIC proficiency and interest in group prenatal care are highly desirable

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

To apply for this position, visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty,#75785

Please contact, Amber Goodrich, ARNP,CNM,MSN,FACNM

Director of Division of Midwifery

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Phone: 319-353-6594.

E-mail address: amber-goodrich@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences

About University of Iowa

The Carver College of Medicine and the University of Iowa Health Care are equal partners, and the hospital is one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the United States.The UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has distinguished clinical, research, and teaching faculty who are national and international leaders in their respective areas of expertise. This is equally balanced with experienced, skilled senior members and energetic, creative junior faculty members collaborating on patient care, research, and education. The department encompasses diverse programs spanning all areas of the specialty. The department is the home of an excellent residency program with 6 residents per year and highly competitive fellowship programs in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gyn Oncology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Urogynecology. The department has active research programs in preeclampsia, gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor disorders, and infertility. Partnering with the State of Iowa, the Department has expanded residency and fellowship training to rural Iowa in partnership with several Iowa health systems and clinics. Additionally, the department’s residency prog...ram has many years of recruiting and graduating outstanding women’s health talent. In addition, the department closely collaborates with the UI Departments of Urology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Iowa’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center), and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics as well as the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital

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