Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Co-Director - Open Rank Faculty Search

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Job Title:

Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Co-Director - Open Rank Faculty Search

Department:

Medicine | IM Human Genetics

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University, Division of Human Genetics is seeking a dynamic genetic counselor for a clinician educator position to co-direct our Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.

The Genetic Counseling Program Leadership team is responsible for the academic, operational, and administrative oversight of the genetic counseling program in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) Standards of Accreditation. Program leadership collectively provides the expertise, experience, and qualifications necessary to deliver a comprehensive and high‑quality genetic counseling curriculum. The leadership structure is intentionally designed to ensure program continuity and depth of expertise. Individuals serving in program leadership roles are supported with academic appointments and privileges comparable to faculty with similar academic responsibilities at The Ohio State University.

In addition to graduate professional educational leadership, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical care and research, leveraging our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment. This position also includes opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, PhDs, and MDs, fostering a synergistic approach to research and clinical care.

This position is being recruited at an advanced clinical faculty rank and will require additional review and approval by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). The appointment is therefore subject to a comprehensive review of applicable criteria and standards, in alignment with protocols outlined in the Department of Medicine’s Appointments, Promotion and Tenure document.

Performance Objectives

Program leadership responsibilities are dictated by ACGC standards for program leadership and responsibilities that include but are not limited to; maintaining program compliance with the Standards, developing, reviewing, and revising the program’s strategic plan, which may include mission, vision, goals, and/or philosophy, and developing, reviewing, and overseeing the program admissions process. As program leadership, this position is also responsible for maintaining long-term fiscal stability, administration of program year-round, maintaining open and honest communication regarding program and students with division director and college of medicine leadership. In addition, clinical faculty members are dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in genetic specialties. Our genetic counselor faculty collaborate closely with physicians and staff throughout the institution. Responsibilities include active participation in the provision of clinical genetic services in our clinics; teaching genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows; working on translational genetics research programs.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required : Meet the ACGC Standard A2.2.2 program director/co-director qualifications, which are as follows:

Hold a master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling. Have a current professional board certification in their specific field. A minimum of five years of experience in their field. Have knowledge of and experience with the genetic counseling profession and practice. Have knowledge and experience with the leadership roles assigned. Have been the course instructor/instructor of record for at least two courses of post-secondary education. Have completed at least 10 hours of training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, educational andragogy, or principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within the last 10 years; and Complete a minimum of two hours per year of continuing training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, or educational andragogy; including at least one hour of training/coursework related to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

Desired : 3-5 years experience in a leadership role; completed professional program in leadership.

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• Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. ​

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Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

How to Apply

Application materials must include cover letter (addressing patient care, teaching, and research philo