Clinical Cancer Genetics Counselor - Assistant Professor - Human Genetics

Overview

The Ohio State University Division of Human Genetics is seeking a dynamic genetic counselor for a clinical excellence faculty position in the growing clinical care area of Cancer genetics. This clinical faculty position involves clinical care, teaching and mentoring, and translational cancer genetics research, with opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, PhDs, and MDs.

Job Title:

Clinical Cancer Genetics Counselor - Assistant Professor - Human Genetics

Department:
Medicine | IM Human Genetics

Location:

Columbus, Ohio (Kenny Rd, )

Position Type:
Regular
• Scheduled

Hours:

40
• Shift: First Shift

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. The university is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of HERC.

Clinical faculty members are dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in adult genetic specialties.

Responsibilities include:

• Provision of clinical genetic services in cancer clinics
• Teaching genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participation in translational cancer genetics research programs
• Engagement in teaching and mentoring, including lectures, seminars, and clinical rotation supervision
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance cancer research and clinical care

In addition to clinical and research activities, the role involves active engagement in teaching and mentoring and opportunities to shape the next generation of genetic counselors.

Required

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) with titles including assistant/associate/professor-clinical or professor-clinical. Candidates will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD), or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years, with potential reappointment. Primary focus includes clinical care, and may include teaching and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) and Research Faculty (regardless of rank) descriptions are provided to distinguish career focus and eligibility, including potential for tenure where applicable.

Required materials: cover letter addressing patient care, teaching, and research philosophies;
Curriculum Vitae (CV); and a list of references. References should include:

• Email address
• Connection to you
• Area in which the referee is insightful to your skills

Application materials must include a cover letter addressing patient care, teaching, and research philosophies, Curriculum Vitae, and a list of references with the information above. Inquiries should be directed to Pam Brock, Faculty Recruitment (pamela.brock).

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are highlighted for their academic excellence, with ongoing commitments to teaching, research, and patient care. The university provides comprehensive benefits and supports dual careers and faculty relocation via the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA).

The university emphasizes work-life balance and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Final candidates may be subject to background checks; a drug screen or physical may be required post-offer.

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