Clinical Cancer Genetics Counselor - Assistant Professor - Human Genetics

Job Title

Clinical Cancer Genetics Counselor - Assistant Professor

Human Genetics 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 a doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

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 position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge clinical care, and research aimed at understanding and treating cancer, leveraging our state‑of‑the‑art facilities and collaborative environment. In addition to clinical and research responsibilities, the role involves active engagement in teaching and mentoring.

The candidate will play a role in shaping the next generation of genetic counselors through lectures, seminars, and clinical rotation supervision. This position also includes opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, PhDs, and MDs, fostering a synergistic approach to cancer research and clinical care.

Clinical faculty members are dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in adult genetic specialties. Our genetic counselor faculty collaborate closely with physicians and staff throughout our NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Responsibilities include active participation in the provision of clinical genetic services in our cancer clinics; teaching genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows; working on translational cancer genetics research programs.

Application materials must include cover letter addressing patient care, teaching, and research philosophies, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a list of references with the following information:

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

Ohio State is a top‑20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Kenny Rd,  (0214)

Regular – Scheduled

Hours:

40, First Shift