Assistant Professor- Genetic Counseling Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

Genetic Counselor

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a board-certified Genetic Counselor to join its academic faculty. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position located in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role includes responsibilities in didactic and/or clinical instruction, student mentorship and advising, and the development of an academic portfolio in education, scholarship, and service.

Academic rank, tenure-track status, and salary are commensurate with qualifications and College promotion and tenure criteria.

Program Overview The Genetic Counseling Program offers a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling and enrolls one cohort of eight (8) students each fall. The program is a full-time, daytime curriculum consisting of four fall/spring semesters and one intervening summer session (58 semester credit hours). Program graduates are eligible to sit for the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification examination.

Completion of the program does not guarantee certification; graduates are responsible for meeting all certification and licensure requirements.

Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program
Professional board certification in respective field, as applicable
Minimum of three years of full-time experience in the field of genetic counseling

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching genetic counseling students
Experience with clinical supervision of genetic counseling students
Minimum of five years of full-time experience in the field of genetic counseling

Responsibilities:

Designing and teaching didactic courses in area(s) of content expertise.
Mentoring students with thesis projects.
Contributing to program and curriculum assessment and planning activities.
Participating in university, community, and professional service.
Maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity to be a role-model for genetic counseling students.
Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant

Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes