Associate Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling

Associate Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics University of Utah School of Medicine The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide clinical care (40 percent) and serve as the Associate Program Director of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (60 percent). The Associate Program Director will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and facilitating all aspects of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC), preparing accreditation reports, serving as a course director and teaching didactic courses, representing the UUGPGC at national meetings and conferences, and serving as a liaison between the UUGPGC and the Graduate School, School of Medicine, and participating departments. Clinical care will include providing genetic counseling services in general genetics and/or pediatric specialties clinics under the Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics. Clinical activities may be carried out at Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah, the University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics within and outside Utah. There is an expectation for academic work including clinical care/practice advancement, education, investigation, administration, and advocacy. Qualified candidates must have post-graduate education in genetic counseling (minimum of master's degree); certification in Genetic Counseling from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics, or equivalent; current license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah; minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of genetic counseling; and teaching and research experience in the field of genetic counseling. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at the rank of Assistant Professor. Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/198028 . Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of clinical, research, teaching, and administrative experience are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Karin Dent, MS, Program Director of UUGPGC, at karin.dent@hsc.utah.edu . The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.