Assistant Professor- Genetic Counseling

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Genetic counseling program
Didactic and clinical instruction
Student mentorship and advising
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a board-certified Genetic Counselor to join its academic faculty as an Assistant Professor. This full-time position involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to program development in a collaborative educational environment

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • The Genetic Counseling Program offers a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling and enrolls one cohort of eight (8) students each fall.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family; Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave; Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS; Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000; Career Training and Educational Opportunities; Merchant Discounts; Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a board-certified Genetic Counselor to join its academic faculty as an Assistant Professor. This full-time position involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to program development in a collaborative educational environment.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • genetic counseling program
  • didactic and clinical instruction
  • student mentorship and advising
  • academic portfolio development

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative health care organization
  • teamwork and diversity champion

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program
  • Professional board certification
  • Minimum of three years of full-time experience in genetic counseling
  • Experience in teaching genetic counseling students
  • Experience with clinical supervision of genetic counseling students
  • Minimum of five years of full-time experience in genetic counseling

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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