Assistant Professor- Genetic Counseling

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Didactic and/or clinical instruction
Student mentorship and advising
Academic portfolio development
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a board-certified Genetic Counselor for a full-time faculty position in its College of Health Professions. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to program development, requiring significant experience in genetic counseling and education

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, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, Retirement, Basic Life Insurance, Career Training and Educational Opportunities, Merchant Discounts, and Concierge prescription delivery.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a board-certified Genetic Counselor for a full-time faculty position in its College of Health Professions. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to program development, requiring significant experience in genetic counseling and education.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • didactic and/or clinical instruction
  • student mentorship and advising
  • academic portfolio development

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity champion
  • collaborative healthcare organization

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

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