Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Co-Director - Open Rank Faculty Search

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Division of Human Genetics is seeking a Genetic Counselor for a clinician educator role to co-direct our Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. You will help shape program strategy, oversee admissions, and ensure ongoing fiscal stability while leading teaching and clinical activities.

This position emphasizes leadership, curriculum development, and collaboration with hospital and medical school leadership to advance education, patient care, and translational research in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent required.
• Current board certification in genetic counseling.
• Minimum of five years experience in genetic counseling.
• In-depth knowledge of the profession and practice.
• Demonstrated leadership experience relevant to program oversight.
• Experience as instructor for at least two post-secondary courses.
• Completed at least 10 hours of curriculum design/DEIJ training within last ten years.
• Ongoing commitment to curriculum design and DEIJ training, including at least one hour annually.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program compliance with Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) standards.
• Develop, review, and modify the program’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, goals, and philosophy.
• Oversee admissions processes and admission criteria.
• Ensure long-term fiscal stability and year-round program administration.
• Collaborate with division director and College of Medicine leadership on communication with students and faculty.
• Participate in clinical genetic services within the hospital and clinic settings.
• Teach graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows in genetic counseling.
• Engage in translational genetics research and related scholarly activities.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum design

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

Board certification in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Ohio State University Division of Human Genetics seeks a Genetic Counselor for a clinician educator position to co‑direct our Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program compliance with Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) standards.
• Develop, review, and modify the program’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, goals, and philosophy.
• Oversee admissions processes and admission criteria.
• Ensure long‑term fiscal stability and year‑round program administration.
• Collaborate with division director and College of Medicine leadership on communication with students and faculty.
• Participate in clinical genetic services within the hospital and clinic settings.
• Teach graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows in genetic counseling.
• Engage in translational genetics research and related scholarly activities.

Qualifications – Required

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.
• Current professional board certification in genetic counseling.
• Minimum of five years experience in genetic counseling.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience of the genetic counseling profession and practice.
• Demonstrated leadership experience relevant to program oversight.
• Experience as a course instructor or instructor of record for at least two post‑secondary courses.
• Completed at least 10 hours of training or coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, educational andragogy, or principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within the last ten years.
• Continuing training of at least two hours per year in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, or educational andragogy, including at least one hour related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Qualifications – Desired

• Three to five years experience in a leadership role.
• Completion of a professional program in leadership.

Application Process

Submit the following:

• Cover letter addressing patient care, teaching, and research philosophies.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• List of references (email address, connection, and area of insight).

Questions can be directed to Leigha Senter‑Jamieson, Faculty Recruitment ([e-mail]).

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