Genetic Counseling Program Director & Associate Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Program Director for the Master in Genetic Counseling Program to lead operational, programmatic, and accreditation activities, maintaining currency and alignment with the university mission for student success.

The role involves collaboration with faculty to enhance curriculum quality, secure clinical sites, and engage with Virginia medical institutions to support the program’s long-term goals under the Department Chair for Allied Health Professions.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling.
• Have current ABGC or ABMGG certification.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills.
• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated strength in planning, conducting, and disseminating research.
• Have at least 5 years of experience as a certified GC (minimum of 3 must be from a patient-facing role – clinical or research).
• Have taught at least 6 credit hours of post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor student progress within program.
• Serve as program representative on committees regarding student progress.
• Participate in the admissions process.
• Assist in program development and evaluation.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the field of student affairs and student services.
• Coordinate student activities at the local, state and national levels.
• Oversee student professional organizations.
• Demonstrate high ethical and professional standards.
• Lead faculty efforts in maintaining discipline currency.
• Lead faculty efforts in assuring quality and effectiveness in content and pedagogy.
• Assist with instructional program planning for essential curricular components.
• Create, modify, and teach material from the approved curriculum.
• Coordinate accreditation compliance in accordance with regulatory body policy.
• Monitor, ensure compliance, and advise on matters regarding all required certifications and licenses.
• Assist faculty in developing curriculum proposals.
• Coordinate and participates in community advisory committees and serves as liaison to program faculty.
• Participate in course planning by reviewing course enrollment patterns.
• Monitor changes to university academic and administrative policies.
• Provide information and advice regarding administrative issues related to curriculum changes, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in departmental meetings and university committees.
• Participate in state and national GC organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Research

Curriculum design

Education

Master's in Genetics Counseling

ABGC/ABMGG certification

Job description

Liberty University is seeking a Program Director for the Master in Genetic Counseling Program to lead operational, programmatic, and accreditation activities, maintaining currency and alignment with the university mission for student success.

The role involves collaboration with faculty to enhance curriculum quality, secure clinical sites, and engage with Virginia medical institutions to support the program’s long-term goals under the Department Chair for Allied Health Professions.