Lead Genetic Counselor - HS Assistant Clinical Professor

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA in Los Angeles seeks a lead Genetic Counselor with experience in reproductive genetics and clinical research for a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor appointment. The role blends clinical care with research and teaching of genetic counseling students and OB/GYN trainees. The position requires an M.S.

in Genetic Counseling, ABGC board certification, and eligibility for California licensure. Academic rank will reflect qualifications and is tied to clinical, teaching, and research

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Genetic Counseling.
• ABGC board certified and eligible for California Genetic Counselor license.
• Engagement in clinical care, academically productive scientific inquiry, and teaching genetic counseling students.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling services for patients within the Department of OB/GYN.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams to support health initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical decision-making discussions and care coordination.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of genetic counseling graduate students and trainees.

Education

M.S. degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Position overview

The Department of OB/GYN is seeking a lead Genetic Counselor with experience in reproductive genetics and clinical research for a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor faculty appointment. The role combines clinical genetic counseling expertise with responsibilities supporting the research mission of the department as well as participating in the education of genetic counselors through UCLA Master's program and OB/GYN trainees.

Salary range

The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $126,800-$133,300. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

• Open date: September 8, 2026


• Next review date: Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)


• Final date: Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

Applicants must possess an M.S. degree in Genetic Counseling to apply. Candidates must also be ABGC board certified and eligible to obtain a California Genetic Counselor License. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about engaging in clinical care, academically productive scientific inquiry, educating genetic counseling students and serving the university community.

Academic appointment level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selected candidate will join an established team with expertise in OB/GYN, maternal fetal medicine, reproductive genetics and reproductive endocrinology and infertility, clinical genetics, genomic medicine, and precision health. The role offers opportunities for clinical practice, academic engagement, research collaboration, and teaching within a dynamic academic environment.

In addition to the Department of OB/GYN, the Department of Human Genetics hosts an ABMGG‑accredited Medical Genetics residency, a T32 training grant, a Masters in Genetic Counseling program, and multiple ABMGG‑accredited Laboratory Genetics training programs. Opportunities are available for clinical research, clinical trials, and collaboration with basic science researchers. Faculty members have numerous opportunities for teaching across a variety of academic programs. Teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and genetic counseling trainees are expected.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling services for patients within the Department of Ob/GYN


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams to support health initiatives


• Contribute to clinical decision‑making discussions and care coordination within a team‑based model

Teaching Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical and didactic education of medical students, residents, fellows, and genetic counseling graduate students.


• Develop and deliver lectures, case conferences, educational materials, and other instructional activities related to medical genetics and genetic counseling.


• Provide mentorship and supervision to genetic counseling graduate students in clinical and research settings. Scholarly and Creative Activities:


• Support and engage in clinical research and translational genomics projects


• Participate in academic activities including teaching, mentoring, and curriculum support for genetic counseling and related training programs


• Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and scientists on interdisciplinary research and clinical innovation projects


• If desired, independently initiate, execute, and close IRB‑approved genomic research studies, including full lifecycle study management from design through analysis and publication

Shared Values

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program.

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Genetic Counseling.

Additional qualifications

• Candidates must also be ABGC board certified and eligible to obtain a California Genetic Counselor License

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter


• Statement of Research (Optional)


• Statement of Teaching (Optional)


• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life‑saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution.


• Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location

Los Angeles, CA

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