Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling / Rank Dependent on

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Utah is seeking a Program Director for the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling. This 80% leadership role oversees accreditation, curriculum, and program administration while also providing 20% pediatric clinical genetic counseling.

Qualified candidates will have a master’s in genetic counseling, board certification, and at least five years’ experience, plus leadership and teaching credentials. Location is Salt Lake City, UT with faculty appointment in Pediatrics.

Formación

• Holds a master's degree in genetic counseling.
• Current board certification in genetic counseling.
• Minimum of five years of experience in genetic counseling.
• Knowledge of genetic counseling practice and profession.
• Leadership experience relevant to the role.
• Instructor of at least two college-level courses.
• Curriculum design/education training in the last 10 years.
• Ongoing continuing education credits to maintain credentials.

Responsabilidades

• Manage, coordinate, and facilitate all aspects of the UUGPGC.
• Prepare accreditation reports and ensure program compliance.
• Serve as course director and teach didactic courses.
• Represent the program at national meetings and conferences.
• Liaise between UUGPGC, Graduate School, School of Medicine and departments.
• Provide program leadership and long-term fiscal planning.
• Coordinate admissions, practicum training, and curricular planning.
• Provide academic advising and monitor student performance.

Conocimientos

Academic program leadership

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Descripción del empleo

Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Details

The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counselor to serve as Program Director of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (80%) and provide pediatric clinical care (20%).

The Program Director will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and facilitating all aspects of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC), preparing accreditation reports, serving as a course director and teaching didactic courses, representing the UUGPGC at national meetings and conferences, and serving as a liaison between the UUGPGC and the Graduate School, School of Medicine, and participating departments. Program leadership responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining program compliance with the Standards;
• Developing, reviewing, and revising the program's strategic plan, which may include mission, vision, goals, and/or philosophy;
• Developing, reviewing, and revising the program's plan to identify and address a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust for students, faculty, staff, and leadership;
• Communicating with the ACGC about significant staffing, administrative, financial, and/or practicum training changes;
• Developing, reviewing, and overseeing the program admissions process;
• Developing, implementing, and continuously evaluating the program, including all curricular requirements;
• Providing guidance to faculty and staff about where to access required continuing education;
• Providing academic advising, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance;
• Incorporating the principles of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust into the curriculum;
• Fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and supported;
• Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating all personnel in activities that directly relate to the program;
• Being available for program administration year-round;
• Long-term planning to ensure the program's fiscal stability;
• Serving as or designating the primary contact for communication with ACGC; and
• Maintaining and collaborating with the program advisory board and implementing appropriate recommendations.

Clinical care will include providing genetic counseling services in general genetics and/or pediatric specialties clinics under the Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics. Clinical activities may be carried out at Primary Children's Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah, the University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics within and outside Utah.

There is an expectation for academic work including clinical care/practice advancement, education, investigation, administration, and advocacy.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Holds a master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling;
• Have a current professional board certification in their specific field;
• Have a minimum of five years of experience in their field;
• Have knowledge of and experience with the genetic counseling profession and practice;
• Have knowledge and experience with the leadership roles assigned;
• Have been the course instructor/instructor of record for at least two courses of post-secondary education;
• Have completed at least 10 hours of training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, educational andragogy, or principles of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust within the last 10 years; and
• Complete a minimum of two hours per year of continuing training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, or educational andragogy; including at least one hour of training/coursework related to principles of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust.

Qualified candidates must also have a current license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah and teaching and research experience in the field of genetic counseling. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at a rank commensurate with their experience and academic body of work.

Please contact Karin Dent, MS, Program Director of UUGPGC, at [e-mail].

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00854 - Pediatric Genetics

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN04166F

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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