at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DescriptionThe University of Chicago's Department of Medicine invites applications for a Senior Assistant Instructional Professor in the Master of Science Program in Genetic Counseling. This is a full-time career-track teaching position, a two-year program designed to provide foundational training in genetic counseling. The core curriculum focuses on the applications and innovations in genetics, genomics, counseling, and applied research. Our current course offerings cover fundamentals of medical genetics, genetic counseling, ethics, and statistics. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. The initial three-year appointment will begin in Academic Year 2026-2027 and is renewable.
The appointee will be appointed as Program Director and initially teach 3 courses per academic year in addition to substantial mentoring and service responsibilities. Their courses likely will include a core requirement in health communication & counseling techniques, medical genetics, as well as being the course director for fieldwork rotations based on professional expertise of the candidate. This course load is subject to change over time based on administrative and service duties. In addition, the appointee will advise students on their independent research projects and quarterly course selection, serving as first and second readers on projects, and providing broad academic and professional guidance to a cohort of master's students in weekly office hours. They also closely advise students and alumni for job searches. Other non-classroom duties include participating in admissions and recruiting as well as other co-curricular academic programming. They hire and manage course instructors and contribute to program operations, participate in pedagogy workshops, and the annual student research symposium.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have: 1) a master's degree in the discipline of genetic counseling, 2) current certification in genetic counseling by the ABGC or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), 3) university level teaching experience in relevant course(s), and 4) at least five years of experience as a certified genetic counselor, a minimum of three of which must be in a patient-facing role (clinic or research).
To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/189440. Applicants are required to upload the following materials with their application: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including bibliography; 3) contact information for 3 references, 4) teaching statement, 5) sample syllabi of courses previously taught as primary instructor and/or of proposed course, and 6) teaching evaluations from the past two years.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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