Instructor/Genetic Counselor – F14380

The Department of Human & Molecular Genetics Virginia Commonwealth University Health System seeks a full-time Instructor/Genetic Counselor, non-tenure track, in the Division of Clinical Genetics.

Position Responsibilities:

• Clinical: This faculty member will perform day-to-day coverage of clinical rotations in Genetic Counseling in a variety of hospital and outpatient Genetic Counselors encounter wide variety of genetic conditions as we are the only facility within the Greater Richmond area that offers medical genetics services.
• Teaching: The successful candidate will teach students in the Masters of Genetic Counseling Program.
• Service: The successful candidate will participate in conferences with clinical Participation in departmental, institutional and national committees is encouraged, when necessary.

The successful candidate will report to and work closely with the Director of the Genetic Counseling Master’s Program and Associate Director of Clinical Genetics Services to further the mission and vision of the Department of Human& Molecular Genetics, Clinical Genetics Division.

Required Qualifications

Prospective candidates should have superb Genetic Counseling skills and the drive to excel in scholarly & teaching activities. Participation in the Masters of Genetic Counseling program is required.

• Licensed Clinical Genetic Counselor with Board certification in Genetic Counseling is required.
• Candidates must be qualified for full, unrestricted Genetic Counseling licensure in Virginia.
• The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience working inland fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Genetic Counseling with ability to provide coverage of clinical rotations.

Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience and an interest and/or ability in teaching and scholarly activity as displayed through publication in professional journals and presentations at national meetings.

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.