This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to assist in the creation and implementation of a new Master’s degree program in Genetic Counseling at The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center located in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex. The program will be housed in the Department of Health Care Sciences (HCS) in the School of Health Professions (SHP). 

The program will provide academic and clinical education capitalizing on strengths of existing relationships with UTSW School of Medicine, UTSW Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and an extensive network of providers in the DFW area including Southwestern Health Resources System, Texas Health Resources (THR) Health System, Children’s Hospital, Parkland Hospital, and the active, collaborative community of genetic counselors in our region. 

The Director of Outreach and Engagement will have responsibility in helping to shape the Program’s vision and student engagement strategy, maintain the program’s accreditation, recruit highly qualified prospective students, develop mentors for prospective and current students, and develop program activities contributing to the University’s mission and strategic plan for teaching, research, scholarly contributions, and service. 

The Director of Outreach should possess the following: 

Required Qualifications: 

• Hold a master’s degree or beyond; 

• Have professional board certification in the specific field, if available and applicable 

• At least three years of experience in the field; 

• Have knowledge of and experience with the genetic counseling profession and practice 

• Experience as a course instructor, or agreeance to participate in instruction of courses upon hire; 

• Meet all other qualifications for the Program Leadership roles as outlined in the Standards of Accreditation for Graduate Programs in Genetic Counseling; 

• Ability to initiate and exercise independent judgment and decision-making and work comfortably with a diverse faculty, workforce, student body, and community partners. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling. 

• Experience as a faculty in a GC program at the Master’s level 

• Demonstrated record of leadership and scholarship in education, Genetic counseling, or related field 

Certification(s) and License(s): 

• Board-certification in genetic counseling from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics (required if genetic counselor) 

• Genetic counseling state licensure in current clinical practice state(s), if applicable 

Required Documents: 

• Personal statement outlining why the applicant is interested in the position and suited for this role 

• Current CV 

• Documentation of degrees and ABGC certification 

• Names and contact information for three individuals willing to provide a professional reference if contacted by our search committee 

Preferred Documents: 

• Examples of experience with program development, teaching activities, professional development 

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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