Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number: req23076
Department: Dept of Clinical Hlth Prof
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program seeks a highly motivated, innovative educator to act as
assistant professor of practice. The preferred start date is Fall 2025; Spring 2026 will be considered. The
ideal candidate will be able to teach introductory and advanced genetic counseling classes, such as
Introduction to Genetic Counseling and Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling. Successful candidates will have training and experience in genetic counseling.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach one - two, 2 credit class per Fall semester.
- Teach one - two, 2 credit class per Spring semester.
- Participate in annual review of course curriculum.
- Participate in continuing education/training for course design, course instruction, teaching methods, and other trainings as determined by the UAGCGP.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of, understanding of, and ability to teach on the topics of related to genetic counseling.
- Skill in counseling and risk communication techniques.
- Knowledge and application of the principles of health literacy and inclusive excellence.
- Understanding of and contribution to the department's teaching mission.
- Possess and use strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking, the ability to draft instructional documents, and the ability to work and interact effectively with all audiences.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across a variety of units in a complex academic environment.
- Ability to plan and achieve short- and long-term goals driven by the mission and goals of the graduate programs.
- Possess and use strong organizational skills, problem solving abilities and abilities to maintain discretion and diplomacy toward sensitive and confidential information.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in the field of human genetics or genetic counseling.
- ABGC board certified or board eligible genetic counselor.
- Strong clinical or industry experience.
- Desire to teach at the graduate level.
- Willing to obtain state license when applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing genetic counseling classes and/or curriculum design..
- Experience with D2L.
Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information
Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 4 - 8
Job FTE: 0.10 - 0.20
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 2
Contact Information for Candidates
Eva Sanchez | esanchez16@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please provide two additional documents, one that describes teaching experience and the other that provides teaching philosophy.
If invited to interview, please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.
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