Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Co-Director - Open Rank Faculty Search

Job Title: Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Co-Director - Open Rank Faculty Search Department: Medicine | IM Human Genetics Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information: The Ohio State University, Division of Human Genetics is seeking a dynamic genetic counselor for a clinician educator position to co-direct our Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. The Genetic Counseling Program Leadership team is responsible for the academic, operational, and administrative oversight of the genetic counseling program in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) Standards of Accreditation. Program leadership collectively provides the expertise, experience, and qualifications necessary to deliver a comprehensive and high‑quality genetic counseling curriculum. The leadership structure is intentionally designed to ensure program continuity and depth of expertise. Individuals serving in program leadership roles are supported with academic appointments and privileges comparable to faculty with similar academic responsibilities at The Ohio State University. In addition to graduate professional educational leadership, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical care and research, leveraging our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment. This position also includes opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, PhDs, and MDs, fostering a synergistic approach to research and clinical care. This position is being recruited at an advanced clinical faculty rank and will require additional review and approval by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). The appointment is therefore subject to a comprehensive review of applicable criteria and standards, in alignment with protocols outlined in the Department of Medicine’s Appointments, Promotion and Tenure document. Performance Objectives Program leadership responsibilities are dictated by ACGC standards for program leadership and responsibilities that include but are not limited to; maintaining program compliance with the Standards, developing, reviewing, and revising the program’s strategic plan, which may include mission, vision, goals, and/or philosophy, and developing, reviewing, and overseeing the program admissions process. As program leadership, this position is also responsible for maintaining long-term fiscal stability, administration of program year-round, maintaining open and honest communication regarding program and students with division director and college of medicine leadership. In addition, clinical faculty members are dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in genetic specialties. Our genetic counselor faculty collaborate closely with physicians and staff throughout the institution. Responsibilities include active participation in the provision of clinical genetic services in our clinics; teaching genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows; working on translational genetics research programs. Education and Experience Requirements Required: Meet the ACGC Standard A2.2.2 program director/co-director qualifications, which are as follows: Hold a master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling. Have a current professional board certification in their specific field. 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Desired: 3-5 years experience in a leadership role; completed professional program in leadership. Faculty Defined Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care. Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

Additional benefits: The Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally. The Division of Human Genetics, housed within the Department of Internal Medicine, has a current team of 1 MD faculty member, 1 PhD faculty member, and 23 genetic counselor faculty members; all dedicated to academic clinical practice, education, and translational research in adult genetic specialties. Come be a part of our nationally recognized team! The Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world‑class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Our new hospital tower, opened in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world‑class patient care, leading‑edge research and outstanding clinical training. The James Cancer Center The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute expanded in December 2014 to become the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S. The extraordinary success of this new 398‑bed state‑of‑the‑art hospital has resulted in remarkable clinical growth and has created several opportunities for medical oncologists across the spectrum of solid tumor subspecialties. Features include: NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976 One of only 11 freestanding cancer hospitals in the U.S. Magnet® designation One of only four cancer centers funded by the NCI to conduct Phase I and II clinical trials Founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Founding member of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) Robust clinical trials program with active translational therapeutics that include a clinical research unit, Phase 1 U01 grant and N01 Phase II contract Consistently ranked as one of America’s Best Cancer hospitals by U.S. News & World Report Financially‑secure program with strong philanthropic and community support The University Ohio State is a top‑20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open‑minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost. Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays. State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. 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