Program Director and Clinical Faculty – Genetic Counseling

About the position The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program, housed in the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University, invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position serving as Program Director, at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Teaching Professor. Boise State University’s MSGC program is an innovative online learning experience that provides students with a comprehensive education to be skilled, empathetic healthcare professionals. The program supports each student's development through individualized mentoring and a commitment to fostering a growth mindset. This full-time, 12-month position includes a workload of approximately 70% program administration and 30% teaching, which equates to approximately six courses (14 credits) over 3 semesters, fall/spring/summer. All instruction occurs online. The Program Director provides vision, leadership, and administrative oversight and supervises all aspects of the program. Candidates with a history of, or strong potential for, effective leadership, and a commitment to teaching as well as service at the program, college, university, and community levels will be considered. This position may be based in Boise, Idaho, or may be eligible for remote work, subject to mutual agreement. If remote, limited travel to Idaho is required at least once per year.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing compliance, communication, and alignment with Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accreditation standards, including creation and submission of reporting, self-study materials, and comprehensive reviews
• Apply appropriate policies and regulations within the University, College, and School
• Develop, review, and revise the program’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, goals, and philosophy
• Long-term planning to ensure the program’s fiscal stability
• Develop, review, and oversee the program admissions process
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the program, including all curricular requirements
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate all personnel in activities that directly relate to the program
• Provide guidance to faculty and staff on where to access required continuing education
• Provide academic advising, as well as monitor, evaluate, and remediate student performance
• Maintain and collaborate with the program advisory board and implement appropriate recommendations
• Participate in activities promoting personal and professional educational growth
• Maintain clinical expertise for teaching genetic counselors
• Apply appropriate teaching methods supported by evidence
• Supervise or manage the work of at least two full-time employees or the equivalent, including decisions or recommendations regarding personnel actions such as hiring, disciplinary action, overtime, changes in pay, and terminations
• Demonstrate effective and innovative online teaching skills and participate in curriculum development

Requirements

• Hold a master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling
• Have current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
• Have 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)
• Have been the course instructor/instructor of record for at least six credit hours of post-secondary education
• Be available for program administration year-round
• All individuals becoming a program director for the first time must 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
• All individuals becoming a program director for the first time must have provided fieldwork supervision for at least five genetic counseling graduate students for a minimum of 500 total contact hours in the last 10 years
• Document training, workshops, or other experiences related to leadership, professional development, management, scholarly activities, mentoring, academic advising, andragogy, and working with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and support faculty, staff, and students, including advising and remediation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment for students, faculty, and all other participants
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clinical partners, advisory board members, and institutional invested parties

Nice-to-haves

• Professional experience in academic settings
• Experience with online education and program development

Benefits

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental, and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents
• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners

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