Position Number: 80001

School/College: School of Health Professions

Job Description:

Full-time, 12 month faculty position in the Genetic Counseling Program, Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Health Professions (SHP). SHP is one of our nation's largest and most diverse schools of its type with more than twenty programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. The UAB Genetic Counseling Training Program has full accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling. The Genetic Counseling Program has an excellent relationship with the UAB medical school and surrounding medical community.

Primary responsibilities include teaching and program administration with opportunities for clinical service and scholarly research. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

EEO Statement:

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Department: Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Tenure Status: Open Tenure

Required Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling, certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), and a minimum of three (3) years of genetic counseling experience.

Pre-Employment Background Check:

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.