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Position/Rank Program Director, University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling / Rank Dependent on Qualifications Department 00854 - Pediatric Genetics City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin Details

The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counselor to serve as Program Director of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (80%) and provide pediatric clinical care (20%).

The Program Director will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and facilitating all aspects of the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC), preparing accreditation reports, serving as a course director and teaching didactic courses, representing the UUGPGC at national meetings and conferences, and serving as a liaison between the UUGPGC and the Graduate School, School of Medicine, and participating departments. Program leadership responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining program compliance with the Standards;
• Developing, reviewing, and revising the program’s strategic plan, which may include mission, vision, goals, and/or philosophy;
• Developing, reviewing, and revising the program’s plan to identify and address a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust for students, faculty, staff, and leadership;
• Communicating with the ACGC about significant staffing, administrative, financial, and/or practicum training changes;
• Developing, reviewing, and overseeing the program admissions process;
• Developing, implementing, and continuously evaluating the program, including all curricular requirements;
• Providing guidance to faculty and staff about where to access required continuing education;
• Providing academic advising, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and remediating student performance;
• Incorporating the principles of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust into the curriculum;
• Fostering an environment where all individuals are valued and supported;
• Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating all personnel in activities that directly relate to the program;
• Being available for program administration year-round;
• Long-term planning to ensure the program’s fiscal stability;
• Serving as or designating the primary contact for communication with ACGC; and
• Maintaining and collaborating with the program advisory board and implementing appropriate recommendations.

Clinical care will include providing genetic counseling services in general genetics and/or pediatric specialties clinics under the Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics. Clinical activities may be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah, the University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics within and outside Utah.

There is an expectation for academic work including clinical care/practice advancement, education, investigation, administration, and advocacy.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Holds a master’s degree in the discipline of genetic counseling;
• Have a current professional board certification in their specific field;
• Have 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 compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust 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 compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust.

Qualified candidates must also have a current license to practice as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah and teaching and research experience in the field of genetic counseling. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at a rank commensurate with their experience and academic body of work.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211442. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of clinical, research, teaching, and administrative experience are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Karin Dent, MS, Program Director of UUGPGC, at karin.dent@hsc.utah.edu.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 10/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04166F Type Faculty