Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor of Practice (Part Time) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req23076 Department Dept of Clinical Hlth Prof Department Website Link https://healthsciences.arizona.edu/academics/college-of-health-sciences Medical Sub-Speciality 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 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Eva Sanchez | [email protected] Open Date 6/9/2025 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.

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